Autumn 'Open Dialogues' Conversation Series
Greetings at the turn of seasons and the approaching of the equinox.
It has been six months since our Spring Series (you can see all our past conversations online here).
We are delighted to now share with you in one place our autumn ‘Open Dialogues’, a thought-provoking series of conversations exploring themes that are of critical interest to those seeking to address our human predicament.
Whilst each of these dialogues could stand alone, we encourage that they are not viewed as isolated events but rather as catalysts for ongoing engagement that nurtures networks and fosters meaningful connections. Our aim is to provide an open avenue for building a shared understanding of the global polycrisis and create a space for new insights and approaches to building resilience in communities that take these complex, multidimensional challenges into account.
These interactive dialogues are collaboratively designed efforts to convene wide-ranging expertise in a safe, dialogic space to foster connection, learning and reflection and to deepen practice in our collective efforts to navigate the polycrisis. They seek to incorporate elements of collective ideation and response exploration.
?We invite you to join us. Details of each conversation and individual links to register on Zoom are outlined below.?
October 1st: Conserving Islands of Coherence in Oceans of Uncertainty
This dialogue will explore the delicate balance between conservation corridors and community engagement most especially in marine and coastal environments. It will examine innovative approaches to preserving the interconnectedness of human and environmental health in coastal spaces. More info including on speakers is here.
October 3rd: The Summit of the Future: Reflection on A Pivotal Moment
Following the UN Summit of the Future, this session brings together key partners to reflect on the summit's outcomes and their implications for global cooperation and sustainable development. Speakers from Horizon 2045, WINGS Network, Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, along with others will share insights on shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. More info including on speakers is here.
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October 10th: Reframing Activism: Nurturing New Spaces for Social Change: Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, this conversation will explore alternative views on activism as a mechanism for social change. We'll reflect on the transformation of activism in the 21st century, focusing on youth-led efforts and the concept of "responsible citizenry”, address intergenerational partnerships, futures literacy, and the role of philanthropy in supporting youth initiatives. More info including on speakers is here.
November 12th: Automating Ambiguity: Navigating the challenges of AI Governance: This conversation will examine the double-edged nature of AI and its impacts, exploring issues such as the profound impact of AI on society and democracy, including how algorithms are increasingly shaping public discourse; the central misleading and problematic narratives surrounding AI and AI capabilities, the need for new policy and regulatory frameworks to govern AI in the private sector, as traditional approaches to media and technology regulation prove insufficient and much more. ?More info including on speakers is here.
November 20th: A Logic for the Future: Reimagining Global Cooperation and Humanitarian Futures We face a watershed moment in human history. Our challenges transcend borders and demand a fundamental reimagining of how we operate and respond. At this inflection point our choice ‘for life’ must be declared in different actions and institutional responses. Our existing structures are unable to effectively tackle the nature, complexity and multiplicity of crises. What is the new Civic Planetary Infrastructure we need to reimagine global cooperation and humanitarian futures in a time of polycrisis? More info including on speakers is here.
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Later in October and November we have innovative thought and practice partners joining us to explore
●????????? What’s ours to do, how? Exploring Response-Ability in Philanthropy (A Funder Network Conversation)
●????????? Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World: The power of MultiSolving
●????????? The Art of Possibility: Reimaging Philanthropy through Experimentation and Learning
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We look forward to seeing you.