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
There are no upcoming events at this time.
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.
2026 Events
2025 Events
Kindness as a Catalyst
Compassion in Conflict
Festival of Compassion
Intergenerational Healing Summit
Compasión, Medicina y Cirugía
How Compassion Works
Mapping Ourselves
Compassion Champions
The Five Keys to Finding Hope in Challenging Times
Healing Anxiety, Shame, and Anger
Hungry Beautiful Animals
Compassion Corps 2025 Launch
Cultivando tu Yo Compasivo
Can social media be healthy for young people?
Building Wisdom & Resilience For Women’s Leadership
Should compassion have borders?
Strength Circles
Growing Compassion for Men & Boys
2024 Events
Bridging Divides
Mindfulness-Based Training in Forgiveness
Resiliencia y Crecimiento
Be the change
Safety in Relationships
Using social media as a tool to unite
Aquietar
Messages of Kindness
Discover the freeing power of forgiveness
The unlikely key to compassion
US Elections: Can We Talk?
Could your idea spark social change?
How do we get the leaders we want?
Unmasking Trauma
Training Launch: 7 Steps To Compassionate Living
Meditadores Nómadas
On hearing the cries of the world
The importance of creative expression
Humanity’s greatest hope
I wish I had learnt this at school…
The healthy side effects of kindness
A Personalized Approach to Self-Compassion
Helping kids be smart about smartphones & social media
Self-Compassion for Shame
Why equality matters for social cohesion
Cómo Abrazar una Nueva Vida
Can business be humane?
Is there a path to peace for Israel-Palestine?
What is Compassionate Education?
Resiliencia Poética
The Transformational Power of Male Compassion
Empathy, Polarization & Artificial Intelligence
The Power of Forgiveness
Practical Mindfulness
Eco-affinity
Cultivating Compassion
Comunicación No Violenta:
What makes a thriving community?
Cultivating Aliveness
Women Peace & Politics
Leaders eat last but breathe first
Target 1.5 degrees: What are the barriers?
Encontrando la Luz en los Momentos más Difíciles
The healing power of compassion
Decolonizing mindfulness
How to give and receive compassion
AI and mental health
The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion
Managing Pain & Illness with Compassion
Surfing not sinking when living with pain and chronic health conditions
Surfing not sinking at work
2023 Events
Improving mental health for youth
El Poder de los Vecindarios Compasivos
Compassionate Politics
Strong hearts for turbulent times
How can compassion change societies?
Compassionate leadership
The role of compassion in the climate crisis
Compasión en medio del caos
The strong heart: Compassion amidst grievances, vengeance, and war
Compassion amidst the chaos
Moving through climate anxiety using the seven homecomings
Mindfulness for kids & teens
Launch of Compassion Corps
Opening awareness
How we banned the bomb
Transforming Healthcare through Compassion
Balancing energy and rest for the holidays
Día Internacional de Mindfulness con Eva Escolà Sala
The protective power of compassion in turbulent times
Peace is an Inside Job
Overcoming the barriers to meditation
A Heart-Centered Life
From Exhaustion to Empowerment
The best investment: Compassionate care for the youngest among us
Tapping into our five sense for increased happiness
Cultivating curiosity
Cultivating compassion for and from men and boys
Making the shift
The Trevor Project turns 25
#CompassionNow
Loving-kindness toward ourselves
Compassionate economics
Taking in the good with Rick Hanson
