The IPC16 Conference brings together designers, farmers, educators, builders, and community leaders for two days of keynotes, talks, and conversations that open the wider journey of the event. Set at the Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture, better known as Wisdom King Farm, this is where the wider programme begins to take shape in public.
Framed by the wider IPC16 theme Beyond Sustainability: Many Paths, the conference is designed not only to share ideas from around the world, but to root them in the realities of Thailand. Alongside the main keynote programme, sessions will branch into multiple rooms, including a dedicated Thai-language space, helping create a genuine exchange between international permaculture voices and the traditions already present here in Thailand.
Translation and accessibility are also part of the vision for the event, with plans being explored to support interpretation across the programme. The full programme, with a profile for every speaker, is on the conference schedule.
The IPC16 Conference is anchored by two keynote addresses, one opening each day, alongside a programme of panels and parallel sessions.
Keynote Address
Kyle Holzhueter delivers the IPC16 keynote, drawing on over 20 years bridging Western permaculture and traditional Japanese building craft. A PhD researcher, Kyoto-trained plasterer, and founder of Permaculture Center Kamimomi in Okayama, Japan, Kyle brings a rare perspective on climate-responsive natural building to the global stage.
Keynote Address
David Holmgren co-originated permaculture with Bill Mollison in the 1970s and wrote the original manuscript of Permaculture One. From his Melliodora smallholding in Victoria, he distilled the discipline into the twelve design principles used by permaculture teachers worldwide. He joins IPC16 as the Day 2 keynote, appearing by video from Australia.
Ramphai Noikaew→
Sunisa Jamwiset Deiters→
Kanchit Khemchalerm→
Neil Willmann→
Jon Jandai→SWSupranee Willmann Mosaic Learning Centerprofile coming
Wiwat Salyakamthorn→
Manish Jain→
Manas Arvind→SSandra Ecoversities Allianceprofile coming
Olga Vita→
Michael Commons→
Catherine Austin Fitts→
Pareena Prayukvong→
Komsan Hutthaphet→
Nakorn Limpacuptathavon→
Vitoon Panyakul→
Idy Wong→
Trudy Juriansz→
Spencer Leung→SSSuchon Supsing Freelance, Thailandprofile coming
Trish Allen→
Bert Peeters→
Arrut Navaraj→
Thalea Tane→
Thao Kin→
Te Kaha→
Padma Koppula→PRPraphat Manuelo Ruengthanoo Sangob Foundationprofile coming
Robin Clayfield→See all in the schedule →The Golden Jubilee Museum of Agriculture in Pathum Thani, just outside Bangkok and easy to reach from the city.
An evening welcome party with dinner.
Two full days of conference, with lunch and dinner included.
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Morning departure to continue the journey at the Convergence.
Does not include breakfast and dinner on Sunday Nov 8. The Museum Farmers' Market opens daily at 8:00 AM for breakfast.
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Tickets are on sale now. Conference from 6,950 THB, concessionary rate 5,000 THB for eligible countries.
Students and groups of 5 or more adults book through the registration form
For any other special requests or questions, email registration@thaipermaculture.org
IPC16 takes place across two unique locations in Thailand: a national museum for the conference and a bamboo school for the convergence.
2 DaysThailand's national agriculture museum. The setting for two days of keynotes, panels, and formal presentations.
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5 DaysFive days of hands-on workshops, discussions, and community building at a bamboo construction school.
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