IPC16 Online Conference

6 – 8th November 2026

IPC16 Online Convergence

11 – 15th November 2026

Welcome, Connect & Get Oriented
14:00 – 16:00 UTC

This opening session brings everyone together to begin our five-day journey. We’ll meet the people, organisations and networks taking part, introduce the facilitators and sessions ahead, and explore why we are gathering. It is a space to get oriented, make connections and begin seeing where we can coordinate, collaborate and weave stronger relationships across the permaculture network.

Conflict & Succession Planning within the permaculture movement
17:00 – 19:00 UTC

Aimee Fenech

Alejandra Garcia

Since the beginning of humanity we have been in conflict both within and without. Each of us navigate conflict as part of being human and within all our ecosystems so too in the permaculture movement at all levels. So what are we doing about it and what can we do better?

Similarly whilst succession is one to the main considerations when working on permaculture design we often see there is not enough of this is present in the organisations, associations and networks. Don’t agree? Excellent! Come and share what your organisation is doing so that we can learn from each others experiences around succession planning and implementation.

How to amplify our voices for Permaculture Organisations, Associations and Networks
14:00 – 16:00 UTC

Charlie Wilson

The world is loud and busy and we are competing for attention with literally everything else! We all want Permaculture to become more accessible, more mainstream and reach more people so that we can bring people closer to adopt and practicing the Permaculture Ethics and Design. So how do we, as a movement, find our voice and how can we amplify it so that we can reach more people? In this strategic conversation we will find out what’s already being done, what we can do better and put down some actions we can take now to become more effective in our communications.

Beyond the PDC – How are we supporting students and members of  communities to step into Permaculture & Permaculture Aligned Ethical Livelihoods?
14:00 – 16:00 UTC

Aimee Fenech

In order to address the greatest challenges of our time we need people with varied interests and skills at every section of society. We need permaculture politicians, policy makers, lawyers, engineers, developers, designers, community leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, city planners, councillors etc.  

Many permaculture students struggle to identify their next steps after a permaculture design certificate course. They are often unsure about the real life application of the ethics, principles and design frameworks within the reality of having to work to financially support themselves. This is especially so for students who do not have access to land or are not interested in land-based permaculture application and practice and do not want to become land stewards or permaculture teachers.

The parts which the Permaculture Design Certificate curricula covers non-land based permaculture design and applied practice are small percentages of the whole course material and time dedicated to teaching this. There is little to no support after the course to help students move from theory into practice. Is this true?Join us for a strategic conversation to contribute to and learn by sharing what is already in place, what we can do better and what actions we can take now to better support our diverse community.

Building Networks and work and last
14:00 – 16:00 UTC

Andreas Pohl

In Romania we have a fragmented landscape of Permaculture projects, each working on its own goals, little cooperation, and sometimes even a sense of competition. How can we build a network of trust and cooperation?

Last winter we set out on a journey, exploring what might be possible. Because, after all, we do share a set of ethics and principles, and only together we can be stronger – no matter if in Romania or elsewhere. In this session we want to create a space to share experiences with building multi-stakeholder permaculture networks, especially but not exclusively national networks. What worked in your context, what did not?

Engaging children in permaculture
17:00 – 19:00 UTC

Lusi Alderslowe

Where permaculture is about creating a permanent culture, who is currently engaging children in that process? How do we create a culture in which children are integrated in wholistic education and community?

Ethical software in the Permaculture movement
14:00 – 16:00 UTC

Alejandra Garcia

Many of us are spending more and more time of our waking hours in front of our digital devices as much as 8 – 11 hours per day . How many hours per day do you use a digital device? How much do you know about your devices and the apps that you use on a daily basis? How much do you know about the companies that supply them?

As Permaculture aligned organisations, associations and networks how are we deciding what technology to use and why? Are we leaning towards what we already know, instead of a permaculture-design approach?

Well, I must say I’ve been hearing this conversation arising more and more. In different groups, family dinners, friends gatherings. The curiosity is growing, and the Digital Circle would like to host a space where you, the primary actors in the Permaculture movement, could share first your thoughts, challenges, and actions that can bring the movement closer to ethical digital tools that reflect our permaculture values.

Wrapping Up IPC16 — What’s Next?
17:00 – 19:00 UTC

Five days. Ten sessions. Twenty hours of conversations across the permaculture network.
In our final session, we’ll look back at the people, perspectives, connections and ideas that shaped the week — and then turn our attention forward.

Together, we will reflect on what we have heard and learned, identify what feels important to carry forward, and explore what comes next.