Cape Town Art of hosting
November 18-20, 2026
We are living in a time of profound change. As artificial intelligence, climate uncertainty, political polarization, and social fragmentation reshape our world, many of us are asking:
How do we lead together in times of complexity?
How do we create the conditions for meaningful conversations, collective intelligence, and wise action?
The Art of Hosting is a globally practiced approach to participatory leadership that helps groups, communities, organizations, and networks navigate complexity and find their way to wise action through dialogue, collaboration, and shared leadership.
Join us for three days of immersive learning and practice as we explore how to host conversations that matter and create the conditions for better outcomes together.
This training is for:
Facilitators and coaches
Community builders and organizers
Educators and learning practitioners
Social entrepreneurs and innovators
Leaders and managers
Nonprofit and civil society practitioners
Consultants and organizational development professionals
Anyone seeking more participatory ways of leading and collaborating
No prior experience is required.
Together we will explore:
Participatory leadership principles and mental models
Convening conversations that matter
Working with emergence and uncertainty
Collective intelligence and collaborative decision-making
Several core Art of Hosting modalities including: Circle Practice, Appreciative Inquiry, World Café and Open Space Technology
This is not a conference!
The Art of Hosting is a highly participatory learning experience where we learn through practice, reflection, dialogue, and real-world application.
You will leave with:
Practical facilitation approaches
New relationships and connections
Greater confidence in working with groups
Fresh perspectives on leadership and collaboration
Tools you can immediately apply in your own work and community
Dates
18-20 November 2027, 9- 5 pm daily
Venue
Cape Town (venue to be confirmed)
The challenges of our time cannot be solved by any one person alone.
They invite us to learn how to think together, work together, and create together.
If you are curious about participatory leadership and collective intelligence, we invite you to join us in Cape Town for this first Art of Hosting training.
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