This isn't your ordinary conference
With limited time to get on the same page and blend the highest wisdom with the best actions, our forum theme will center on ‘Sensemaking and Systems Change’
Come together to navigate complexity, nuance and the pressure points of change through thought provoking - plenaries, facilitated peer-to-peer conversations and dynamic masterclasses. Create the deep connection of emergent thinking that we urgently need for this critical moment.
21 – 22 August 2024
Abbotsford Convent,
1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford
Victoria, Australia 3067
Over two days we will gather at the Abbotsford Convent, on lands of the Wurundjeri people. Here you'll connect with leaders across business, government, academia, community, arts, defence and economics, to come together to discuss and problem-solve the challenges of our times. Thought leaders from around the globe will join us to create the context and framing for discussion, challenging our assumptions and shifting our collective wisdom towards action.
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Hear from global thought leaders and agitators of change as they tackle complex themes through unusual collaborations and facilitated dialogue
Connect and ideate with a remarkable cohort of cross-sector leaders and change makers in new formats for collaboration
Jump into dynamic masterclasses designed to shake up our thinking and drive radical change for a hopeful future
Step out of the head and into the senses through experiences and workshops that spark creativity, belonging and interconnectedness
Gather with the extraordinary hearts and minds of the forum over abundant community feasts
Wealth inequality, global unrest, climate change, artificial intelligence, an ageing demographic, biodiversity loss, and an epidemic of loneliness and mental health challenges are just some of the global and existential issues facing us at this moment.
Polarisation fuelled by a toxic media landscape and social media algorithms means we can't seem to discuss these issues, let alone agree on what to do about them. It's time to come together. To hold brave spaces for difficult conversations, to hold complexity and the shades of grey so we can chart new paths forward.
It's time for Wisdom and Action.
Our ticket price reflects the financial & love capital required to host an intimate and potent gathering. We have kept it as low as possible to ensure accessibility.
Access to a diverse curation of speakers, corresponding interactive workshops, dynamic masterclasses and immersive art and music experiences
Abundant and nourishing lunches on Wednesday and Thursday
A three-course, sit down dinner on Wednesday evening
Endless connections and inspiration
Join us as we come together to explore "We are Nature"
If you're interested in supporting the Forum, get in touch with our Head of Strategic Partnerships, Jen.