International Transformative Learning Conference

The International Transformative Learning Conference, held at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, United States, focuses on the theme The Art of Co-Creating Change: Learning, Acting, and Transforming Collectively. This conference centers around the transformative power of learning to tackle the collective challenges we face on both local and global levels. It emphasizes the importance of collective learning—learning from one another—as a means to drive systemic change and enable large-scale transformation. The theme highlights the necessity of collaborative, creative, and relational approaches to navigating complex challenges, positioning learning as both a personal and communal act. Participants will engage in discussions about how transformative learning can catalyze the significant transformations necessary to address today’s interconnected challenges. The term art is intentionally chosen to reflect the creative, nuanced, and often non-linear processes involved in learning for change. Addressing collective challenges is a complex endeavor that requires imagination, empathy, and the ability to integrate diverse perspectives into reflective and collaborative actions. It calls for vision, skill, and a profound understanding of relational dynamics. The conference aims to inspire approaches that are thoughtful, evidence-based, and imaginative. The concept of co-creation underscores the power of collaboration, recognizing that solutions emerge from shared efforts and mutual learning rather than from the insights of a single individual or group. This focus on co-creation fosters solidarity and highlights the significance of inclusivity in addressing complex societal challenges.