A gathering for changemakers, educators and practitioners who believe schools can create peaceful societies

Mumbai | January 23-24, 2027
Lodha Oakwood School, Wadala, Mumbai
Scholarship seats are available. Organisations interested in sponsoring scholarships can get in touch with us.

What if…
peace was not the absence of conflict, but something we actively built together, every day?

Schools are not neutral spaces.

Every structure, every routine, every conversation either builds peace or quietly erodes it. Across India, educators and parents sense that academic outcomes alone cannot be the measure of a school.

Anxiety is rising. Bullying persists.
​Children on the margins of caste, disability, gender, economic class and other identities continue to be underserved.

India’s NEP 2020 lays the foundation for socio-emotional learning and holistic development. What is still missing is a shared language, a committed community, and practical pathways to turn that intention into culture.

This gathering is not about adding one more thing to an educator’s plate. ​​
This is the plate.

What this gathering is for

01.
​Building Community

Connect with educators across schools and systems who share a belief that schools can do better. 
​A room for people who are asking similar questions, experimenting with change and looking for peers.

02.
​Construct Shared Meaning

Co-create a living understanding of what peaceful schools look like and why this conversation is urgent now.
Move beyond a single definition of a “peaceful school” and create space for different lived experiences, perspectives and contexts.

03.
​Share Practical Ideas

Exchange concrete tools and stories that participants can take back to their classrooms and staffrooms.
The emphasis is on usable learning— what can be tried, adapted and carried into everyday school life.

Who Belongs in this Room

This space invites and welcomes all who are walking the path of building peaceful schools.
School leaders and Principals 
​with power to make a change 
​
Education Policy Thinkers
who offer a systemic lens towards peacebuilding in schools
Teachers 
​who already sense that something needs to shift
Donors and Changemakers
​who think in systems and years, not events
​
Curriculum Designer​s
who shape content and practices for peacebuilding
Researchers and Practitioners 
​in peace education, SEL and restorative practices
Anyone
who is interested in building peaceful schools

What will it feel like?

This is a gathering. Participants are co-creators, not spectators. ​Expect most of your time in dialogue, reflection and doing rather than listening.

The Essentials

FORMAT
2-day In-person
Convening​
LOCATION
Lodha Oakwood School, Wadala, Mumbai
PARTICIPANTS​
100
 
The gathering is a paid event.
​Scholarship seats are available, and we are actively looking for organisations willing to sponsor them.

Beyond the Two Days

The gathering is the beginning of a community, not the end of an event.
​Participating schools will be invited into a multi-year partnership with access to masterclasses, school visits, peer learning circles and policy roundtables.

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FAQ

Who is this gathering for?
For educators, school leaders, curriculum and policy thinkers, researchers, practitioners, donors, changemakers and anyone with a genuine interest in building peaceful schools.
Is this a conference?
Not really. It is intentionally designed as a semi-formal gathering. Participants are co-creators, with significant time devoted to dialogue, reflection, inquiry and doing.
Where and when is it happening?
Mumbai, January 23–24, 2027, at Lodha Oakwood School, Wadala.
How many people will participate?
The convening is designed for approximately 100 participants.
Is the event paid?
Yes. The gathering is a paid event. Scholarship seats are available.
Can my organisation sponsor scholarship seats?
Yes. Organisations interested in sponsoring scholarship seats are encouraged to get in touch with the organisers.
What happens after the two days?
Participating schools will be invited into a multi-year partnership with access to masterclasses, school visits, peer learning circles and policy roundtables.
How do I express my interest?
Use the Express Your Interest form on the website. For direct enquiries, write to [email protected].

If you believe schools can build peaceful societies,
we want you in the room.

Interested in sponsoring scholarship seats or partnering with us? Get in touch. Contact [email protected]
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