Presencing Series
Sensing and actualizing the future that is in need of us
Starting April 17, 2025
A series of six 90-minute online sessions designed to inspire, connect, and activate changemakers around the world.
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.
Attend any combination of sessions
or join the full journey.
A Timely Convergence
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-minute live sessions where participants will:
- Connect with innovative leaders and initiatives across sectors
- Experience the methods of Theory U and awareness-based systems change in real-time
- Engage in carefully designed small and large group processes
- Develop meaningful relationships that can evolve into real-world collaborations
- Discover how to activate one's capacity to bring change to systems
Next Upcoming Session
Session 1: April 17 | 10:00am ET
Presencing: 7 Practices for Transforming Self, Society & Business
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.
What Participants
Will Experience
Direct Access to a Global Network of Changemakers:
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.
Stories and Insights from the fields, where the future is already here:
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.
Immersion in Transformative Methodologies:
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.
A Truly Interactive Online Environment:
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.
Six Interconnected Sessions
7am San Francisco • 8am Guatemala City • 10am Boston • 11am Sao Paulo
3pm Lagos • 4pm Berlin • 7:30pm Mumbai • 10pm Taipei • 11pm Tokyo
Session 1 | April 17
Presencing: 7 Practices for Transforming Self, Society & Business
Session 2 | May 1
Regenerating Planetary and Social Soil
Session 3 | May 15
Education For Human & Planetary Flourishing
Session 4 | May 29
Transforming Business and Money to be a Force for Good
Session 5 | June 12
Presencing the Future of Governance and Democracy
Session 6 | June 26
Activating Islands of Coherence
All sessions will be recorded and you can watch them at your own pace.
Art work by Jayce Pei Yu Lee
More About the Sessions
Each session focuses on a critical area of transformation, bringing together thought leaders and practitioners to explore emerging possibilities:
April 17
Presencing: 7 Practices for Transforming Self, Society, and Business
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.
May 1
Regenerating Planetary and Social Soil
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.
May 15
Education For Human & Planetary Flourishing
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.
May 29
Transforming Business and Money to be a Force for Good
Co-Hosts & Guests: Robert Metzke, 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.
June 12
Presencing the Future of Governance and Democracy
Co-Hosts & Guests: Ashleigh Gardere, Isabel Guerrero, Rich Wilson, 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.
June 26
Activating Islands of Coherence
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.
Additional sessions may be added, including a special activation event on hub creation and local initiatives.
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Designed for Flexible Participation
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:
- Individuals seeking connection and purpose
- Teams looking to strengthen their collective change efforts
- Organizations wanting to align purpose with practice
A Platform Created for Connection and Collaboration
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:
- Meaningful connections with fellow participants based on shared interests
- Intimate breakout experiences for authentic dialogue
- Ongoing engagement between sessions through community spaces
- Practical tools and resources to support change initiatives
Join a Movement Already in Motion
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.
Come as you are, knowing that you are not alone. There is a way forward—a multi-approach path to systems transformation—and we can all be part of it.