Why You Should Consider Ceasing to Organize Conferences

Do we need more climate conferences, digitalization, or business conferences, or are there other opportunities for learning, collaboration, and creating positive change in the world? Let’s rethink why and how we do gatherings and conferences. How much time do you spend organizing and attending conferences like Arendalsuka? How often do you host conferences without a clear purpose, either to sell something, to position yourself, or just because it’s always organized at that time of year? Have you found yourself at events that seem unproductive, offering no new learnings or meaningful networking opportunities? What if these gatherings and time spent could spark real change, become a place of absolute collaboration, trust, and belonging, have a significant impact, and catalyze real change? Have you considered what your contribution as a participant would be? How do you show up or prepare for conferences and gatherings, or when do you consider discontinuing or attending events that don’t fulfill these aspirations? Simply kill the darling?