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March 14 & 15, 2025
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Calling for a common destiny for the living

What if all we had to do was change the story humanity tells itself about itself? What if instead of counting 8 billion people on the planet, we saw ourselves as the 8 billion cells of a single organism: humanity. The exploration of an inspiring and necessary vision focuses on a humanity in coexistence with nature, harmonised with other humans and living things. 
Jean-Pierre Goux will introduce the concept of Homo Biopheris, an evolution of Homo Sapiens towards a collective planetary consciousness. His ‘blue revolution’ imagines a future in which man becomes a player in the biosphere, reconciled with the ecosystem that surrounds him.
Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk and advocate of inner peace, will bring a spiritual perspective to this transformation, emphasising that a new humanity is possible, one that engages with living things. Corine Pelluchon will enrich this reflection by sharing her philosophical vision of ecology and the common good, as set out in her book L'Être et la Mer, which reinvents existentialism through the theme of water.
These speakers will pave the way for a humanity in harmony, combining spirituality, ecology, and perhaps economics and politics, nurturing the hope of a future where man rediscovers himself in his relationship with nature. A moment of inspiration and reflection, encouraging us to imagine a humanity capable of reconnecting with the biosphere so that we can grow together in a new era.

Olivier D'AGAY , President of the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation

Jean-Pierre GOUX , Committed Entrepreneur, Writer and Speaker, President of OneHome and Biosphere Economics

Corine PELLUCHON , Philosopher

Matthieu RICARD , Buddhist Monk, Humanitarian, Author, and Photographer

Moderation: Vincent MAIGNIER, Experiential facilitator, founder of Tribaleo

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Saturday, March 15 – 09:30 - 11:00

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With the intervention of

Jean-Pierre GOUX
Jean-Pierre GOUX
Committed Entrepreneur, Writer and Speaker, President of OneHome and Biosphere Economics
Matthieu RICARD
Matthieu RICARD
Buddhist Monk, Humanitarian, Author, and Photographer
Corine PELLUCHON
Corine PELLUCHON
Philosopher
Olivier D'AGAY
Olivier D'AGAY
President of the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation

Moderation

Vincent MAIGNIER
Vincent MAIGNIER
Experiential facilitator, founder of Tribaleo