In this moment of profound transition, many feel a quiet knowing that they have a role to play in shaping what comes next. What does it mean to truly listen to the future that wants to emerge through us? Amid today's uncertainty and disruption, remarkable stories of transformation, regeneration, and renewal are unfolding—often unseen and unheard, yet offering genuine hope and practical pathways forward.
The Presencing Series emerges from a heartfelt recognition that we need spaces where these stories can be shared, where visionaries, innovators, and change-makers can gather to learn from one another and co-create what comes next. This initiative creates a vibrant field for connection and collaboration at a moment when transformation is not just possible but necessary.
Join a global community already bringing about remarkable change across sectors and regions. It's an opportunity to contribute your unique perspective while connecting with others who share your commitment to positive change. The future is reaching out to us—and together, we can respond with wisdom, courage, and collective intelligence.
Beginning April 17th, the Presencing Series coincides with the release of Otto Scharmer and Katrin Kaufer's new book, "Presencing: 7 Practices for Transforming Self, Society, and Business." This synchronicity creates a unique opportunity to engage directly with the authors and practitioners who are applying these frameworks in real-world settings.
The series brings together the Presencing Institute's unparalleled global network, two decades of methodological innovation, and extensive experience creating transformative online spaces:
Six interactive 90-min live sessions, with 30-min optional breakouts, where participants will:
Connect with trailblazing leaders from Fortune 500 companies, grassroots movements, policy forums, and educational institutions who are already manifesting new possibilities in their fields. Build relationships that can evolve into collaborations and partnerships long after the series concludes.
Hear directly from those leading transformative initiatives across business, society, education, governance, and regenerative agriculture. These stories of hope and renewal reveal not just what innovative leaders are doing but how they're overcoming obstacles and creating conditions for breakthrough innovation.
Experience firsthand the powerful practices of Theory U and awareness-based systems change, as detailed in Otto and Katrin's new book. These approaches, refined over 25 years of application across diverse contexts, offer practical pathways for navigating complexity and uncertainty with clarity and purpose.
Participate in thoughtfully designed processes that transcend typical online gatherings. Small and large group engagements create opportunities for authentic dialogue, collective sense-making, and collaborative action. The innovative combination of the zoom events platform and the Presencing.org website enables meaningful connections based on region, sector, or shared interests.
Session 1 | April 17
Session 2 | May 1
Session 3 | May 15
Session 4 | May 29
Session 5 | June 12
Session 6 | June 26
All sessions will start at 10 am ET and have 90-minute duration with optional (but highly recommended) 30-minute breakout sessions.
All sessions will be recorded and you can watch them at your own pace.
Art work by Jayce Pei Yu Lee
Each session focuses on a critical area of transformation, bringing together thought leaders and practitioners to explore emerging possibilities:
Co-Hosts & Guests: Otto Scharmer, Katrin Kaeufer, Antoinette Klatzky, Arawana Hayashi, Laura Pastorini
Discover practical frameworks from Otto and Katrin's new book being applied by leaders worldwide to address our most complex challenges. Gain insights into how inner development and systemic change can be integrated to create more effective approaches to transformation. Engage in meaningful dialogue with others from around the world who share your interests, concerns, and sense of possibility.
Co-Hosts & Guests: John D Liu, Justus Harm, Aude Perone, Otto Scharmer, Arawana Hayashi, Emma Paine
Enter a learning field with groundbreaking practitioners who are healing both ecosystems and communities through innovative approaches to regeneration. Experience methodologies that create breakthrough solutions where conventional approaches have reached their limits. Learn from remarkable stories of land, community, and cultural regeneration already underway.
Co-Hosts & Guests: Dayna L. Cunningham, Rohan Arul-pragasam, Venla Bernelius, Deepthy Raghavendra, Eva Pomeroy, Otto Scharmer, Arawana Hayashi
Engage with education innovators cultivating the capacities needed for our complex future. Hear firsthand accounts of transformative learning environments being created around the world. Experience approaches that integrate intellectual understanding, emotional intelligence, and practical application.
Co-Hosts & Guests: Carmen Gama, Robert Metzke, Katrin Kaufer, Antoinette Klatzky, Otto Scharmer, Arawana Hayashi
Connect with business leaders who are reimagining economic models from the inside out. Discover stories of companies and financial institutions creating positive impact while remaining economically viable. Explore emerging patterns reshaping industries and creating new possibilities for economic systems that serve people and planet.
Co-Hosts & Guests: Ashleigh Gardere, Isabel Guerrero, Rich Wilson, Emma Paine, Martin Kalungu-Banda, Otto Scharmer, Arawana Hayashi
Learn alongside practitioners revitalizing democratic processes through approaches that harness collective intelligence. Hear inspiring accounts of communities bridging divides to address shared challenges. Explore practical methods for navigating polarization and creating spaces where diverse perspectives generate innovative solutions.
Co-Hosts & Guests: Melanie Goodchild, Manish Srivastava, Antoinette Klatzky, Otto Scharmer, Arawana Hayashi
Gain strategies for cultivating resilient communities of practice that thrive amid uncertainty while creating ripples of positive change. Learn from stories of communities and initiatives rooted in shared intention and meaningful connection. Develop methods to sustain transformation efforts and connect with others to amplify impact.
All sessions will start at 10 am ET and have 90-minute duration with optional (but highly recommended) 30-minute breakout sessions.
All sessions will be recorded and you can watch them at your own pace.
Participants can join for individual sessions that align with their specific interests or commit to the full series for a comprehensive journey. The series welcomes:
Moving beyond traditional online gatherings, each session utilizes Zoom's groundbreaking new events platform in combination with the Presencing Institute's dynamic website to facilitate:
This series offers an opportunity to become part of a movement already creating "islands of coherence" amid disruption—spaces where new possibilities take root and flourish. By participating, individuals and organizations contribute their unique perspectives to a broader field of change, while gaining invaluable connections, insights, and methods to advance their own transformative work.
The stories of transformation, regeneration, and renewal that will be shared throughout this series remind us that another future is not only possible but is already emerging. Together, we can amplify these hopeful examples and create the conditions for them to spread.