Join us on September 21 from 15:00 UTC
Zoom link to the gathering will be posted here a week prior and, we'll open up the room half an hour prior.
In the initial session of this Connectathon where we remember the past and look to the future while being present in the now.
Participants
This circle is hosted by Alexander Laszlo.
Hour Two 1600 UTC
Integral City Development
Entangled Development
This session on Integral City Development provides an exploration of a holistic approach to urban development that emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal, social, and environmental well-being. Participants will learn about the principles of the Integral City Development Approach, which aims to create thriving, sustainable cities by nurturing personal happiness, fostering deep awareness, and implementing green, zero-emission technologies.
Come meet the co-founders of Living Cities Earth, the largest Integral City Development Community on the planet, and discover how they are pioneering transformative solutions for a regenerative future. This session is ideal for urban planners, policymakers, and change agents interested in fostering regenerative cities for the future.
This session, we will be hosted by Ferial Puren with speakers Marilyn Hamilton, Nate Whitestone & Lev Gordon
Hour Three 1700 UTC
Happiness~ a key component of Integral City Development
Psychological Development
In this session titled, we delve into the pivotal role that personal and collective happiness plays in shaping thriving, sustainable cities. Happiness is not just a personal pursuit but a critical element in fostering resilient and connected communities. By exploring the connections between well-being, social cohesion, and urban development, this session will reveal how nurturing happiness can lead to more vibrant, equitable, and regenerative cities.
This session will be hosted by Ferial Puren with speakers Andy Ferguson, Sue Cooper, Mike Lattimore & Eric Khoner.
Hour four 1800 UTC
Integral City Development: Think, Link, Do Exploration
Psychological Development
Join our Think, Link, Do session, where we come together to reflect on the insights from our previous discussion and explore new ways to collaborate. In this interactive session, we will collectively brainstorm and identify opportunities to co-create positive impact that surpasses what we can achieve individually. This is your chance to connect with like-minded innovators, share ideas, and discover synergies that can lead to transformative change. Let’s harness the power of collaboration to amplify our efforts and make a greater difference together.
This session will be moderated by Ferial Puren.
Hour five 1900 UTC
Humaning Well~ A key component of Integral City Development
Social Development
In this session we explore the essence of what it means to live well as humans within our urban environments. "Humaning well" goes beyond basic well-being; it encompasses the holistic nurturing of our physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Join us to discover how "humaning well" serves as a foundational pillar in the Integral City Development Approach, shaping cities where all life can flourish.
This session will be hosted by Ferial Puren with speakers...
Hour six 2000 UTC
Integral City Development: Think, Link, Do Exploration
Social Development
Join our Think, Link, Do session, where we come together to reflect on the insights from our previous discussion and explore new ways to collaborate. In this interactive session, we will collectively brainstorm and identify opportunities to co-create positive impact that surpasses what we can achieve individually. This is your chance to connect with like-minded innovators, share ideas, and discover synergies that can lead to transformative change. Let’s harness the power of collaboration to amplify our efforts and make a greater difference together.
This session will be moderated by Ferial Puren.
Hour seven 2100 UTC
Our Natural Connection~ A key component of Integral City Development
Biological Development
In this session we delve into the profound relationship between humans and the natural world and its critical role in our welness and in shaping sustainable, thriving cities. Connecting with nature is not just about preserving green spaces; it is about integrating the rhythms, wisdom, and regenerative capacities of nature into our urban environments. Join us to discover how our nature connection is essential to creating cities that nurture both human and non-human life, ensuring a regenerative future for all.
This session will be hosted by Aleksey with speakers Uri Noy Meir ...
Hour eight 2200 UTC
Our Natural Connection: Think, Link, Do Exploration
Biological Development
Join our Think, Link, Do session, where we come together to reflect on the insights from our previous discussion and explore new ways to collaborate. In this interactive session, we will collectively brainstorm and identify opportunities to co-create positive impact that surpasses what we can achieve individually. This is your chance to connect with like-minded innovators, share ideas, and discover synergies that can lead to transformative change. Let’s harness the power of collaboration to amplify our efforts and make a greater difference together.
This session will be moderated by Ferial Puren.
Hour nine 2300 UTC
Wellness ~ a key component of Integral City Development
Cultural Development
In this session we explore the vital role that holistic wellness plays in the creation of thriving, sustainable cities. Wellness encompasses not just physical health, but also emotional, mental, and social well-being, all of which are essential for individuals and communities to flourish. Join us to learn how integrating wellness into the fabric of our cities is fundamental to building environments where all inhabitants can lead balanced, fulfilling lives.
This session will be hosted by Arti Ahluwalia
Hour ten 2400 UTC
Wellness: Think, Link, Do Exploration
Biological Development
Join our Think, Link, Do session, where we come together to reflect on the insights from our previous discussion and explore new ways to collaborate. In this interactive session, we will collectively brainstorm and identify opportunities to co-create positive impact that surpasses what we can achieve individually. This is your chance to connect with like-minded innovators, share ideas, and discover synergies that can lead to transformative change. Let’s harness the power of collaboration to amplify our efforts and make a greater difference together.
This session will be moderated by Arti Ahluwalia.
Hour eleven 0100 UTC
Inner Development - Exploring the Evolutionary Development Goals
Inner Development
In this session we explore how cultivating inner growth and self-awareness is essential for building sustainable and thriving cities. By focusing on Inner Development Goals (IDGs) like emotional intelligence and resilience, we can enhance our ability to create more equitable and regenerative urban environments. Join us to discover how integrating these goals into city planning can drive meaningful, lasting change.
This session will be hosted by Alexander Laszlo
Hour twelve 0200 UTC
Generative Infrastructure Development ~ a key component of Integral City Development
Cultural Development
In this session we explore how innovative, life-enhancing infrastructure is essential for creating thriving, sustainable cities. Generative infrastructure goes beyond traditional building practices, focusing on systems that support regeneration, resilience, and well-being for all inhabitants. Join us to learn how this forward-thinking approach to infrastructure can transform urban environments, fostering a more connected, sustainable, and equitable future.
This session will be hosted by Arti Ahluwalia with Greg Wakatsuki, Leo Lopez and Bong Vergara.
Hour thirteen 0300 UTC
Generative Infrastructure Development: Think, Link, Do Exploration
Cultural Development
Join our Think, Link, Do session, where we come together to reflect on the insights from our previous discussion and explore new ways to collaborate. In this interactive session, we will collectively brainstorm and identify opportunities to co-create positive impact that surpasses what we can achieve individually. This is your chance to connect with like-minded innovators, share ideas, and discover synergies that can lead to transformative change. Let’s harness the power of collaboration to amplify our efforts and make a greater difference together.
This session will be moderated by Arti Ahluwalia.
Hour fourteen 0400 UTC
Eight Goals, One Foundation
Personal Development
In this session, we explore the best practices of the F.A.I.R. project, funded by UNESCO.
This session will be moderated by Ramit Sing Chimni
Hour fifteen 0500 UTC
Meditation
Personal Development
Join us for an hour of exploring our inner worlds under the guidance of three practitioners.
This session will be moderated by Suzie Jenkins.
Hour sixteen 0600 UTC
The Myth of AI
Cultural Development
Humans are fundamentally Story-Beings, hardwired to think in story. Individually and collectively, we live the stories we tell ourselves. So what happens if AI starts telling our stories for us? Is it possible that it could? If it can, does ‘artificial’ storytelling pose a unique danger to us? What will distinguish human from ‘artificial stories?’ Would we even want ‘artificial’ stories? How will humans compete with AI in this quintessentially human art form? How will human storytelling evolve as a result? We are at a tipping point in human evolution and both our story and our storytelling is destined for major change. Together, let's come to an understanding of where we stand, with all its possibilities and pitfalls and then imagine a healthy way forward.
This session will be hosted by Gavin Sher.
Hour seventeen 0700 UTC
Garden of Wisdom: Bridging Ancient Teachings and AI Futures
Cultural Development
Join us for a thought-provoking session on "Garden of Wisdom: Bridging Ancient Teachings and AI Futures." In a world rapidly transforming through technological advancements, how can we ensure that progress is guided by ethical wisdom? This discussion will explore the synthesis of ancient wisdom, such as biblical teachings and ethical principles, with the cutting-edge development of artificial intelligence. We will delve into how these timeless teachings can guide our modern world, ensuring that AI evolves responsibly and equitably for the benefit of all humanity and the planet. Together, let's navigate the intersection of technology and spirituality to cultivate a future grounded in peace, love, and abundance.
This session will be hosted by Sharon Gal Or.
Hour eighteen 0800 UTC
The Future of Media
Cultural Development
The arts industries, particularly the film and music industries, are ripe for change. The status quo works for few, but is the result of outdated technologies and business models.
Building on our discussion from the session entitled the ‘Myth of AI’, we go deeper into what the future holds for our entertainment industries. We examine the need to develop human capital and explore the potentials for new media and a new relationship to media. This is an imaginative discussion about forging artists, new shows, evolving business models and otherwise envisioning the evolution of entertainment and its place in our lives.
Bring your creativity and your passion and let’s see what flows.
This session will be hosted by Gavin Sher.
Hour nineteen 0900 UTC
A Future with AI: Think, Link, Do Exploration
Cultural Development
Join our Think, Link, Do session, where we come together to reflect on the insights from our previous discussion and explore new ways to collaborate. In this interactive session, we will collectively brainstorm and identify opportunities to co-create a positive impact that surpasses what we can achieve individually. This is your chance to connect with like-minded innovators, share ideas, and discover synergies that can lead to transformative change. Let’s harness the power of collaboration to amplify our efforts and make a greater difference together.
This session will be moderated by Sharon Gal Or.
Hour twenty 1000 UTC
Education Reimagined: Learning in the 21st Century
Cultural Development
An exploration into the future of learning.
This session will be hosted by Andy Ferguson with Pavel Luksha.
Hour twentyone 1100 UTC
Education Reimagined:: Think, Link, Do Exploration
Cultural Development
Join our Think, Link, Do session, where we come together to reflect on the insights from our previous discussion and explore new ways to collaborate. In this interactive session, we will collectively brainstorm and identify opportunities to co-create a positive impact that surpasses what we can achieve individually. This is your chance to connect with like-minded innovators, share ideas, and discover synergies that can lead to transformative change. Let’s harness the power of collaboration to amplify our efforts and make a greater difference together.
This session will be moderated by Andy Ferguson.
Hour twentytwo 1200 UTC
Homesteading
Community Development
Join us in exploring the challenges and possibilities of homesteading in the twenty-first century
This session will be hosted by Suzie Jenkins.
Hour twenty-three 1300 UTC
Equinox Meditation: Reflecting
Inner Development
As we arrive at the hour of the global equinox, we dedicate some time to reflect on the past and commit to the future.
This session will be hosted by Alexander Laszlo.
Hour twenty-four 1400 UTC
Closing Ceremony: Visioning
Inner Development
Join us for the closing ceremony of the Connectathon as we focus on the future.
This session will be hosted by Alexander Laszlo
Hour Three 2100 UTC
Rites of Passage - Africa
Ancient Future Wisdom - Africa
In Ancient Future Wisdom we explore the lessons and learnings from the past to inform us as we embark on creating the cultures of the future.
The first of the sessions this Connectathon will focus on the continent of Africa, the cradle of humanity.
Participants
The Ancient Future Wisdom sessions are curated by Violeta Bulc of Ecocivilisation and Ramit Singh of 8One. Alice Namuli Blažević will be our host for this session and the speakers are Paul Leitura and Tauriq Jenkins.
Hour Four 2200 UTC
The Holochain
Living Economies
Holochain is an open-source framework for creating peer-to-peer applications that are secure, reliable, and fast. Instead of depending on servers, Holochain applications connect user devices directly to each other in secure networks.
So how does this connect to a new economy?
Participants
This session is hosted by Roberto Valenti and the main speaker is Arthur Brock.
Hour Five 2300 UTC
Sovereignty, Society, and Identity
Tools of Transformation
While identity is a social construct, that construction should be consensual and participatory. Currently dominant models of identity reinforce a pattern of objectification and encode this at the infrastructure level. With "Big Tech" platforms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon positioning themselves as de facto identity providers it is more important than ever for us to deploy the infrastructure of freedom that gives people sovereign control over their own digital representations of identity.
The Federated Authentication Network is one initiative in this very active development space. Join us for an in-depth discussion and optional onboarding session.
Participants
Day Waterbury of the Federated Authentication Network (FAN) is our host, speakers to be announced.
Hour Six 2400 UTC
Towards a Selfless Community
Our Humanity
The Rites of Passage: Towards a Selfless Community
A group of motivated individuals has the capacity to lend their support to one another by understanding each other’s needs without dwelling on what would bring the greatest material reward. In this session, we will be interacting with various community leaders who will use a Storytelling format to inculcate selflessness.
Participants
This session is hosted by Aparna Nayyar of the 8one Foundation. The speaker is Lil-Maria Pichs-Hernandez.
Hour Seven 0100 UTC
Rites of Passage: Americas
Ancient Future Wisdom
In Ancient Future Wisdom we explore the lessons and learnings from the past to inform us as we embark on creating the cultures of the future.
This second session will focus on the traditions of the Americas.
Participants
This session is hosted by Violeta Bulc of Ecocivilisation and Ramit Singh of 8One.
Hour Eight 0200 UTC
Healing Biotopes: Frontiers in Human Ecology
Living Economies
A session on post-capitalist transition, exploring the legal and financial models that support it, in the regenerative land-based context.
Participants
The session is hosted by Day Waterbury and Keala Young. Participants to be announced.
Hour Nine 0300 UTC
The Rite of Passage to Freedom
Tools of Transformation
Join a riveting hour featuring individuals who defied adversity, leveraged their life experiences, and transformed into influential evolutionary change-leaders.
Uncover their potent tools for personal evolution, and harness these insights to re-ignite transformation in your own life and within those you work with.
Participants
The host for this session will be Ferial Puren and speakers are Eric Kohner, Mike Lattimore, Andy Ferguson, Ta’Isha Gist and Wesley Douglas
Hour Ten 0400 UTC
Towards an Inclusive Society
Our Humanity
As a society is made up of communities that have the ability to thrive on their own but the ability to also ensure seeing others as humans and not basis the country/religion/caste/socio-economic background/gender they belong to. A society where members embrace differences and thrive.
In this session, we will be inviting Sonia Randhawa to use Sortition Exercise to teach societal governance.
Participants
This session is hosted by Isha Kakkad of the 8one Foundation and our guest speaker is Sonia Randhawa.
Hour Eleven 0500 UTC
Rites of Passage: Asia
Ancient Future Wisdom - Asia
In Ancient Future Wisdom we explore the lessons and learnings from the past to inform us as we embark on creating the cultures of the future.
This third session will focus on the traditions of Asia.
Participants
The session hosts will be Arti Ahluwalia and Deirdra Deirdra McMenamin, with Ms. Abhilasha Singh and Mr. Jagannath Panda as speakers.
Hour Twelve 0600 UTC
Equinox - Celebrating the Art of life.
Being Ritual
An Equinox celebration of the interconnectedness of art and life, where fellow creators share how their artistic endeavours and enrich their human experiences, fostering a deeper appreciation for individual life journeys.
Participants
The Equinox Celebration will be hosted by Suzanne Jenkins along with a number of participants to be shared shortly.
Hour Thirteen 0700 UTC
Living Cities: Human Well
Living Economies
As humans, we are intricately connected to the evolutionary web of life. In our modern, complex world what does it mean to “human well''?
Living Cities Earth is an interdisciplinary action research network, connecting 10,000 cities and a web of integral experts serving Gaia’s well-being.
Participants
Robert Schram and Ferial Puren will be our hosts with Marilyn Hamilton as our guest speaker.
Hour Fourteen 0800 UTC
New tools for urban transformation
Tools for Transformation
Why do we want to transform our cities?
What are the principles of city transformation?
How do we perceive cities and citizens?
What aspects of urban development must be taken into consideration?
What diagnostic tools could be applied to measure the effectiveness of city transformation?
How could you launch integral development in your city?
Why join LCE - the world's largest integral city development community?
This session is also part of the ongoing Happy Cities Earth marathon.
Participants
Marina Demchenko, COO of Living Cities Earth, will host this panel discussion, with a number of co-founders of the network participating.
Hour Fifteen 0900 UTC
Towards a Collaborative World
Our Humanity
With the help of inclusive societies, selfless communities, and motivated individuals, the world at large becomes a more collaborative and cohesive whole.
In this session, we will use a Case Study Masterclass format to understand how projects are implemented on a global scale.
Participants
This session is hosted by Aparna Nayyar of the 8one Foundation. Our guest speaker is Joyce Poan.
Hour Sixteen 1000 UTC
Rites of Passage - Europe
Ancient Future Wisdom
In Ancient Future Wisdom we explore the lessons and learnings from the past to inform us as we embark on creating the cultures of the future.
This third session will focus on the traditions of Europe.
Participants
Hour Sixteen will be hosted by Sonja Klopčič of AEIOU and Manica Čelofiga of the Ecocivilisation movement, and speakers will be Mojca Bedenik, Simon Prosen, Špela Sečnik and Tonje Parsons.
Hour Seventeen 1100 UTC
Economia Empoderativa
Living Economies
In this session, we will focus on regenerative agriculture and its importance for the health of us as both individuals and as a society.
Participants
Hour seventeen will be bosted by Alexander Laszlo and Robert Schram, with Alejandro Kretschel, Dylan Williams and Leandro Colomino
Hour Eighteen 1200 UTC
Future Proof Social Media
Tools for Transformation
The predominant forms of social media give us a potential reach beyond anything available to us as individuals a mere generation ago. On the flip side of this equation, we find a marked decrease in mental health, the unfiltered spreading of fake news and an increase in polarisation.
Join us for an open and participatory discussion on how we might turn this ship around and create tools that empower us, without limiting our reach and potential impact as changemakers.
Participants
This session will be hosted by Tim Olsson from Social Systems Lab and will feature Patrik Opacic, lead developer of Circles, and other voices.
Hour Nineteen 1300 UTC
Bringing It All Together
Our Humanity
A session where we summarise and provide the listeners with an overview of all the sessions on the Our Humanity topic.
Participants
This session is hosted by Aparna Nayyar and Isha Kakkad of the 8one Foundation.
Hour Twenty 1400 UTC
Rites of Passage
Ancient Future Wisdom - World
In Ancient Future Wisdom we explore the lessons and learnings from the past to inform us as we embark on creating the cultures of the future.
This final session will look to ancient wisdoms of the Earth as a whole.
Participants
The final Ancient Future Wisdom session will be hosted by Yuko Kudo with speakers Kristen Cabildo, Taees Gheirati and Alexandra Cummings (via recording).
Hour Twentyone 1500 UTC
Open Access Economy: Colin Turner
Living Economies
An open access (or free access) economy is a proposed alternative method of organising resources and services in human society.
Rather than access to the things we need being constrained by the ability to trade or pay money, an open access society promotes a mutual understanding that everyone in that society is fully supported with (at least) their basic living requirements unconditionally.
Participants
The session will be hosted by Robert Schram and the speaker will be Colin Turner.
Hour Twentytwo 1600 UTC
The Game of Good
Tools for Transformation
Gamification has been used to manipulate us since the days of Edward Bernays, and probably long before that, if in less elaborate ways.
We are constantly being gamed and nudged as consumers in whatever direction the higher bidder bids. But what if we took a page from the game book and designed games with outcomes we actually and consciously want? Join us as we reclaim the game!
Participants
This session is hosted by Alexander Laszlo with Tim Olsson from Socials Systems Lab and Sheri Sophia Herndon from the EARTHwise Centre, among others.
Hour Twetythree 1700 UTC
Intentioning: for the Future You Want to Live into...
Being Rituals
Join Majida Abdi in the transformative Kasala Ritual, a sacred gathering where individual visions weave together to shape our collective future, fostering shared aspirations and co-creation.
Together, we will each give voice to the Future We Want to Live into.
Participants
The session will be hosted by Majida Abdi with Alexander Laszlo as speaker.
Hour Twentyfour 1800 UTC
Reflections: What did you Experience, Observe & Learn.
Being Rituals
In the final hour of the Connectathon, we reflect on our 24-hour journey, seek lessons and inspiration for transformation, and release our collective intentions into the universe, embracing our roles as co-creators and keepers of love, spirit, and hope.