Conference
Events
ORTCON26: An Open & Relational Conference
Held at the beautiful Grand Targhee Resort in the Grand Teton mountains of Wyoming, ORTCON26 is an in-person conference exploring topics in Open and Relational Theology. ORTCON26 brings together scholars, leaders, pastors, and activists. The conference provides workshops, lectures, and social activities to deepen relationships and present new ways of imagining God and the universe.
14th International Whitehead Conference
FeaturedThis 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.
Frontiers of Knowledge 2026
Join us Sunday, August 23rd at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen for Frontiers of Knowledge, a mind-expanding day of conversation with world-renowned scientists, philosophers, and authors. This Year's Speakers: SCARLETT Max, Dr. Chantal Noa Forbes, David M. Peña-Guzmán, Matthew David Segall, Garth Stevenson, Dr. Lindsay Branham, Andreas Weber, Carl Safina, and Tenzin Seldon.
Theology Beer Camp 2026 Pre-Event
Pre-Theology Beer Camp brings together theologians, practitioners, pastors, and curious minds for plenary sessions, breakouts, and discussions exploring ideas centered on uncontrolling love, relationality, freedom, creativity, spirituality, and the future of faith. Whether you’ve read every Tom Oord book, recently discovered process thought, or simply want thoughtful conversations with people asking meaningful questions, this day is designed to create space for learning, curiosity, and connection.
Theology Beer Camp 2026: The Godpodcalypse
Theology Beer Camp isn’t just an event—it’s an immersive experience where deep theological musings meet serious laughs, craft beer, and a room full of fellow theology nerds ready to debate everything from divine omnipotence to which beer style reigns supreme. This year, the theme is The Godpodcalypse—and we're bringing in Cornel West, Ilia Delio, Gary Dorrien, Diana Butler Bass, Kristen Du Mez and more to give insight on how to navigate these "unprecedented times."
The 19th International Forum on Ecological Civilization
FeaturedFounded in 2006, the Claremont Eco Forum has convened scholars, practitioners, nonprofit leaders, ecological entrepreneurs, farmers, young leaders and public-sector participants to exchange ideas and practices for ecological civilization. The 2026 forum, Building an Eco-Friendly Civilization Together: Ecological Civilization, Ecological Enterprise, and Inner Ecology, brings the dialogue to HELP University in Kuala Lumpur.
Love, Conflict, and an Unfolding Universe
In 2026, the Center for Christogenesis celebrated a decade of visionary work—ten years of imagining love as the energy of transformation, and a pivotal turning point as that work continues under a new name: the World Institute for Science, Religion and Culture (WISR). We invite you to gather with us in person (and online) at Villanova University to mark this milestone and deepen our shared journey.
Religion at the Edge: New Questions in Philosophy of Religion
FeaturedWhat new questions emerge for philosophy of religion when established assumptions about humanity, reality, knowledge, religious belonging, and the future no longer hold? How can scholarship advance worthy projects for our future survivorship and thriving? Does religion have new relevancy in an area of climate crisis, machine learning/AI, and increased global socioeconomic living pressures? What voices have been historically excluded in the Philosophy of Religion, and what moral duty, if any, do we have to include them?
Society for the Study of Process Philosophies at the American Philosophical Association Pacific Division 2027 Meeting
The Society for the Study of Process Philosophies will be featured at the 2027 American Philosophical Association Pacific Division Meeting from March 24–27, 2027 at the Hilton Portland Downtown. The conference will include discussion of process philosophies throughout the history of philosophy around the world.
The Future of Meaning: The Philosophical Renewal of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
FeaturedThe Future of Meaning Conference is being held in Savannah's beautiful historic district, May 19–22, 2027. Under the theme "The Philosophical Renewal of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness," this unique gathering brings together leading voices in philosophy, theology, and culture for four days of presentations, dialogue, fellowship, contemplation, and music.
Third Critical Edition of Whitehead Conference: Essays and Articles
This free, three-day virtual conference, co-hosted by the Whitehead Research Project and Gonzaga University, will examine the significance of the two recently published volumes of Whitehead’s Essays and Articles (EA1 and EA2), part of the Edinburgh Critical Edition of the Complete Works of Alfred North Whitehead. The conference will take place virtually via Zoom for three days (June 21–23), with each session lasting three hours, 8am–11am PDT / 3pm–6pm UTC.