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Wisdom and Action Forum
The Wisdom & Action Forum will push the boundaries of your thinking
Science tells us that the next five years are a critical inflection point for humanity. In August 2024, the Wisdom & Action Forum, Sensemaking and Systems Change, marked the first of our five-year response to this moment, bringing together world-leading thinkers from across disciplines and industries to address the challenges of our times.
The Wisdom & Action Forum 2025 invites you to explore the theme We Are Nature. Building on our inaugural forum, this year’s discussions will delve into nature repair, conservation, and biodiversity—and how these acts of care ripple across every aspect of life: our communities, systems, and future.
This is a conversation about our humanity and the interconnectedness of all life.
There is a deep and ancient truth we are rediscovering: we are not separate from nature; we are nature.
This is a paradigm we need to change in order to respond to the context we are in.
We believe emergence grows from nurturing connection— this is our five-year commitment to addressing today’s challenges.
2024 - Sensemaking & Systems Change
Cities & Systems
Our built environment, systems and cities have a profound impact on the way we live. How do we create environments that enhance human wellbeing, minimise ecological footprints, and promote sustainable practices?
2025 - We Are Nature
Nature & Environment
In the face of the climate and biodiversity emergency, there is urgent need for action. How can we acknowledge the interconnectedness between human wellbeing and the health of our environment?
2026 - Equality & Democracy
Equality & Democracy
We live in a world marked by inequality and governance challenges. How can we shape a new future characterised by equality and healthy democracy for the benefit of future generations?
2027 - Self & Belonging
Self & Belonging
The journey towards positive change begins within ourselves and our local communities. How do we enable self-awareness and community connection as the foundation of our collective progress?
2028 - Business & Economics
Business & Economics
The era of prioritising profit over people and the environment must come to an end. How can businesses be a genuine force for good, contributing to societal wellbeing & environmental sustainability?
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Join us for this intimate gathering
April 1-3, 2025
Abbotsford Convent,
1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford
Victoria, Australia 3067
Over three 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 and the arts, coming together to discuss and problem-solve the challenges of our times.
We invite you to navigate complexity, nuance and the pressure points of change through thought provoking plenaries, facilitated peer-to-peer conversations and dynamic masterclasses.
Join us to create the deep connection of emergent thinking that we urgently need for this critical moment.
This isn't your ordinary conference.
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FORUM SPEAKERS
Leading thinkers from Australia and around the world
2025 PROGRAM
An outline of our time together
2025 Program
We are excited to share a rich and thoughtfully curated program with you. Expect thought-provoking plenaries, facilitated peer-to-peer conversations, and action sessions, alongside plenty of space for connection.
Rooted in our theme, We Are Nature, we’ll dive into deep conversations about our relationship with the natural world and this moment in time. How do we respond? Scale vs. intimacy, saving or savouring the world, doubling down on tech solutions or simplifying—what path do we take? We'll explore the nature of politics and the politics of nature, rewilding education, financing nature and natural capital, animal intelligence, and plant medicine.
View the full program
Melbourne Guide
For those visiting Melbourne, our team have put together a short guide to some of our favourite eats, walks and sights so you can plan your time around the Forum…
View our Melbourne guide
Pre-Forum Workshops
Go deeper with our Workshops hosted by our incredible international and local guests:
Nora Bateson
Alexander Beiner
Julia Kim
Dr Jenny Gray
Pease note- these workshops are separately ticketed.
View our workshops
Secure Your Spot
Your ticket includes:
- Access to a diverse curation of speakers, corresponding interactive conversation circles and immersive art and music experiences
- Forum dinners on Tuesday and Wednesday evening
- Abundant and nourishing lunches on Wednesday and Thursday
- Endless connections and inspiration
General Admission
$1690 +GST
Concession & Not-For-Profit
$1250 +GST
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.
Our economic system is tearing at the fabric of society and our planet.
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.
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At the heart of everything we do, is the belief that collaboration is the key to transforming the world.
That's why we partner with organisations who are driven by a deep commitment to social and environmental change.
Would you like to be at the 2026 Forum?
Join us as we come together to explore "Equality & Democracy"
Got questions about the Forum?
Explore our FAQs or reach out to our team for more information