Parley is the space where creators, thinkers, and leaders come together to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of our oceans and collaborate on projects that can end their destruction. Parley for the Oceans addresses major threats towards our oceans, the most important ecosystem of our planet. We believe the power for change lies […]

Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset is one of the key skills of the 21st century. This talk will show you the methods you need to come up with new business ideas, using techniques employed by top design firms and the likes of Google. Clare Harrison is the founder of Start Me Up, an entrepreneurial education program. […]

In this practical workshop, we will dive into how to create the radical love relationships in your life that nurture, uplift and inspire you to choose BIG love over and over again. You can come with your partner or alone, we will be doing exercises in dyads and in groups for you to experience key […]

For decades, Australian surfboard shaper Nev Hyman shaped boards for world champions, but now he is shaping something quite different: affordable, cyclone-proof housing. After launching three surfboard brands — the first in 1973 — Mr Hyman initially invested in plastics recycling. Then, four years ago, Mr Hyman teamed up with leading Sydney architect Ken McBryde […]

The Work that Reconnects supports us in staying connected with the wonder of Life, in times of ecological collapse, while looking into our overwhelm and anxiety. It gives us tools to continue walking with gratitude and joy as we deepen our engagement in the self-healing of the Mother Earth. Naturally a dancer, writer, and visual […]

From buying at market tops to panic selling at bottoms, research demonstrates numerous psychological mistakes people make in markets. To optimize our mindset and grow wealth for the long term, a spiritual approach is key. This talk shares tools for reducing mistakes and creating a balanced, meaningful, and enjoyable investing experience. Peterson is a psychiatrist, […]

The old adage is that a picture is worth a thousand words, but is it worth 8 seconds? the average attention span of a human plummeted to eight seconds--down from 12 seconds in 2000--which means at nine seconds, goldfish now have a longer attention span than your fellow homo sapiens. Psychologists generally agree that there […]

A “New E.R.A.” has begun and the time to Engage, Respect and Act towards sustainable development solutions is NOW.  In this presentation, geographer, environmentalist and social activist, Antonia Mascarenhas will discuss the importance of local and global community engagement strategies and share her step-by-step methodology on how to design integrated community development programs. Antonia Mascarenhas […]

LIKE is an IndieFlix Original documentary that explores the impact of social media on our lives. The goal of the film is to inspire us to self-regulate. Social platforms are a place to connect, share, and care … but is that what's really happening? Join Director, Scilla Andreen and Facebook “Like” button co-creator, Leah Pearlman […]

The last talk about the Buddha, "Unravelling Siddhartha’s Words", left many questions unanswered. During this session, we will delve deeper into some of the key concepts that Siddhartha expounded, and see how they relate to everyday situations.

The beauty of crunching numbers is to simplify the complexity of data, create a foundation for common understanding and enable us to have a meaningful impact. The 2017 sustainability audit has guided the operational department and the school to become more sustainable. It has guided us to make informed decisions, reduce our carbon footprint by […]

A wide range of artists take on these issues in a diversity of formats creating platforms for change through socially engaged practices. The conventional notions of aesthetic autonomy are redefined and negotiated. This talk will introduce individual artists and artist collectives who see their work as a vehicle to bring about discussion and foster change. […]