Events & Activities

Worldwide, democracy and political leadership are at a crossroads. Faced with crises like climate change, inequality, and war, some nations are turning towards autocratic, populist politicians who reach for easy and divisive answers to complex challenges. We need something very different. Leaders who govern for the whole of humanity, not just their nation or party, who have courage and wisdom to tackle systemic problems, and resilience to do so despite the opposition of vested interests. So, how do we cultivate that leadership? Sustain it in systems that are corrupting? And make it attractive to voters. Organised by Global Compassion Coalition.

Discussion about the big issues facing our society is no longer limited to a select few - the rise of social media has opened the field to everyone. This means injustices and outdated assumptions can be challenged, and marginalised voices heard, but those with questionable motives and harmful agendas can also be heard – and often shout louder. Is this shift empowering a new age of social activism and accountability, or are we seeing the corrosion of informed debate and the rise of mob-like behavior? Join this interactive discussion organised by the UK Values Alliance.

What’s your experience with AI (artificial intelligence)? Often people say we are doomed because AI will take away our jobs. Others are trying to use AI to make things faster, cheaper and easier. These are two ends of a scale: one with pessimism and fear, the other with ambition and drive. So, what about the middle? Can we make sense of AI and how it relates to the core of who we are as human beings: our values? What does AI mean for us in all aspects of our lives? How can it help us to bring our values to life and do good in our world? Organised by Bells Solutions.

As a mind-body practice, sophrology invites us to explore our values in an embodied way, making it easier to keep those values alive in our daily activities. Join this short sophrology practice using dynamic relaxation, breathing exercises and guided meditation for a more conscious, embodied connection with a personal value, and discover how it can be more present in your daily life. Perhaps you’ve heard of sophrology, but not had the opportunity to experience it? Here’s your chance! One of several such events organised by the International Sophrology Federation.

An enlightening and uplifting intergenerational and international conversation around the topic of democracy between “elders” (aged 60+) and “youngers” (15 to 20 years old), to help each group understand what is important to the other and how the future might look for all. Schools who are interested in taking part please contact hankkune@educore.nl. Elders who would like to take part please use the Eventbrite registration link. Organised by Educore

As a mind-body practice, sophrology invites us to explore our values in an embodied way, making it easier to keep those values alive in our daily activities. Join this short sophrology practice using dynamic relaxation, breathing exercises and guided meditation for a more conscious, embodied connection with a personal value, and discover how it can be more present in your daily life. Perhaps you’ve heard of sophrology, but not had the opportunity to experience it? Here’s your chance! One of several such events organised by the International Sophrology Federation.

Meet Paxton the Peaceful Panda, who guides us with ways of Being (Self-Regulation Skills), Tao the Truthful Turtle, who shows us ways of Doing things (Self-Awareness Skills) and Cali the Caring Puppy, who models how to be Caring (Relationship-Building Skills). In celebration of World Values Day, this session will give teachers and others with an interest in early years education an insight into how daily rehearsing of living our values in the early years classroom can impact the wellbeing of all staff and children involved. Organised by The Human Values Foundation’s The Big 3 + Me team

What’s your experience with AI (artificial intelligence)? Often people say we are doomed because AI will take away our jobs. Others are trying to use AI to make things faster, cheaper and easier. These are two ends of a scale: one with pessimism and fear, the other with ambition and drive. So, what about the middle? Can we make sense of AI and how it relates to the core of who we are as human beings: our values? What does AI mean for us in all aspects of our lives? How can it help us bring our values to life and do good in our world? Organised by Bells Solutions.

As a mind-body practice, sophrology invites us to explore our values in an embodied way, making it easier to keep those values alive in our daily activities. Join this short sophrology practice using dynamic relaxation, breathing exercises and guided meditation for a more conscious, embodied connection with a personal value, and discover how it can be more present in your daily life. Perhaps you’ve heard of sophrology, but not had the opportunity to experience it? Here’s your chance! One of several such events organised by the International Sophrology Federation.