Stronger Together: Community And Resilience In A Changing Climate
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Early Bird Registration Now Open
June 27th and 28th, 2026 at the Wilder Center, St. Paul, MN
Come Together for Change
Soul Conference 2026 creates space for all people to learn and grow as we share wisdom and build skills to better care for the Earth and one another in community.
If you are interested in participating as a sponsor or presenter, find more information through the links below.
MEET OUR KEYNOTE
Introducing Our Keynote Speaker:
Kaitlin Curtice
Kaitlin Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. An enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi Nation, she writes and teaches at the intersections of spirituality and identity for audiences committed to truth-telling and healing.
Her newest books are Spring’s Miracles: An Indigenous Celebration of Nature (March 2025), the latest title in her Four Seasons children’s series with Convergent/Random House, and Everything Is a Story (adult nonfiction, October 2025), which continues her exploration of spirituality, identity, and belonging.
Read more about Kaitlin here!
Don’t miss the chance to be inspired by Kaitlin Curtice! Join us and experience a keynote that will challenge, uplift, and stay with you long after the day ends. Secure your spot now and be part of a conversation that matters!
WHAT TO EXPECT
FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE
WE’RE STRONGER TOGETHER
Welcome to Soul Conference 2026, a two‑day immersive gathering focused on the intersection of environmental stewardship, spirituality, and community care in a changing world.
Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a curious newcomer, your presence matters as we come together to explore bold ideas and practical pathways toward sustainable wellbeing for all.
More than an event, this is an opportunity to connect with people who share your values and resources for effective, cooperative action.
Presented by:
WHY SOUL CONFERENCE?
Join us as we gather with:
Local Community Members
Environmental Advocates
Spiritual Practitioners
Thought Leaders
Cultural Changemakers
Soul Conference 2026 brings a diverse group of people into conversation to develop a more nuanced understanding of what it looks like to live well together on our shared planet.
Breakout Sessions
Explore a diverse selection of speakers and subject matter including interfaith, scientific, and creative approaches to understanding the self and the environment.
See local ecologists, theologians, and activists like Nasrieen Habib, and more during sessions on Saturday and Sunday
General Sessions
Share in local and indigenous knowledge with Imnizaska Drum Group, a local drumming group led by Amy Nelson.
Convene around questions of resources and engagement with our Resource Roundtable to help equip you to better understand and act for the benefit of the earth and the community - and leave with resources to take home!
Unlock a Path to Deeper Growth
No matter your choice of registration tier, each attendee receives the option to build connections, explore new perspectives, and enrich their conference experience.
Join us for this transformative, inspirational experience by clicking the button below.
Which Registration is Right for You?
Basic
Regular Price $199 | Early Bird: $149
Access to general sessions and keynotes
Daily breakout sessions between 8:30 and 4
General audience networking breaks during the conference
Included meals and coffee breaks
Basic (Student)
Students with an active institutional email are invited to register for $99 for the same perks as the Basic registration package.
Basic Plus
Regular Price: $229 | Early Bird: $179
Access to general sessions and keynotes
Daily breakout sessions between 8:30 and 4
General audience networking breaks during the conference
Included meals and coffee breaks
PLUS your choice of:
A specialty morning experience
VIP
Regular: $249 | Early Bird: $199
Access to general sessions and keynotes
Daily breakout sessions between 8:30 and 4
General audience networking breaks during the conference
Included meals and coffee breaks
And:
A specialty morning experience
WANT THE VIP EXPERIENCE?
Why VIP Registration?
All who attend the Soul Conference are invited to meaningful connections, with options designed to fit every participant’s interest. VIP registrants receive access to an exclusive specialty morning experience.
Morning Specialty Experiences:
An intimate space to slow down and go deeper.
VIP access includes entry into our curated morning and specialty experiences. These experiences will be intimate, guided offerings designed to restore, reconnect, and root the conference in embodied practice.
From guided meditation and energy healing to movement practices, creative expression, nature-based learning, or contemplative walks, these offerings invite you to slow down and experience the themes of Stronger Together in your body, not just your mind
Each offering is designed to:
Regulate and restore your nervous system
Deepen your connection to land and body
Create meaningful moments of stillness and reflection
Offer practical tools you can carry home
These are not breakout sessions. They are guided, intentional, immersive spaces, limited in size, and designed to integrate the ideas of the conference into lived experience. Think of it as moving from inspiration to embodiment.
VIP attendees receive priority access to these experiences, all of which will have limited capacity.
Make the Choice to Nourish Your Soul:
Led by professionals with decades of experience between them, these speciality opportunities provide Basic Plus and VIP Registrants with the opportunity to choose themselves outside of the busy conference schedule.
Ann Viveros (she/her)
Mandala Making Using Natural Materials
Dr. Paul Min (he/him)
Seokmun Breathing and Relaxation
Erica Moore (she/her)
Reiki Energy Healing and Alignment
Want to experience the VIP treatment for yourself?
Sponsors
Interact with local and national businesses and non-profits paving the way for the future of climate and community understanding. Ask questions, get more involved, and even take home swag from your favorite environmentally-conscious organizations
Community Partners
Join our community partners in our shared mission of uniting to understand and support the environment through community..See local leaders like Minnesota Multifaith Network, Elders for Climate Action, and more at our exhibiting station and Resource Roundtable and learn how their mission serves the community
