Conference Themes
Ideas to guide the journey, not rules to follow.
The conference is built around four big ideas, each a theme that connects communities across the world in shared exploration. These themes are designed to open up meaningful conversation, not limit it.
They touch on the challenges we face globally from the future of learning and the role of technology, to connection, purpose, and what it means to thrive in an uncertain world most certainly powered by artifical intelligence.
But content isn’t the goal growth is. This isn’t about mastering facts. It’s about building the skills that matter: empathy, critical thinking, clear communication, and collective problem-solving.
As a facilitator, you’re free to bring your own voice and perspective.
Spin the theme your way. Make it personal. Make it local.
The framework is here to support you not to box you in.
Let the theme guide the conversation. Let your energy shape the experience.
Inspire deep conversations
Become a facilitatorThe Sum Of All Parts
Grasping the broader purpose of learning within society is a step that is often overlooked. A shared, objective reality is vital for a functioning community, and this discussion will help delegates appreciate the essential role learning plays in our lives and in shaping the societies we inhabit.
The Past Is Now
An in-depth exploration of history and its crucial role in shaping our perceptions and guiding our future actions. As the volume of information accessible to each of us grows exponentially every day, the ability to make sense of the information we consume becomes an essential skill.
The Global Village
Globalization has brought us closer together, yet the sense of ubuntu—once so natural in village life now feels harder to achieve than ever. The focus of this theme is on our rapidly expanding global village and the profound implications this has for learning. On some level we need to be able to provide a global view of issues within a tailored, local context.
Raising The Future
Effective learning requires a stable environment in which individuals feel supported and secure. This foundation is critical not only in formal education settings but also within the personal relationships and communities that nurture growth. The concept of alloparenting—where caregiving and support are shared beyond the immediate parents—plays a vital role in raising capable children who can flourish in today’s complex world.
