EVENTS

we. are. msls.

ART OF HOSTING TRAINING | 16 - 19 JUNE 2019 | KARLSKRONA

"How can we build our capacity to co-create the world we want to live in
​as humans, communities, organisations, and citizens of Earth?"
In a world with increasingly big challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, migration, poverty and general divisions between people, it is vital we come together to make sense of and address them. We face these challenges as individuals, citizens of the Earth, and as communities and organisations. Engaging and energizing ourselves at these different levels requires skills in dialogue, working in complex systems, and helping the whole be more than the sum of its parts. This is why we are calling the 10th Art of Hosting Karlskrona training with the question:

How can we build our capacity to co-create the world we want to live in as humans, communities, organisations, and citizens of Earth?

What capacities are required to work with these diverse groups within a complex and rapidly changing world? What is the individual’s role and how can we empower each other? The Art of Hosting training provides us with the space for such inquiries. It gives us the necessary methods and practices to explore our individual and collective roles in the world through meaningful conversations. For this 10th Art of Hosting Karlskrona training, we are inviting all who feel called to explore how to build our capacity to co-create a thriving global society.

MSLS REUNION | 24 - 26 JUNE 2019 | KARLSKRONA

Calling all MSLS Alumni to come Home!

​Imagine sitting around the fire, sharing good food, laughter and life stories with the people you love while the sun is setting on the horizon, filling the sky with all these beautiful colours that only Karlskrona has to offer. Sounds familiar? ​We invite you to come and join us in celebrating 15 years of MSLS here in Karlskrona, where it all began... 
“Will there be enough leaders in time?” It is this simple yet powerful question that Dr. Göran Broman and Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt put out in the world in 2004 and lies at the core of MSLS.

Over the years more than 700 of us - sustainability leaders from 86 countries - have said yes to this invitation to embark on a journey of transformation on the beautiful archipelago of Karlskrona. And now it´s time to come home!

Our intention for the reunion is to renew and strengthen the sense of our community - to celebrate life and the work we do in the world. ​

THE SHAPE OF OUR REUNION

Date: 24 June 2019 | When? 9:00AM - 5:00PM | Venue: BTH, Multisalen

​The purpose of the day is to spend time with the people that walked alongside us during our MSLS journey and to connect to our other mates that we just have not met yet!

Date: 25 June 2019 | Venue: Mjölnareholmen*

​On Day 2 we invite you to our Open Space Festival on the beautiful island of Mjölnareholmen. You will become the crafters of this day: from playing games to having deep conversations around topics that matter - everything is possible!





*we will share more exact information with you for how to get to the island. ​

Date: 26 June 2019 | When? 9:00AM - 11:00PM  Venue: BTH, Multisalen

Day 3 of the reunion is about using our collective intelligence to explore both the tangible as well as intangible ways of staying connected, and moving forward.
Our reunion closes with a festive gala dinner!

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FEES

We would like the reunion to be as accessible to everyone, no matter their financial situation. Therefore, we intentionally kept the fee as low as possible which means that the price is equal to the costs of all the meals which are included in the event (six fikas, three lunches and one three-course gala dinner).
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Regular ticket - 850 SEK incl. VAT (plus 6% ticket booking fee)

SCHOLARSHIPS & DONATIONS

For those of you who cannot afford a ticket, we have a limited amount of scholarships available. Please send a one-pager to us via email motivating why you would like to use the scholarship to come to Karlskrona.

For those of you who are willing to support our scholarship system, there is a possibility to make donations. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you help me with my accommodation?

Can I get funding for the MSLS Reunion ticket fee?
  • We have made a deal with Hotel Conrad that each MSLS alumn´ booking a room there will get a 20% discount.
  • Here is also a list for you with all possible paid accommodation options in Karlskrona.
  • On top of that we are not offering support for finding accommodation - the sooner you organize your stay the better!
  • One of our core values for the reunion is “radical inclusion”. As for the ticket price, we want to enable as many alumni  to come to Karlskrona as possible. Therefore our approach is that alumni attending our reunion will only pay for their food (6 fikas, 3 lunches & a three-course gala dinner)
  • On top of that we will make it possible for alumni and friends of MSLS to either donate to the reunion and/or pay a ticket for someone who cannot afford the price.

What is the dress code / what clothes should I bring?

How can I organize my travel together with other alumni from my region? 
  • Since we will spend our second day on an island, please bring outdoor shoes and outdoor clothes as well as some headgear/sun protection and your swim wear!
  • The dress code for the Gala Dinner on Day 3 is smart casual.
  • Please connect with other attendees over Facebook

What does the ticket price cover?

  • The ticket price includes the whole experience: 6 fikas, 3 lunches & 1 three-course gala dinner, the event locations, the host etc.  
  • What is not included and self-organized are your accommodation & travel costs
  • Unfortunately we cannot accommodate individual requests for meal schedule changes and associated ticket fee reductions

Will there be parties / room for self-organization?

  • We want to organize the boundary conditions for the reunion to allow for creativity and freedom for you alumni to do what you feel like doing within those.
  • ​There is thus not limit to co-create parties, dinners etc. on Day 1 and Day 2. Imagine having a Mustard House Party with all who ever lived there? 

THE MSLS REUNION IS SPONSORED BY

SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTACT

MSLS OPEN HOUSE WEBINAR  |  22 MARCH 2019

This session was geared toward prospective students who had a chance to learn about our curriculum and how it equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and global networks necessary for leading the transition to a sustainable society. Current MSLSers provided a glimpse into what student life is like here in the Learning Lab and on the Karlskrona archipelago, and alumni shared their path from MSLS into the field. You could not join the Open House? Here is a recording for you to watch: 

      FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS

Rosalyn Muthoni Nduhiu, Kenya, MSLS 2019 
Current MSLS student
​Muthoni runs a consultancy that engages corporates and relevant stakeholders in embracing ecological and social sustainability through their operations. She also guides her clients in integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into business through strategic and long term interventions.
Ben Kneppers, Chile, MSLS 2008 
COO, Bureo Inc
Ben directs Bureo's social and environmental programs and leads all operations in Chile. During his career, he has managed sustainability research projects and programs in five different countries with his last being at Fundación Chile in Santiago prior to starting Bureo in 2013. He is internationally recognised for his project management work in the field of sustainability and has received accolades from the United States Secretary of State and the greater environmental community. 
Kurt Klusch, Germany, MSLS 2019 
Current MSLS student
Kurt is a curious, compassionate and passionate human being, with a track record of 20+ years of professional and life experience by working for different organizations in different industries (Trade, Telecommunications, Semiconductor, Education), living in different countries and traveling the globe.  After MSLS he will support individuals, groups and organizations on their transformational journey towards more sustainable behaviors, by utilizing his intuition, creativity and experience in order to contribute to a more sustainable society.
Dana Gierke, Germany, MSLS 2014 
MSLS Program Team 
Dana is a member of the MSLS program team at the Department of Strategic Sustainable Development at BTH. She holds a BA in Social and Cultural Studies from the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, and a Master´s in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability from BTH. Before joining the MSLS program team she has worked in the high-voltage cable business
Yannick Wassmer, Netherlands, MSLS 2017 
MSLS Program Team 
Yannick is a member of the MSLS program team. He has worked in the governmental sector with a focus on exploring new forms of public-private collaboration and facilitating multi-stakeholder process to create sustainable change. 

ARE YOU THE NEXT SUSTAINABILITY LEADER?

MSLS 2020 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

ROUND 1 - TIMELINE
OPENS: OCT 16th, 2018
DEADLINE: JAN 15th, 2019
ROUND 2* - TIMELINE
OPENS: JAN 16th, 2019
DEADLINE: to be announced
*NOTE: Round 2 Applications open if there are still seats left to be filled from Round 1. All applications in this round are assessed on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply, the higher your chance of success.