Dr. Arjen Wals
Professor, UNESCO Chair & Writer
Netherlands
Annual Conference · Krka National Park, Croatia
Regenerate
Europe
Let regeneration take root - in our soil, our food, our communities, and ourselves.
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"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
— Mary Oliver, The Summer Day
Regeneration is a global movement born out of the urgent need to address the environmental and societal challenges of our time. Regeneration recognizes the need for a personal transformation as the cornerstone of systemic change. It asks us to rethink, reimagine and regenerate the way we live, the way we conduct business, and the way we treat each other and our shared home, planet Earth.
At Regenerate Europe we gather to inspire and motivate change, from within ourselves, within society and within nature. We come together to showcase real-life examples of regeneration in the spheres of tourism, agriculture, gastronomy, education and other fields of human endeavour.
We connect dreamers, policymakers, scholars, and practitioners, sharing the know-how, insights, and stories that equip us with knowledge and inspiration to address global challenges starting with our own backyard. We can be a force for good in the world, together.
Conference Programme
Past Conferences
Day 1 — May 2, 2024
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Opening Ceremony
Dr. Irena Ateljevic, Dr. Marko Jelic, Nela Slavica, Alen Jerkunica, Kresimir Sakic
Keynote
"What is Regeneration: From Inner to Outer Change"
Dr. Arjen Wals
Panel
European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA)
Yanniek Schoonhoven, Sheila Darmos
Panel
Agrobiodiversity as a Competitive Advantage
Roman Ozimec, Mato Goravica, Brankica Borovic
Keynote
"Wellness, Sense-making and Human Dignity in Times of Climate Change"
Dr. Luis Fernandez Carril
Interactive Breakout Discussions
Day 2 — May 3, 2024
Conscious Presencing Exercise
Nilima Bhat
Keynote
"Healing the Soil, Feeding the Soul, Regenerating Tourism"
Dr. Irena Ateljevic
Keynote
"Regenerative Transformation at Scale"
Gabrielle Kalkwijk-Beerepoot
Panel
Reinventing Agrifood Systems
Simon Kraemer, Ivo Degn
Keynote
"Transforming the Dominant Paradigm"
Catarina Soares
Day 3 — May 4, 2024 (Optional)
2023 Conference — April 27–28 · Aspira University, Split
The inaugural Regenerate Europe conference brought together thought leaders in regenerative agriculture, tourism, and gastronomy at Aspira University of Applied Sciences in Split, Croatia. Highlights included:
- Keynotes on regenerative leadership and transformative education
- Panels on regenerative tourism and sustainable gastronomy
- Case studies from pioneering farms and producers across Europe
- Tasting workshops featuring artisanal Croatian and Portuguese producers
- Community building and networking among 100+ participants from 15 countries
Our Community
Speakers
Sheila Darmos
Regenerative Farmer, Founder, Southern Lights
Greece
Yanniek Schoonhoven
Regenerative Farmer & Educator
Netherlands / Spain
Dr. Irena Ateljevic
Scholar, Researcher & Social Entrepreneur
Croatia
Nilima Bhat
Distinguished Professor, Tecnologico de Monterrey
Mexico
Tomislav Škarica
Creative Strategist, Film Producer, Netflix
Croatia
Catarina Soares
Regenerative Development Practitioner
Portugal
Gabrielle Kalkwijk
Former CEO of Ardo, Regen Agriculture Advocate
Netherlands
Marjolein Nagel
Leadership Coach & Qigong Teacher
Netherlands
Brankica Borovic
Founder, Viktoria Natural Cosmetics
Croatia
Simon Kraemer
Political Agroeconomist, Policy Advisor
Germany
Mate Sucic
Award-winning Chef, Farmer, Restaurateur
Croatia
Dr. Luis Fernandez Carril
Environmental Ethics & Climate Change Researcher
Mexico
Mato Goravica
Merchant Navy Captain, Carob Farmer
Croatia
Ivo Degn
Climate Farmers Co-Founder
Austria / Spain
Roman Ozimec
Wildlife Biologist & Agroecologist
Croatia
Nilima Bhat
Shakti Leader and Educator
Alexander Schieffer
Professor and Academic Activist
Patricia Dias
Founder, The Art of Tasting Portugal
Ales Winkler
Founder, Kumapricka Goat Cheese Farm
Denis, Maja & Maruska
Founders, Kriz Biodynamic Winery
Vicky Smith
Founder, Earth-Changers.com
Karmela Viskovic
Leader, Valfresco Direct
Robert Bralic
Founder, Ventula Travel
Rocco Reukema
Regenerative Urban Designer
Sandra Babac
Co-founder, Sinjorina Smokva
Joao Rodrigues
Michelin Chef, Projecto Materia
Celiane Camargo-Borges
Breda University
Where We Gather
Location
Krka National Park
Eco-Campus Puljane
Located just inland from Croatia's coastal gem of Sibenik, Krka National Park is a breathtaking natural wonder renowned for its cascading waterfalls and rich biodiversity. Krka shelters over 800 plant species, over 200 bird species, and 10 endemic fish within its boundaries. The park's centerpiece, Skradinski Buk, is the largest travertine waterfall system in Europe.
Terra Meera
Center for Regeneration & Human Potential
Terra means land in Latin while Meera derives from Sanskrit and Slavic roots, meaning the sea or peace (mir). Together, Terra Meera means the peaceful land that looks towards the sea. The land sits in a fertile valley, close to natural springs and an intimate forest with a river running through it. It is located in the Sibenik-Knin county, near the ancient Bribir ruins and about 14 km from the city of Skradin.
The Team Behind
Organizers
Terra Meera is a Croatian center for human potential focusing on establishing local short food supply chains and leading the transition to regenerative land stewardship.
As a pioneering force in Croatian private higher education, Aspira College educates and inspires future changemakers.
Krka National Park follows the course of the Krka River. It features seven tufa waterfalls, the Visovac monastery, and a unique river ecosystem that has shaped the surrounding karst landscape for millenia.
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