Ecovillages act as research and training centres for sustainable development within wider society. Alongside the abundance of networking opportunities and the flow of inspiration within and between participants, the hosting Eco-Valley Foundation will serve as a living example and field of practice for the themes of this year’s conference:

• Villages in Transition to Resilience - using participatory design processes for the journey towards a sustainable society 
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• Gaming - how to express our dedication to, and love for, the world in quests, adventures and shared journeys that are fun instead of hard work!! 
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• Sustainable Economy - alternatives to the prevalent growth model for creating resilient local economies. 
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• Alternative Technology - hands-on experience and the theoretical background to new technologies that make a real difference 
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• NextGEN  - The next generation in the Global Ecovillage Network: involving youth and young adults in sustainable projects
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• Global Scope of GEN – meeting engaged GEN-networkers and learning from best practice examples from all over the planet, including GEN-Europe, Africa and the Middle East.  
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Each day of the conference will start with talks and project presentations, followed by workshops in smaller groups in the afternoon. 

Our hosting partner community

Eco-Valley Foundation is based at the intentional community of Krishna Valley in southwest Hungary. The main purpose of the Eco-Valley Foundation is to facilitate the sharing of practical experience, education and collaboration with academic research institutes regarding sustainability.

25-30.000 tourists visit the Valley annually.

You can see a short movie about Krishna Valley: here.

Prices

Conference Fee

Regular        400 Euro

Reduced       250 Euro (for students, unemployed, people on low income) 

Food and Accommodation

We offer accommodation options with a wide range in standards and prices, from 124 Euro – 476 Euro for bookings after May 31.

Make use of our early bookings reduction and book for the following prices! 

For more accommodation options, a detailed description and pictures, go to our bookings website.

Registrations

Please go to our registrations website, get a username and use the online registration form provided there.

Grundtvig Grants

Those working in the field of adult education can apply for a Grundtvig ‘Visits and Exchanges’ grant. For this, you need to be a teacher or teacher trainer in the field of adult education. This possibility is open to employees, freelancers and volunteers alike. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/gen2012