Upcoming events
Local Futures organizes a wide range of events – from international conferences, workshops and webinars to the annual World Localization Day. In addition, founder Helena Norberg-Hodge and other staff frequently speak at events hosted by like-minded organizations all over the world. We look forward seeing you there!
June 21
World Localization Day 2023
Hosted by Local Futures
On World Localization Day we will host two celebratory calls where you can join grassroots localization leaders from every corner of the globe to hear about their festivities, campaigns, challenges, and on-the-ground work. Sign up for the call that is most suitable for your timezone.
June 28
Why Localization is the Path to Human Wellbeing
Hosted by Resurgence Talks
Join Helena Norberg-Hodge for this online webinar followed by a Q&A session about a shift in direction with the potential to change the world.
July 14-17
Community 2023
Hosted by Russell Brand
We’re pleased to announce that Helena Norberg-Hodge will be speaking at this 3-day event of camping, conversation on spirituality, wellness, healthy living and our environment.
July 20-21
Meltingpot Forum 2023 – Czech Republic
Hosted by Meltingpot
On July 20 Helena Norberg-Hodge will be sharing the global stage with John Perkins. The topic of discussion will be ‘Rethinking Globalization’ (time: 17:00-18:00). On July 21 Helena will speak on the Luxor stage together with Tomáš Hajzler on the topic of ‘Local is Our Future’ (time:14:00-15:00).
July 24-25
Retreat on Localization
Hosted by 42 Acres
Join Helena Norberg-Hodge and Seth Tabatznik for an immersive retreat exploring localization through the lens of our food system. Over these two days we’ll be exploring pathways to create and support economic systems that enhance both human and ecological wellbeing.
Aug 2-5
29th International Montessori Congress
Hosted by Montessori Association of Thailand
Helena Norberg-Hodge will speak at this three-day conference on August 5th on the topic of ‘Localising Communities – Exploring a New Concepts in Education’ together with Sep Kamvar.
Sep 29-Oct 1
Planet Local Summit
Hosted by Local Futures
Join us for a weekend of talks, workshops and conversations music, comedy in Bristol, UK. Featuring some of the most cutting-edge thinkers on the planet. Tickets available from April 1. Sign up now to receive updates about this event.
Nov 16-17
Happiness & Its Causes Conference 2023
Hosted by Happiness & Its Causes
We’re pleased to announce that Helena Norberg-Hodge will be keynote speaker at this two-day conference on the topic of ‘Local is Our Future: Steps to an Economics of Happiness’.
Economics of Happiness conferences
Our biggest ongoing event series is the Economics of Happiness conference series. To date, we’ve held 25 conferences in 8 different countries. Watch a short introductory video below.
Due to Covid-19 our live conferences have been put on hold. In its place we host an online World Localization Day event.
Webinars
conversations with Helena Norberg-Hodge, Bill McKibben, Camila Moreno, and others
Local Futures Podcast
interviews with visionary scholars and activists from the worldwide movement for localization
Webinars
conversations with Helena Norberg-Hodge, Bill McKibben, Camila Moreno, and others
