REGENERATIVE COMMUNITIES SUMMIT themes & Tracks
Friday, September 24 - Sunday, October 10

The climate justice and regenerative communities movement must accelerate the spread of regenerative and solidarity economy models and enterprises, providing credible pathways for divesting resources out of the extractive economy and into building thriving communities.
The summit invites you to reimagine & rebuild our world. This transformational opportunity for widespread healing, justice, & joy starts September 24, 2021 and will explore different approaches towards building regenerative communities.

Engage with our different events based on:
Cultivating Leadership
Such unprecedented times demand a renewed commitment to collaboration, care, and co-creation. We are all being called to step into our power and create regenerative pathways for the next generation of leaders.
Just Transition
Moving beyond an extractive paradigm will require care, coordination, and creativity to ensure that those most impacted by systemic injustices are centered and provided with the opportunity to lead.
Economy
Emergency Preparedness & Disaster
Disruption and disaster are becoming a more consistent part of community life. By working to share and coordinate resources, essential skills, and community expertise we can create more just and resilient communities.
Inner Resilience
The transformation and healing needed to successfully build more regenerative communities require that we learn to integrate all aspects of ourselves; honoring and nurturing our spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional being.
Amplifying our Local Impact
Cultivating leadership:
Regenerative Communities [Plenary Panel + Q&A]
9/25 @1-3pmPT/4-6pmET
Clarify the definition and deeper meaning of “regeneration” with Daniel Christian Wahl and Tasisa Mattos – and why it’s been the missing link to healing our converging destructive forces. Hosted by Jessica Parfrey
Just Transition [Plenary Panel + Q&A]
9/26 @1-3pmPT/4-6pmET
Survey the challenges our culture faces as we work to dismantle systems that marginalize and oppress, and explore why climate and justice are so interwoven with Gopal Dayaneni, Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino, David Cobb and Michelle Vassel. Hosted by Aleisa Myles
Youth-led Activism [Lunch & Learn]
9/28 @11am-12pmPT/2-3pmET
Join youth leaders from across the climate and justice movements to learn more about their work and how its energy, and their energy can be supported and support you!
An evening of ARTivism [Social Evening]
10/1 @5-7pmPT/8-10pmET
Artists are central, not peripheral, to social change and cultural transformation. Celebrate and be inspired by regenerative cultural revolution through music, poetry, storytelling, spoken word, creative placemaking, and more!
Regenerative Systems [Plenary Panel + Q&A]
10/2 @1-3pmPT/4-6pmET
Understand new and provocative economic and political systems for a thriving world that supports our communities and builds resilience with Lyla June Johnston, Emily Kawano and Richard Heinberg. Moderated by Vicki Robin
Council Night: Intergenerational Solidarity [Round Table]
10/7 @5-7pmPT/8-10pmET
Join other movement builders as we grapple with architecting a sense of true intergenerational solidarity and a movement culture that is supportive of both younger and older generations, and everyone in between.
Catalyzing Call to Action Ceremony [Round Table]
10/8 @5-7pmPT/8-10pmET
What if “regeneration” were a household name in just 3 years? Join Joanna Macy and other regenerative movement builders to envision a world with a lack of “want” and an inspired momentum toward living deeply and well into the future for 7 generations.
Open Space on Regenerative Action [Round Table & Breakouts]
10/9 @1-4pmPT/4-7pmET
Host your own conversation during this virtually adapted Open Space Technology forum and stay connected with others who share a common interest long after the Summit ends. Hosted by Don Hall.
just transition:
Just Transition [Plenary Panel + Q&A]
9/26 @1-3pmPT/4-6pmET
Survey the challenges our culture faces as we work to dismantle systems that marginalize and oppress, and explore why climate and justice are so interwoven with Gopal Dayaneni, Ana Rosa Rizo-Centino, David Cobb and Michelle Vassel. Hosted by Aleisa Myles
Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice (workshop)
10/27 2pm PT 5pm ET
Raj Patel, the New York Times bestselling author of The Value of Nothing, teams up with physician, activist, and co-founder of the Do No Harm Coalition Rupa Marya to reveal the links between health and structural injustices–and to offer a new deep medicine that can heal our bodies and our world
Regenerative Systems [Plenary Panel + Q&A]
10/2 @1-3pmPT/4-6pmET
Understand new and provocative economic and political systems for a thriving world that supports our communities and builds resilience with Lyla June Johnston, Emily Kawano and Richard Heinberg. Moderated by Vicki Robin
Climate Justice is Social Justice [Workshop]
10/4 @2-4pmPT/5-7pmET
Clarify and deepen your thinking and actions for confronting the climate crisis with social justice in this participatory discussion hosted by John Foran, professor of sociology and environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Catalyzing Local Economic Transformation [Workshop]
10/6 @2-4pmPT/5-7pmET
Learn about Cooperation Humboldt’s transformative economic coop structures with Morgan March and Tobin McGee – and apply them to your local or regional solidarity economy!
Open Space on Regenerative Action [Round Table & Breakouts]
10/9 @1-4pmPT/4-7pmET
Host your own conversation during this virtually adapted Open Space Technology forum and stay connected with others who share a common interest long after the Summit ends. Hosted by Don Hall.
Bioregionalism & Regional Organizing: Frameworks & Connections [Plenary + Breakouts]
10/10 from 1-4pmPT/4-7pmET
This session is designed to foster connections between local groups in geographic proximity and to support the development of regional collaboratives across the country well beyond the Summit.
Economy:
“The Response” Screening & Discussion with Filmmaker [Film Program]
9/28 @5-7PT/8-10ET
Watch this moving 30-minute micro-documentary about how Puerto Ricans are restoring power to the people and then stick around for an equally moving dialogue with film producer Tom Llewellyn on how crisis can become a catalyst for positive change. Hosted by Thea La Grou.
Crisis as Catalyst for Transformation [Plenary Panel]
10/3 @1pm PT/4pm ET
Learn how Rupa Marya, Tom Llewellyn, and Elaine Miller-Karas have transformed depleting energies into innovative solutions for just, resilient and regenerative actions in their communities. Hosted by Jul Bystrova
Open Space on Regenerative Action [Round Table & Breakouts]
10/9 @1-4pmPT/4-7pmET
Host your own conversation during this virtually adapted Open Space Technology forum and stay connected with others who share a common interest long after the Summit ends. Hosted by Don Hall.
Emergency preparedness & Disaster:
“The Response” Screening & Discussion with Filmmaker [Film Program]
9/28 @5-7PT/8-10ET
Watch this moving 30-minute micro-documentary about how Puerto Ricans are restoring power to the people and then stick around for an equally moving dialogue with film producer Tom Llewellyn on how crisis can become a catalyst for positive change. Hosted by Thea La Grou.
Keeping The Heart Open: Mindfulness for Challenging Times [Community of Practice]
10/3 @8am PT/11amET
Good morning everyone! Ground your day and innate wondrous qualities with varying mindfulness meditation practices that will help you cultivate a resilient and responsive heart so that you can continue your intimate service work with vigor. Hosted by Ikela Lewis.
Crisis as Catalyst for Transformation [Plenary Panel]
10/3 @1pm PT/4pm ET
Learn how Rupa Marya, Tom Llewellyn, and Elaine Miller-Karas transform depleting energies into innovative solutions for just, resilient and regenerative actions in their communities. Hosted by Jul Bystrova
Open Space on Regenerative Action [Round Table & Breakouts]
10/9 @1-4pmPT/4-7pmET
Host your own conversation during this virtually adapted Open Space Technology forum and stay connected with others who share a common interest long after the Summit ends. Hosted by Don Hall.
Eco-Restoration: Regenerative Communities on the Ground
10/6 2pmPT 5pmET
Learn what is happening to restore land that has been ravaged by disaster or abuse