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Think Beyond

The Norval Foundation | Cape Town, South Africa | October 14, 15, & 16, 2025

Think Beyond is a unique global gathering. It is more than an event—it’s an immersive, boundary-pushing experience designed to challenge your thinking and inspire action towards shaping a world in which families and communities can flourish. 

  • A global movement in the making: Think Beyond convenes 250 visionary thinkers, doers, leaders, and dreamers from diverse disciplines and perspectives. It’s a space to tackle the major transformations reshaping our world today. Through collective insight and social imagination, this gathering doesn’t just explore ideas—it’s an opportunity to create bold, actionable responses to the demographic, cultural, technological, environmental, and economic shifts defining our time. How can we integrate care and solidarity into our systems? How do we create economies of flourishing? How can human-centered technology and mindful leadership shape a better future?
  • Expect the unexpected: Engage in provocative conversations, immersive experiences, multidisciplinary exploration, installations, and an alchemy of ideas, learning, and wisdom drawn from philosophy, politics, poetry, economics, music, science, nature, and art. This is a space where participants leave not just inspired but also equipped to navigate and shape a new future.
  • Human flourishing: At the core of Think Beyond is the belief that flourishing is the realization of human dignity. This journey begins in the earliest years of life through meaningful connections between children, caregivers, and communities. But flourishing isn’t just a personal journey; it’s a collective endeavor to build systems and societies where dignity is the foundation for all.

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The overarching theme for Think Beyond 2025 is “WAYFINDING”—an invitation to navigate the complexities of our changing world and discover pathways to flourishing futures.

The program explores critical themes, including:

  • The Future of Care
  • Mindful Leadership
  • Human-Centered Technology
  • Fostering Solidarity
  • Economies of Flourishing

Participants can choose their preferred stream for each part of the event, balancing short-term impact with long-term vision:

  • NOW Stream: Focused on immediate, actionable strategies within a 15-year horizon. Empowering participants to implement practical, tangible solutions that address current challenges.
  • NEXT Stream: Centered on a long-term, generational vision, this stream emphasizes legacy building for future generations, inspiring participants to think beyond immediate challenges and envision the broader impact of their actions

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An Experience Designed for Lasting Impact
Think Beyond prioritizes meaningful engagement, practical outcomes, and human connection.

Immersion: Beyond thought-provoking keynotes, participants can join storytelling walks, creative workshops, and hands-on activities that spark shared dialogue and deep insight.

Curation: Curated cohort groups are carefully matched to foster trust and collaboration, while dynamic, interactive formats replace conventional event panels to emphasize co-creation.

Intentional Space and Hospitality: The agenda is designed with spaciousness and intention, blending actionable sessions with reflective pauses to recharge and inspire. Hospitality is crafted with care, from locally sourced meals to welcoming spaces designed for informal networking and connection.

Longer-Term Impact: Beyond the event, participants are supported with tools, access to networks, and follow-up opportunities to sustain momentum and apply what they’ve learned.

Chief Curator

Nicole Biondi will curate Think Beyond. Nicole is a seasoned curator of transformative experiences that inspire action and foster deep connections. With a track record of designing and leading impactful gatherings, she excels at creating spaces where diverse voices come together to explore bold ideas and spark innovation. Based in South Africa, Nicole previously led the Think Future gatherings, acclaimed for their innovative formats and ability to inspire bold, actionable solutions to pressing challenges. 

Who Will Attend?

  • Think Beyond 2025 brings together a dynamic and influential global community, offering an unparalleled space for connection, collaboration, and transformative action. Attendees include thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and changemakers, all united by a shared commitment to shaping flourishing futures.
  • The gathering features visionaries and experts from philosophy, politics, economics, science, and the arts, who provide deep insights into the transitions reshaping our world. Grassroots changemakers present localized solutions to global challenges, while artists and creatives infuse the event with imagination and storytelling, weaving transformative ideas throughout.
  • Policymakers and advocates are at the forefront of redefining our systems and economies. Young leaders bring imagination and creativity to envision a better future. Global innovators push boundaries in human-centered technology, environmental sustainability, and mindful leadership. Corporate and philanthropic leaders craft bold strategies and impactful investments to drive meaningful change.

Why Cape Town, South Africa?

  • Cape Town offers a dynamic intersection of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and historical significance, making it an ideal setting for Think Beyond 2025. As a city that embodies global challenges and remarkable innovation, Cape Town provides an ideal environment for reflecting on the complex issues facing our world—from urban development and social justice to environmental sustainability.
  • With its rich blend of histories, landscapes, and perspectives, Cape Town allows participants to experience firsthand the realities of a society undergoing transformation. It is a living case study on navigating transitions, fostering resilience, and creatively solving problems. 
  • Hosting Think Beyond here connects global conversations on flourishing futures with a local context, offering insights into the practical steps needed to shape just, peaceful, and sustainable communities.
  • The Norval Foundation, set against the backdrop of the city’s natural beauty, will provide a welcoming, inspiring space that encourages deep reflection, collaboration, and creative thinking.

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October 14–16, 2025

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