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14th International Whitehead Conference

July 17–20, 2026

Process Philosophy in a Time of Polycrisis

The Center for Process Studies fosters interdisciplinary research and education to cultivate holistic understanding for human and planetary flourishing

"If we want a society in which the sense of belonging is strong, people are concerned for one another, and there is strong commitment to the common good, we need a metaphysics that shows that we are in fact part of larger societies and have no existence apart from our relations to others"

"Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains."

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14th International Whitehead Conference

Organized by Beijing Normal–Hong Kong Baptist University, Center for Process Studies, International Process Network

The 14th International Whitehead Conference will be held July 17–20, 2026, in Zhuhai, China, at Beijing Normal–Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU). This global gathering of scholars, educators, and practitioners marks a pivotal moment to engage Alfred North Whitehead’s philosophy in dialogue with the pressing challenges and transformative opportunities of the 21st century. The theme of the 2026 International Whitehead Conference is: “Process Philosophy in a Time of Polycrisis: Science, Meaning, and Civilization.” The conference will explore how process thought can illuminate the great transitions of our time—toward a more sustainable, creative, and compassionate world.

The Future of Meaning Conference

May 19, 2027

– May 22, 2027

In an age marked by fragmentation, cynicism, and spiritual exhaustion, our Future of Meaning Conference offers something increasingly rare: a gathering of thoughtful people committed to the serious pursuit of wisdom. This is not merely an academic conference, but a living encounter with ideas that can create direct spiritual experience. Surrounded by the exquisite beauty of Savannah and joined by fellow scholars, seekers, and thought leaders, attendees will participate in conversations that illuminate truth, awaken moral imagination, and build lasting friendships. If you yearn to engage profound ideas in the company of intellectually curious and spiritually alive people like yourself, we invite you to join this emerging community devoted to the future of meaning.