At The Explorers Club

On September 23, 2025, the global HOPE movement arrives in New York City with a special book panel and reception at the legendary Explorers Club.

This gathering will celebrate the U.S. launch of HOPE FOR LIFE ON OUR PLANET: INSPIRATION FOR SEVEN GENERATIONS, a collection of essays from more than sixty of the world’s most visionary leaders — including Nobel laureates, business pioneers, scientists, artists, and humanitarians.

Guests will hear directly from contributors such as:

• C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo Foundation
• Robert Thurman, Professor Emeritus, Columbia University
• Robert Swan, the first person to walk to both poles
• Hans Vestberg, Chairman & CEO, Verizon
• Lord John Browne, Co-Founder and Chairman, Beyond Net Zero
• Dame Jane Goodall, Founder, Jane Goodall Institute
• Richard Wiese, Host and President, The Explorers Club
• Osvald Bjelland, Founder and Chairman, Origination

The evening will be moderated by Lyndsay Howard, Senior Advisor, Bloomberg News.

This will be an evening of ideas, inspiration, and dialogue — reframing how we think about hope as a strategy for global progress and long-term prosperity.

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By invitation only

A forthcoming Hope for Life on Our Planet event is planned for Mumbai, hosted by Natarajan Chandrasekaran, contributor, co-author, and Chairman of Tata Sons.

As one of India’s most influential business leaders, Chandrasekaran brings a decisive voice on the role of industry in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future. His leadership at the helm of Tata Group companies and initiatives like Project Aalingana exemplifies long-term investment in decarbonization, circular economy, and nature restoration.

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An upcoming gathering in the Hope for Life on Our Planet series is planned for New Delhi, India, and will be hosted by Rajashree Birla, contributor and co-author of the book.

A leading voice in Indian philanthropy, Rajashree Birla has dedicated decades to rural development, social impact, and the arts. As Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development, she brings deep insight into sustainable change and intergenerational progress.

Full event details to be announced.

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Rajashree Birla and Dr. Osvald Bjelland, to reflect and debate the ideas behind Hope for Life on Our Planet.

At The Stegra Headquarters

Following its successful launches in London and Prishtina earlier this summer, Hope for Life on Our Planet: Inspiration for Seven Generations will be officially introduced in Sweden on September 2.

The Stockholm event will explore how business, finance, and academia can work together to create a more sustainable and inclusive future. Conversations will focus on the urgent choices ahead, and the opportunities to mobilize leadership and capital for the next generations.

Speakers include:

• Henrik Henriksson – CEO of Stegra AB and co-author of the book
• Dr. Osvald Bjelland – Founder and Chairman of Origination, Editor and Contributing Author
• Caroline Flammer – Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
• Terrence Keeley – Chief Investment Officer and Chairman, 1PointSix LLC

This gathering also marks the introduction of the Stockholm Finance Studio – Financing our Future (29–30 January 2026), a new platform uniting global business leaders, investors, and academic partners from Columbia University and Stockholm Resilience Centre. Its aim: to co-develop scalable, bankable solutions that meet the needs of the next seven generations.

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At The Courtauld Institute of Art

By invitation only

This special event will be hosted by John Lord Browne of Madingley, contributor author, and Dr. Osvald Bjelland, the initiator, co-author and editor of this unprecedented global initiative.

Together, we will explore how thought leaders from across disciplines—and across the world—have come together to share bold ideas, personal truths, and long-term visions for a regenerative future.

Attendance is by invitation only, and space is limited.
This gathering brings together an intimate circle of originators committed to shaping a wiser, more hopeful path forward.

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Lord Browne of Madingley and Dr. Osvald Bjelland, to reflect and debate the ideas behind Hope for Life on Our Planet.

By invitation only

The next gathering in the Hope for Life on Our Planet series will take place in Prishtina, Kosovo — hosted by Përparim Rama, Mayor of Prishtina and contributor of Hope, and Dr. Osvald Bjelland, initiator, co-author, and editor of this global initiative.

Together with a select group of contributors, changemakers, and cross-sector leaders, we will continue the conversation around long-term thinking, regenerative development, and intergenerational stewardship.

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