Dates & Times 

Start:  Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 at 9 a.m.
Core:  Fri., Nov 11 at 8 a.m. - Sun., Nov 13 at 3 p.m.
End:  Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 at Noon

Core hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are provided for participants unable to attend the full 5-day conference.  It is highly recommended that all participants be in attendance for the start of the core hours by 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11.

Vision

A conference bringing together visionaries, activists, and leaders as a gathering of equals to explore together visions for the future in areas of sustainability, peak oil, climate change, economics, politics, renewable energy, food security, transition towns, bioregionalism, permaculture, compassionate living and culture change.

The conference balances TED style talks, retreat style facilitated work, open space technology sessions, workshops and seminars, and generous networking and socializing time.

Keynote speakers frame the issues; provide essential tools for success, and their visions for the future. Most general session talks are short and concise, under 20-minutes each. The general sessions occur first thing in the morning, after the lunch break, and after dinner. Break out sessions follow the general sessions in the morning and afternoon.

The conference includes a general deliberative session for those who have attended the entire conference. Core activities are scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for those unable attend the full conference.

Entertainment is provided each evening to celebrate the successes of the year. The entertainment will provide casual networking for everyone.

This is the sixth conference organized by Local Future, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit educational organization.

All those interested in the transition to cultural sustainability and/or understanding the depth of the challenges, risks and projections for the future, are invited and highly encouraged to participate in this groundbreaking conference.
 

Sponsors and Partners

The conference invites potential sponsors, exhibitors and partners.  Sponsors provide tangible support, such as monetary and/or in-kind donations.  Exhibitors provide a table with interesting information.  Partners assist in communication and in spreading the invitation to the conference.

For more information, click: Opportunities.