{"id":24168,"date":"2026-02-08T16:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T00:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/?p=24168"},"modified":"2026-02-08T16:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T00:50:16","slug":"the-generative-conversation-ba-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/the-generative-conversation-ba-community\/","title":{"rendered":"The Generative Conversation BA Community\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From our amazing friends in Japan:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Generative Conversation BA Community (GCBC) is a Japan-based community dedicated to creating spaces for meaningful dialogue through the World Caf\u00e9. We bring people together to speak openly, listen deeply, and generate collective intelligence across diverse perspectives. Our activities are rooted in Japan, and our regular meetings and workshops are conducted in Japanese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By integrating theory and practice, sharing insights domestically and internationally, and supporting the growth of practitioners, GCBC works to foster positive and sustainable social change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating 30 Years of the World Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the World Caf\u00e9. GCB sees this milestone not only as a celebration, but as a turning point to imagine the next 30 years of dialogue and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To honor this moment, GCBC is launching a campaign to host \u201c30 World Caf\u00e9s\u201d between October 2025 and May 2026. These caf\u00e9s will take place in a wide range of contexts\u2014community gatherings, organizations, education, local initiatives, nonprofits, and beyond\u2014cultivating a culture of conversation and collective learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invitation to Participate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We warmly invite individuals, organizations, and communities who resonate with the spirit of the World Caf\u00e9 to join this campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2060  \u2060Visibility and promotional support through GCBC channels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2060  \u2060Permission to use the official World Caf\u00e9 30th Anniversary logo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2060  \u2060Program design support, including question design and facilitation guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, we hope to look back and say: \u201c2025 was the year when World Caf\u00e9 conversations expanded in new and meaningful ways.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing Learning & Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since April 2025, GCBC has refreshed its regular gathering format to support both newcomers and experienced practitioners. Monthly sessions alternate between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2060  \u2060Basic sessions, focusing on World Caf\u00e9 foundations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2060  \u2060Advanced sessions, exploring deeper practice, inquiry, and creative harvesting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, in 2026, GCBC will continue hosting online monthly gatherings from February through December, held on the second Sunday of each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that these regular gatherings are conducted in Japanese.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to connecting with practitioners and communities around the world and to sharing learning across cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With appreciation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generative Conversation BA Community (GCBC)
https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/generative-conversation\/home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair: Tomohide Oshima
(For registration or more information, contact Tommy Oshima: <\/em>tommypoohsan@gmail.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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