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Events

Throughout the year, Helena is involved in a wide range of events that reflect her ongoing commitment to systemic renewal. Her engagements span cultural festivals, community gatherings, academic programmes, investor forums, and online learning spaces, bringing her voice and work to people across six continents. From keynote talks and panel discussions to workshops, teaching programmes and podcasts, Helena continues to support conversations and initiatives that nurture connected, resilient and life-affirming futures.

In 2025 Helena delivered keynotes and participated in high-profile panels at some of the year’s most respected cultural and ecological events. Highlights included: WOMADelaide Planet Talks (Australia), Toniic Gathering & Wisdom & Action Forum (Melbourne), Spiritual Ecology Festival (London), Schumacher Programs (UK & Japan), Ibiza Regeneration Events, Tasmania Series and Indian Events (Mumbai & Ladakh). Helena also delivered numerous online talks and workshops, including: Women in Systems Thinking – Economics of Happiness, NENA Localisation Hub workshops, Deepen Your Roots, a keynote for the Peace Begins at Home conference.

Helena's upcoming events are listed below.

April 25

Food Forever: Building our local food movement

Local Futures & Relocalise Northern Rivers

Hosted by

Another Food Forever gathering for local food enthusiasts who want to work together to:
* improve our access to local food and
* support local farmers.
Facilitated by Helena Norberg-Hodge.

March 7 - July 11

Gaia EDE Online: Ecovillage Design Education

Gaia Education

Hosted by

A transformative journey into the heart of community building.

Join a rare opportunity to participate in a full Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) online and LIVE, led by top facilitators and experts from around the globe.

June 4

Helena Norberg-Hodge: Economies on a Human Scale - Ending the Global Corporate Regime

ABF Stockholm and Arena Idé

Hosted by

How localization of economies help us heal from global corporate capitalism and renew ecological and social well-being.

August 12-17

Medicine Festival, UK

Medicine

Hosted by

The gathering aims to inspire the deep regeneration of our hearts, our communities, and our world to empower indigenous peoples to preserve and protect their land, traditions, and wisdom.

April 13 - May 8

Right Livelihood Conference 2026

Right Livelihood Center

Hosted by

Join this unique conference for free access to multiple online sessions, including two hosted by Local Futures on local living economies

May 12 - 30 June

Other Worlds

Advaya

Hosted by

An 8 week course: Essential knowledge for a world in transition & the tools to shape what’s next. Features Helena Norberg-Hodge.

May 26

Gaia Panel, Ray of Light Awards

ROLA Talks

Hosted by

Helena Norberg-Hodge returns to Ray of Light Awards for a second year, continuing a dialogue at the core of ROLA, reconnecting culture, ecology, and community.

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