This coming weekend, hundreds of inspiring and inspired people will come together in New Bedford, Massachusetts for the 7th Annual Connecting for Change conference. A Bioneers by the Bay Conference, Connecting for Change is a gathering of leaders and pioneers who are committed to creating a better world and is open to all who care about making a difference.
Over the past six years, over 10,000 people have participated in Connecting for Change, coming together to learn from 80 keynote speakers including Greg Mortensen, Vandana Shiva, Bill McKibben, and Van Jones. Conference attendees have contributed to and learned from over 350 workshops, tours, films, and activities.
This year Connecting for Change boasts another impressive roster of speakers and series of workshops. Come hear from Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! and author of Breaking the Sound Barrier. Goodman is committed to speaking out against social injustice and solving the problems of the world through taking action and holding our leaders accountable.
Satish Kumar will be speaking on the importance of respecting the earth in order to build a better society. Serving as the editor of Resurgence Magazine, Kumar is also a member of the Advisory Board of Our Future Planet and has devoted his life to campaigning for peace, sustainability, and a new world view.
Also speaking is John Francis, known to many as the Planetwalker. With a long history of environmental activism, Dr. Francis will be addressing the causes and potential solutions of the present environmental crisis, weighing both scientific and humanitarian issues.
Laurie David will be delivering a unique presentation on the importance of Family Dinner in helping kids and parents alike navigate the challenges of today’s world. As the producer of An Inconvenient Truth, David has spent years bringing our attention to the critical issue of global climate change.
Come learn, contribute, and share at the 7th Annual Connecting for Change. A limited number of tickets are on sale here – be sure to secure yours today so you don’t miss out on this tremendous opportunity. Keep up to date on Connecting for Change via Facebook and Twitter and join the movement on October 21st-23rd.
