Dear Friends,
If you have been waiting for a moment to be inspired, challenged, and connected to others doing meaningful work in the world…This is that moment.
The Compassionate Action Conference 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic and energizing global gatherings we have ever hosted. It is not just a conference—it is a living exchange of ideas, a celebration of what is working, and a launchpad for what comes next.
Quite honestly, it may be the best thing to happen to compassionate communities since… we realized compassion could be put into action.
A Lineup That Inspires and Provokes New Thinking
We are honored to feature keynote voices who are reshaping how we think about community, care, and human connection:
- David Sloan Wilson – offering groundbreaking insights on cooperation, evolution, and how we can intentionally design compassionate communities
- Janus Adams - Emmy Award-winning journalist, historian, bestselling author, and cultural guide whose work reclaims the "missing pages" of history and centers on dignity, context, and humanity.
- Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish – a physician, author of I Shall Not Hate, and a global voice for healing, dignity, and reconciliation across divides
- Wendy Ellyatt - Her global voice nurtures the whole child and supports both educators and students in thriving, not just achieving.
- Joan Blades - a highly influential activist, recognized for her unwavering leadership in building bridges across polarized chapters of American civic life. She is the co-founder of three major movements: MoveOn.org, MomsRising, and Living Room Conversations.
These keynote sessions alone are worth attending—but they are just the beginning.
A Global Tapestry of Voices and Action
Throughout the conference, you will encounter an extraordinary range of panels and presentations featuring leaders, practitioners, and communities who are doing the work:
Compassionate Cities & Communities
Real stories of transformation from grassroots initiatives building connection, trust, and resilience.
Education & Youth Leadership
Innovative approaches to embedding compassion, emotional intelligence, and hope into learning environments.
Health & Wellbeing
From trauma-informed care to community-based models of support that honor dignity and belonging.
Environment & Stewardship
Exploring the deep connection between compassion and care for the Earth.
Arts, Culture & Storytelling
How creativity becomes a bridge—helping us see, feel, and understand one another.
Innovation & Social Change
New ideas, technologies, and approaches that expand what compassionate action can look like.
Interfaith & Spirituality
Sacred traditions and shared values guiding us toward deeper understanding.
Justice & Integrity
Efforts to create fairness, accountability, and healing in our systems and communities.
Here is Your Challenge: Why You Should Be There
This is not a passive experience. This is a space to:
- Learn from what is working around the globe
- Engage in meaningful dialogue
- Gather ideas you can bring back and implement
- Build partnerships that extend beyond the conference
Rooted in Appreciative Inquiry, we are asking together:
What is working?
How do we grow it?
How do we bring it home?
How do we grow it?
How do we bring it home?
This Is a Moment of Possibility
In a world that often feels fragmented, this conference reminds us:
We are not alone.
There are people everywhere choosing compassion.
Building it. Living it. Sharing it.
There are people everywhere choosing compassion.
Building it. Living it. Sharing it.
And now—it’s your turn to be part of that story.
Click/Tap Here to Register for the Compassionate Action Conference 2026
Let’s Make This the Beginning of What Comes Next
This is more than a conference.
It is a movement. A meeting of possibilities. A chance to learn, share, and carry something meaningful back into your own community. And truly—it won’t be the same without you.
With gratitude and excitement,
The Charter for Compassion Team
