Global Permaculture Convergence: IPC16 Thailand 2026 - Nov 2026

📅 November 7-15, 2026 | 📍 Pathum Thani, Thailand | 🏷️ conference

The IPC16 Thailand - International Permaculture Convergence is a landmark global gathering for permaculture practitioners, enthusiasts, and sustainability advocates, scheduled for November 7-15, 2026, at the Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture in Pathum Thani, Thailand. This event builds on the legacy of previous International Permaculture Convergences (IPCs), bringing together diverse communities from around the world to explore innovative solutions for regenerative living, ecological design, and earth stewardship. It is designed for permaculture designers, farmers, educators, activists, and anyone passionate about sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and environmental restoration. Attendees will engage in a multifaceted program that includes pre-conference activities starting with arrival and a welcome party on November 6, the main conference on November 7-8 featuring keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions on topics like regenerative farming techniques, water management in tropical climates, forest gardening, natural building, and community resilience strategies. The post-conference phase from November 9-15 extends to various locations, including optional programs, activities, and tours, with a specific highlight at Bamboo Wisdom School in Wang Nam Khieo on November 9-10, offering hands-on immersion in permaculture demonstration sites. Participants will learn practical skills such as permaculture design principles tailored to Southeast Asian contexts, soil regeneration methods, agroforestry systems, seed saving, and integrating traditional indigenous knowledge with modern permaculture ethics. Esteemed speakers and instructors from the Thai Permaculture Network, international permaculture institutes, and local experts are expected, though specific names are forthcoming—past IPCs have featured luminaries like Geoff Lawton and other pioneers. This convergence is invaluable for permaculture practitioners as it fosters networking across Asia and beyond, provides certification opportunities, inspires scalable projects, and addresses regional challenges like climate change, food security, and biodiversity loss in Southeast Asia. By emphasizing the theme 'Beyond Sustainability - Many Paths' (as noted in related announcements), it encourages convergence of movements in organic farming, agroecology, and holistic environmental sustainability, equipping attendees with tools to implement real-world projects upon return. Whether you're a beginner seeking a Permaculture Design Certificate pathway or an advanced practitioner sharing experiences, IPC16 offers transformative learning in a vibrant, culturally rich setting, complete with Thai hospitality, local cuisine, and excursions to permaculture farms. For permaculture professionals in Southeast Asia, it's a rare chance to collaborate on regional networks like the Southeast Asia Permaculture Network (SEAPN), accelerating the adoption of resilient food systems amid growing ecological pressures. Early registration via info@thaipermaculture.org is recommended to secure spots in this highly anticipated event.