Prout Convention 2026
Economic Democracy: Creating Well-being for All
18th–23rd July 2026 | Avnø Oasis Ecovillage, Denmark
Join hundreds of Proutists, educators, activists, community builders, and change-makers from around the world for six days of inspiration, collaboration, and practical action at the Prout Convention 2026.
In a time of deep ecological, economic, and social uncertainty globally, many are searching for new pathways that restore balance between people, communities, and the planet. This year’s theme:
Economic Democracy: Creating Well-being for All,
invites us to explore how we can reclaim economic power for individuals and communities, and translate Prout’s vision into concrete, lived alternatives.
Economic democracy is not just an economic model…
…it is a lived expression of collective care, cooperation, and empowerment.
It involves:
Reclaiming community control over resources
Strengthening cooperative ownership and local self-reliance
Building economies rooted in human dignity and ecological balance
Designing systems that nurture well-being rather than extraction
Throughout the convention, we will explore practical responses to the central question:
How can we move from today’s centralised and exploitative systems toward decentralised, cooperative, and life-affirming economies — in our own communities?
Expect sessions that are hands-on, example-driven, and solution-oriented, highlighting real-world initiatives and offering space for collaborative planning and strategic development.
What to Expect
Keynote talks and interactive presentations
Practical workshops and strategy labs
Community dialogues and networking
Music, cultural evenings, and celebration
Daily nourishing vegetarian meals
Time for rest, walks, ocean visits, and reflection
A warm, international, and values-aligned community
Convention for the Whole Family
The Prout Convention warmly welcomes families.
Alongside the main programme, there will be a coordinated children’s programme, offering a playful, supportive, and inspiring environment where children embark on their own journey of self-discovery, cooperation, creativity, and connection with nature.
Through stories, games, crafts, movement, and reflection, children will explore core values of Prout in age-appropriate and experiential ways — making the convention a nourishing experience for all generations.
Venue: Avnø Oasis Ecovillage & Højskole
https://avno.org/
The convention will be hosted at Avnø Oasis Ecovillage, a vibrant community, adult learning centre (højskole), and regenerative hub on the Danish coast.
Avnø Oasis is a living example of community, sustainability, learning, and regeneration in practice. Set within a protected natural area near the sea, it offers an ideal environment for reflection, collaboration, creativity, and renewal.
Highlights of the Venue:
A thriving ecovillage and international learning centre
Comfortable accommodation, including dormitory rooms and camping options
Spacious workshop rooms, auditorium, classrooms, and creative spaces
Organic, sentient meals prepared in a professional kitchen
Forest, gardens, coastline, and outdoor gathering areas
Playgrounds and open spaces for children
A deeply supportive community atmosphere
Avnø Oasis is more than a venue — it is a living ecosystem of connection, growth, and regeneration, making it a powerful setting for exploring and embodying Prout’s vision.