Upcoming events and opportunities at the Forum

Forum Introduction and Welcome Gathering
On Monday, July 7, 2025 (8:00 AM - 9:15 AM PT / 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM ET / 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM CET), we will be offering a short virtual introduction and welcome gathering for new Forum members.

Processing Politics: Making Space for Anger
Many of us are carrying anger right now—from the rising tide of authoritarian populism and scapegoating of marginalized groups, to the devastating toll of war and state violence around the world. Join us for the next session of Processing Politics on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET), where we will create space to hold and honor the rage we are feeling in this moment.

Building Bridges, Building Peace: A Collaborative Roundtable with the Forum and ICAN
Join the Forum and International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) on Wednesday, May 28th (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CET) for a Bridger’s Roundtable with the Forum’s Head of Research, Miriam Juan-Torres Gonzalez, and peacebuilder Wazhma Frogh, Founder and Director of Wellness, Prosperity, Socio-Empowerment Organization (WPSO) in Afghanistan.

Brewed Connections: Steeping in Belonging
Join us on Thursday, May 22 (8:00 AM - 8:45 AM PT / 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ET / 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM CET) for Brewed Connections, a series of informal coffee chats designed to foster deeper connections within the Forum.

Brewed Connections: Steeping in Belonging
Join us on Thursday, March 20 (9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PT / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ET / 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM CET) for Brewed Connections, a series of informal coffee chats designed to foster deeper connections within the Forum.

Democracy & Belonging in Cities Community Launch
Are you interested in learning how cities are experimenting to foster all people’s sense of inclusion and belonging at the local level? Join the “Democracy & Belonging in Cities,” on Tuesday, March 18 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET) for the community kick-off conversation.

How We Can Block, Bridge, and Build Our Democratic Future Together
Join the Forum and the Horizons Project on Monday, March 17 (9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PT / 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET / 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM CET) for a session that is in response to the current moment in history that requires us to develop new organizing modalities where dialogue is complementary with other approaches.

Making Sense of the 2025 German Elections: Takeaways & implications for democracy and belonging in Germany and beyond
Join us on Thursday, March 13 (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET), where Thorsten Benner, Director of the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) in Berlin, and Forum member Jeff Kwasi Klein, political innovator and advocate for societal transformation, will analyze the election results and their implications for democracy and belonging in Europe and beyond.

Processing Politics
Join us for the next session of Processing Politics on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CET), as we come together to reflect on how to meet this moment. Through facilitated discussions, mindfulness practices, and somatic exercises, we’ll explore how to navigate challenges while staying grounded in belonging and resilience