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
October 20, 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 21, 2026

Caring for others shouldn’t mean losing ourselves in the process. Join Kawtar El Alaoui for a practical exploration of the science of self-compassion, and discover how caring for ourselves can help us stay grounded, resilient and able to sustain our care for others.

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...

November 04, 2026

AI is rapidly becoming part of the infrastructure of everyday life. The question is not only what it will make possible, but what kind of world we want it to help create. Join us for a free online symposium bringing together diverse perspectives to explore how AI could...

November 10, 2026

Compassion Cafe is a fortnightly, informal 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 your pers...

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