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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Hope in Action: From Vision to Practice

In a world filled with uncertainty, hope can sometimes feel like an abstract idea. But what if hope could be turned into action?

At this gathering in Taipei, we will explore how vision can be transformed into concrete initiatives — and how collective care, intergenerational responsibility, and strategic hope can guide us toward meaningful change.

Together with local and international voices, we will reflect on:

• How organizations and individuals can move from vision to practical action

• The responsibility we share across generations

• How humanitarian and social forces can collaborate for a sustainable future

Why join us?

• Be inspired to see how today’s choices shape the lives of future generations

• Connect with others who believe that sustainability and humanity are not just ideals, but possibilities for real action

• Learn more about how we, together with partners, are bringing hope to life — in Taiwan and beyond

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At The Explorers Club

September 23: New York City, 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 marks the U.S. launch of Hope for Life on Our Planet: Inspiration for Seven Generations — a landmark collection of essays from more than sixty of the world’s most visionary leaders, including Nobel laureates, business pioneers, scientists, artists, and humanitarians.

The evening will feature contributions and reflections from:

• Dame Jane Goodall – Founder, Jane Goodall Institute (Opening & Greeting)

• Narges Mohammadi – Human Rights Leader & Nobel Peace Prize laureate
  
  

• Hans Vestberg – Chairman & CEO, Verizon (Opening Remarks)

• Jonathan Granoff – President of the Global Security Institute & Representative to the UN for World Summits of Nobel Peace Laureates
  
  
• Vidar Helgesen – Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
  
  

• Richard Wiese – President, The Explorers Club (Welcome & Introduction)

• Osvald Bjelland – Founder & Chairman, Origination Foundation (Welcome & Background of HOPE)

• Leonard Levie – Chairman, AIAC; Explorers Club Trustee & Poet Laureate (Poem Dedication Reading)

• Lord John Browne – Chairman, Beyond Net Zero

• Robert Swan – Explorer and Environmental Leader; first person to walk to both poles

• Robert Thurman – Professor Emeritus, Columbia University

• Michael Douglas – Academy Award–winning Actor and UN Messenger of Peace

Moderated by Lyndsay Howard, Senior Advisor, Bloomberg News.

Together, these voices will explore how hope can be reframed as strategy — from biodiversity to boardrooms, from human rights to digital connectivity, from polar ice to energy transition.

This will be an evening of ideas, inspiration, and dialogue — setting the stage for how business, science, and culture can unite to shape prosperity for the next seven generations.

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At Bombay House, Tata Group Headquarters

Hosted by Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and contributor to Hope for Life on Our Planet, this gathering brought the HOPE movement to India.

In conversation with Rajashree Birla, leading philanthropist and co-author, alongside global voices such as Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid (African Union), Prof. Nicholas Peters (Imperial College), Sanjiv Mehta (L. Catterton), and Thorhild Widvey (Vår Energi), the event explored where hope can be found today — and how we can protect it for the generations to come.

Chaired by Dr. Osvald Bjelland, Founder and Chairman of the Origination Foundation, the dialogue centered on values, leadership, and the practical actions needed to bring long-term thinking back into business, policy, and society.

The evening concluded with reflections on “What’s Next for Hope?” and a shared commitment to carry this momentum forward — followed by high tea at Bombay House.

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