Overview of the 3-Day Global Gathering for Progressive Educators & Visionaries
Reshaping Education for a Brighter Future
Join a vibrant movement of grassroots teachers, pioneering academics, and award-winning thought leaders as we co-create the future of learning. Over three full days, this conference invites you to dive deep into Neohumanist Education (NHE)—a transformative framework designed to expand human consciousness, address today’s pressing global challenges, and nurture the holistic growth of every child.
Whether you are seeking philosophical depth and intellectual inspiration or practical tools and concrete classroom strategies, this program is curated to energize your spirit and elevate your teaching practice.
Program Highlights & Core Themes
Through 2 inspiring plenary sessions, 4 interactive panels, and 4 workshop rounds featuring 16–20 immersive sessions, we will explore the frontlines of progressive learning:
- Neohumanist Education in Action: Hands-on workshop rounds packed with actionable tools, creative strategies, and practical methods for immediate classroom implementation.
- Transforming Consciousness & Meeting Global Challenges: Deep-dive discussions examining NHE as a catalyst for personal growth, resilience, and societal evolution.
- Nurturing the Brighter Future Child: Two dedicated feature sessions spotlighting pioneering progressive schools—one showcasing visionary educational models in Thailand and another spotlighting transformative practices from around the world.
- Interactive Plenaries & Panels: High-impact dialogues designed to break the traditional barrier between speaker and audience, fostering active engagement and collective wisdom.
- Continuous Showcase Program: An ongoing, interactive platform throughout all three days where participants can promote their work, exchange ideas, and build lasting global connections.
- Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Cultural Night, & Gurukul Session: Vibrant community gatherings that celebrate art, global culture, shared values, and spiritual connection.
Featured Speakers & Key Sessions
Prepare to engage with an extraordinary roster of international thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners including:
- Dr. Carlos Torre (University of Southern Connecticut, USA) – Unveiling insights from his upcoming book, Education and Society, laying down a compelling sociological-educational foundation for Neohumanist education.
- Sudhir Tiku (Singapore) – Advocate on AI and the Global South, delivering “AI: The Human in the Lead,” a timely look at keeping human values at the core of technological advancement.
- Dr. Shermon Cruz (Philippines/Australia) – Facilitating an engaging, experiential game on Leadership with Neohumanist Values.
- Didi A. Devamala – Sharing groundbreaking lessons from long-term, community-rooted Neohumanist projects in Sangkhlaburi, Thailand.
- Didi A. Gaorii (Sunshine School, Laos) – Presenting a powerful overview of Neohumanist Education in the Transformation of Consciousness.
- Yolande Koning (Zonnelicht & Lotus Training Center, Netherlands) – Guiding an exploration into Stimulating the Layers of the Mind.
- Rutger Tamminga (Neohumanist Institute Taiwan) – Beloved educator, author, and children’s yoga expert advancing Neohumanist education and ecological awareness, with loyal following across Taiwan, China, and Southeast Asia.
- Specialist-Led Workshops: Hands-on sessions led by experts in somatic movement, storytelling, special needs, mental health, neurological developments, creative arts, parenting, and navigating teenage challenges.
Connecting the Global Network: The Gurukul Institutions Session
Discover the expanding umbrella of Ananda Marga Gurukula and learn how its affiliated global institutes are shaping holistic education around the world:
- GANE (Global Association of Neohumanist Educators)
- AMAYE (Ananda Marga Association of Yoga Educators)
- PRSI (PR Sarkar Institute)
- Ananda Nagar Gurukul Campus, India
- NHCA (Neohumanist College of Asheville), USA
- AMIA (Ananda Marga International Academy), Singapore
- Neo Humanist Foundation Thailand
- Neohumanist Institute of Taiwan
- Lotus Training Centre, Netherlands
- Yogis Academy, Italy
Be Part of the Transformation
Whether you are working directly with students every day or leading research on the future of learning, your voice, experience, and vision are essential. Together, let’s reshape education and light the way toward a brighter future.
More program details will be posted soon.