On First Day
Arrival & Registration
Dr. Laura Calderon de la Barca
Main Session 1: Grounding in Purpose
Gathering: What is connecting us? What problems are we seeing? What are we holding
alone that we can better hold together? How can we take care of ourselves and one
another?
Connection Time
A dedicated space to build meaningful relationships through guided and organic conversations. This is where ideas deepen, connections form, and the community begins to take shape.
Lunch Break
Learning Through The City 1
Experiential Learning in the CityParticipants may also choose experiential learning opportunities either at the venue or across Chicago.Through music, cultural storytelling, art, history, and embodied practices, these experiences invite participants to learn through the wisdom of culture and place.Chicago itself becomes part of the learning journey.
Learning Conversations 1
Small, interactive sessions led by practitioners and innovators exploring real work in the field. Rather than presentations, these are participatory conversations designed for shared learning, reflection, and practical insight.
Stephen Lewis
Open Space 1
A participant-driven session where anyone can host a conversation around a question, idea, or challenge they care about. Open Space invites emergent topics, collaboration, and co-creation in real time.
On Second Day
Optional Grounding Practice
A quiet, reflective start to the day designed to center the body and mind. These optional sessions offer space for stillness, intention-setting, and personal grounding before the day begins.
Bayo Akomolafe
Main Session 2: Finding Hope
Surveying the Field: Where are we seeing hope and effective action? What is happening in the field of spiritual innovation and changemaking? Where do we see cooperation, collaboration, and mutual learning?
Connection Time
A dedicated space to build meaningful relationships through guided and organic conversations. This is where ideas deepen, connections form, and the community begins to take shape.
Lunch Break
Learning Through The City 2
Experiential Learning in the CityParticipants may also choose experiential learning opportunities either at the venue or across Chicago.Through music, cultural storytelling, art, history, and embodied practices, these experiences invite participants to learn through the wisdom of culture and place.Chicago itself becomes part of the learning journey.
Learning Conversations 2
Small, interactive sessions led by practitioners and innovators exploring real work in the field. Rather than presentations, these are participatory conversations designed for shared learning, reflection, and practical insight.
Stephen Lewis
Open Space 2
A participant-driven session where anyone can host a conversation around a question, idea, or challenge they care about. Open Space invites emergent topics, collaboration, and co-creation in real time.
On Third Day
Optional Grounding Practice
A quiet, reflective start to the day designed to center the body and mind. These optional sessions offer space for stillness, intention-setting, and personal grounding before the day begins.
Learning Conversations 3
Small, interactive sessions led by practitioners and innovators exploring real work in the field. Rather than presentations, these are participatory conversations designed for shared learning, reflection, and practical insight.
Somava Saha, MD, MS
Main Session 3: Moving Forward
Organizing for Action: How do we sustain and resource one another? What does it look like to continue building momentum as a larger community? What do we need? What is ours to do?