We live in a time of growing division – social, political and technological – leading up to ever-growing conflicts and even war. The forces shaping our world often appear to be in opposition: progress vs. tradition, growth vs. sustainability, individual freedom vs. the common good. Faced with urgent challenges, we may feel compelled to reduce complexity to simple choices. But real transformation does not come from picking black or white. It emerges from bridging perspectives, integrating differences, and learning to navigate tensions wisely.

This year, we invite you to explore how leaders, communities, and systems can approach the paradoxes of our time with wisdom, humility, and courage. True leadership calls us to foster dialogue and integrate opposing views instead of sticking with outdated judgments and rigid certainty. By stepping up to the true demands of our time and cultivating the inner capacities needed to navigate complexity and uncertainty – both individually and collectively – we can ourselves become bridges to a more resilient, connected, and regenerative world.

Why participate This livestream offers many advantages, including:

• You gain knowledge and inspiration to work towards a better world
• You expand your network with others who are also working on this
• You have the opportunity to experience what the IDGs can do for you
• Watching together is more fun than watching alone!

Result

You will undoubtedly have gained new inspiration. The network around the IDGs is very diverse and therefore also offers a very wide range of views, experiences and examples.

Kees Froeling will be the host in the studio on this day. He is one of the selected participants in the Global Leadership for Sustainable Development program, which is now organized for the second time by the IDG Foundation. He is happy to share his experiences with you.

Included

• All day livestream on the big screen in our studio we provide the necessary drinks and (healthy) snacks
• Opportunity to experience various IDG tools
• Nice conversations with other participants
• Opportunity to also work in between