The conference was amazing and was very unique. I like the fact that they made sure that we were very comfortable which in turn made us open for learning.

Stumbled across the conference, without really checking and was amazed, yes that is a strong word, but an appropriate one in this case. Amazed of how much of it I could relate to, how much I trusted , how emotional it was grief, laughter. Like finding family members You thought were dead on your way to the postbox.

A beautiful mixture of poetry, music, movement, meditation, creativity brought so much joy... The safe spaces created by soft, gentle leaders - their openness, receptiveness, slowness to allow authenticity, vulnerability, creativity. Too often we are rushed to answer before we are ready, and speak before we truly know, understand or need to. It's like the difference between cortisol and oxytocin!

I am still chewing, composting, marinating on the many nuggets of wisdom I have heard in the conference and the recordings. I deeply appreciated the many ceremonial and spiritual spaces, and the intentional inclusion and awareness of the more-than-human world and our entanglement. I am also taking with me a sense of community, that these are "my people," and I can't wait to gather again!

[I appreciated] the breadth of sessions and speakers. I felt that it was well organised and the communication was done very well. In the session that I co-facilitated the energy created was wonderful, we were able to dive down very deeply.

Great affirmation for the lonely work I've been invested in for 16 years in Chicago and some excellent new perspectives and tools.

I had a lot of insight during and after the conference. One is the importance of love and connection, not only in education (which is definitely lacking in higher education) but for our overall existence. The second is the importance of authenticity and staying true to our values no matter how challenging that may be at times. This is how change happens - by not conforming and by believing in our vision, even in difficult times. Extremely happy not only to be reminded of that, but also to find the community of people who believe the same.

I appreciated the mix between formal academic work and alternative, more holistic research

Siento que no siempre diferente es mejor, creo que lo que tienen de positivos estos encuentros y este enfoque es la apertura, el habilitar la duda, sostener las preguntas, desbloquear ideas limintantes, incluir diferencias y valorarlas en toda su riqueza.

[I appreciated] the space to express freely people's ideas and approaches to education. The meeting up with others who are working to change the educational system and gaining inspiration from what they do.