Events

GCC events bring together researchers, teachers, practitioners, and activists from around the world for online conversations on compassion, community, and social change.

All events are free to attend.

Upcoming events
September 15, 2026

Compassion Cafe is a fortnightly, informal online meet-up for the whole, global GCC family to come together. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you’ll find connection with others, support in your compassion practice and ideas for developing it, wherever you are in yo...

October 29, 2026

How do we keep our hearts open when our differences make us want to pull away? Leading researchers and clinicians Barbara Fredrickson, Kamilah Majied, and Myriam Mongrain will examine how everyday moments of joy, love, and contemplative practice can disarm defensive hab...

Compassion Café

Every two weeks, people from across the world join a free online call to practice compassion together, share what is on their minds, and simply connect.

The Café runs at two different times and welcomes people from every time zone.

Recent Past events

Missed an event? Recordings from past GCC gatherings are available below.

2024 Events