Converse. Connect. Collaborate.

At Kingsbrae Conversations, our goal is to foster meaningful dialogue, spark inspiration, and ignite change. Our gathering will serve as a canvas for exploring ideas, embracing diverse perspectives, and weaving together the threads of understanding and change. To achieve this, we recognize the importance of asking the right questions. We believe these questions can lead us to profound insights and solutions.

Introducing BIG questions

As we prepare for our inaugural event, we've carefully curated a list of key questions for our change makers. These questions are more than just conversation starters; they're a roadmap for meaningful discussions. They will help us navigate complex issues, explore new perspectives, and find practical ways to create a better world. These are the kinds of questions that will drive our conversations and ultimately lead to positive change.

Climate Change & Solutions:

  • What are the primary drivers of climate change, and how can we effectively address them?

  • What strategies should we employ to mitigate climate change's impact and adapt to a changing world?

New Ways of Living:

  • How can we encourage humanity to live differently in harmony with our planet? What does this mean at the community and individual levels?

Values and Sustainability:

  • How do personal and collective values influence our planet's well-being, and how can we shift these values toward sustainability?

People taking notes at an event

Indigenous Wisdom:

  • What valuable lessons can we learn from indigenous cultures and the natural world, and how can we translate these lessons into actionable change?

Economic Systems:

  • Are our existing economic systems failing us and the planet? What alternative approaches are proposed, and how can we realistically transition to more sustainable models?

Technology for Change:

  • How can technology be leveraged to alter our planet's trajectory toward a more sustainable future?

Solving Global Challenges:

  • What strategies can we employ to tackle seemingly insurmountable global problems at scale?

Change Champions:

  • Who are the champions for change within industries, governments, and financial markets, and what roles do they play in driving positive transformation? 

Impact Beyond Borders:

  • How can an initiative based on the eastern edge of North America realistically influence global change? Is it true that change often begins on the margins?

Sustainable Leadership:

  • What does sustainable leadership mean in the 21st century, and how can leaders balance profitability with social and environmental responsibility?

The Role of Innovation:

  • How can innovation play a transformative role in addressing global challenges, especially in creating a more environmentally sustainable fashion industry?

Redefining Success:

  • In the pursuit of a sustainable future, how should success be redefined for businesses, communities, and individuals?

Empowering the Youth:

  • What strategies can empower the next generation to actively participate in addressing worldwide issues and making a positive impact?

  • What educational initiatives and resources are most effective in equipping youth with the knowledge and skills needed to address climate change and sustainability?

Collaboration for Change:

  • How can cross-sector collaboration foster innovative solutions and facilitate knowledge exchange to address societal and environmental challenges?

Embracing New Measures: 

  • Many alternative measures like happiness indices and human development metrics exist. How can we encourage developed countries and economies to adopt these alternative measurements as valuable progress indicators? 

  • What strategies are needed to convince policymakers, businesses, and citizens to embrace these new ways of assessing societal well-being?

Social Values and Decision-Making:

  • How do social values influence decision-making and policy development, and how can they lead to more socially responsible actions?