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Evolving and Flourishing in an Age of Disruption

 June 18 - 21, 2025

Evolving and flourishing in an age of disruption: The role of spirituality in realignment and transformation

The 12th International Spirituality Conference
University of Calgary
Alberta Canada

Evolving and flourishing in an age of disruption: The role of spirituality in realignment and transformation

The 12th International Spirituality Conference

June 18 - 21st, 2025
University of Calgary,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The transdisciplinary conference aims to explore the evolving role of spirituality in addressing systemic and social transformation. In an era marked by rapid changes and global challenges, cultivating relationships and connectedness, belonging, and well-being are essential for fostering personal, community, and global flourishing. 

This conference will bring together academics, practitioners, students, and advocates interested in the intersection of spirituality and systemic change. 

Please check back soon for registration and conference details! 


Call for Submissions

We invite you to submit abstracts for presentations, workshops, and discussions that highlight research, pedagogy, practices, and innovative ideas related to the conference theme.

Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025

Possible Topics of Interest:

  • Transdisciplinary collaborative approaches to health and wellbeing
  • Paradigms and practices for mind, body, spirit synchronicity
  • Indigenous, Africentric, and Eastern wisdoms for flourishing
  • Cultivating relationships and connectedness for practice, pedagogy, and research
  • Incorporating innovative spiritual pedagogical approaches in curriculum
  • Spirituality, global systems, social justice, and social transformation in a changing world
  • Artificial Intelligence and spirituality
  • Spirituality and navigating ethical challenges and opportunities
  • Spirituality and the UN Sustainable Development
  • Goals for holistic wellbeing

Submission Guidelines:

  • Abstracts should be no more than 250 words. Indicate the primary presenter and co-presenter(s) contact information, including name, organization, and email address.
  • Specify the preferred format of your presentation (e.g., workshop, panel discussion, research presentation).
  • Describe how your presentation will facilitate audience participation and interaction.
  • Indicate whether you agree to have your presentation recorded.

Follow the link to submit on the UCalgary Journal Hosting site. Register for your account, then follow the instructions to submit your abstract. Thank you!

Sponsors

United Way Calgary and Area