Gathering 2026

beyond the visible

From outer space to inner space

Express your interest

be the first to join!

Applications open
15 June, 2026

Where

Pontresina,
Switzerland

When

Sept 3-6
2026

Who

250+
participants

Cost

300 – 3,000
CHF

Theme

Beyond the Visible

We live in a world animated by forces we cannot see, yet upon which all life depends.

The forces that will define the next century are already at work. They move through mycelial networks beneath our feet, through atmospheric currents above our cities, through the infrastructural flows below them, through the physiology and memory that shape human culture. They are invisible to the eye yet undeniable in their consequence.

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This is not a traditional conference. It is an invitation, an opportunity to look beneath the surface – through science, story, art, and dialogue. We bring together voices from ecology, neuroscience, technology, spirituality, and systems thinking, Beneath The Surface seeks to illuminate not only what we often overlook, but how we can learn to see differently.

This is a gathering of minds, hearts, and disciplines exploring the invisible dimensions that shape our lives; the networks beneath the soil, the flows within our bodies, the architectures of consciousness, and the systemic patterns guiding our societies and ecosystems.

Unique

What you'll experience

[y]our 2040 is truly unlike any gathering, event or conference you have been to! We curate every moment of our time together to give YOU a unique and thoughtful experience. 

This includes:

  • Beautiful natural environment
  • Vegetarian cuisine
  • Meaningful connections
  • Uniquely designed workshops 
  • Mass collaboration
  • Amazing speakers 
  • Expert facilitation team
  • Local engagement
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Format

customizable participation

[Y]our 2040 are a group who like to grow, adapt and evolve.

In 2026 we have a new format; a 4-day opt-in experience. Here each participant can join for one, two, or four days based on what works best for them and their interests.

  • Day 1 : Five curated panel discussions, networking, live music and lunch.
  • Jeffersonian Dinners: intimate meals focused on a topic.
  • Day 2 : Topical workshops.
  • Day 3+4 : Inner work with mindfulness activities, outdoor interactions and deep one-on-one time.

 

Join 250+ individuals who will learn, engage and co-create a positive future together, now.