Events
Where Knowledge Becomes Collaboration - The Spirit of GAHODA Events
GAHODA’s events are not ordinary conferences or workshops. They are laboratories of cooperation, where science meets diplomacy, and innovation meets humanity.
Each gathering — whether an international conference or a small retreat — is designed to build shared understanding, inspire solutions, and strengthen networks that shape the Humanitarian Age.
Our events are spaces for dialogue, research exchange, and experiential learning.
They bring together scientists, diplomats, policymakers, mediators, and humanitarian actors to co-create knowledge that transcends institutions and borders.
1. The Humanitarian Age Conference (HUAGE)
Annual International Conference | Flagship Event
The Humanitarian Age (HUAGE) Conference is GAHODA’s global platform for exploring new humanitarian paradigms. It is more than an academic gathering — it is a collaborative forum shaping the theory and practice of humanitarian renewal.
Purpose: To explore how technology, diplomacy, and ethics can converge to prepare humanity for the complex crises of the 21st century.
HUAGE’25 | Rome, Italy
Theme: Humanitarian Disasters through Technology: Risks, Ethics, and Resilience
The 2025 edition will convene experts on AI, climate systems, hybrid warfare, and humanitarian innovation to examine how technology can both endanger and empower humanity.
Conference Features:
Outcomes:
⇒ Annual HUAGE Reportsummarizing key findings and policy recommendations.
⇒ Launch of collaborative initiatives and research partnerships.
⇒ Selection of featured papers for publication in the HOD Working Papers Series.
2. Humanitarian Open Diplomacy Workshops
Training & Professional Development Series
GAHODA’s workshops translate the principles of Humanitarian Open Diplomacy (HOD) into practical skills. They are designed for humanitarian practitioners, diplomats, peacebuilders, and researchers who wish to integrate negotiation, mediation, and systems thinking into their work.
Core Workshop Areas:
Format: Interactive, scenario-based learning combining lectures, simulations, and reflective dialogue.
Duration: 1–5 days
Delivery: Online, hybrid, or in-person (regional hubs and academic partners).
3. Retreats for Humanitarian Organizations
Space for Reflection, Renewal, and Strategic Realignment
GAHODA’s Humanitarian Organization Retreats offer structured time away from daily operations to rebuild cohesion and purpose.
These retreats help teams explore vision, strategy, and wellbeing — guided by expert facilitators and humanitarian mediators.
Retreat Options:
Settings:
Hosted in tranquil, culturally rich environments in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
All retreats follow GAHODA’s Humanitarian Open Diplomacy methodology — blending reflection, analysis, and experiential learning.
4. Team-Building & Experiential Programs
Learning through Action
GAHODA’s Team-Building Programs use humanitarian simulation and collaborative exercises to strengthen team communication, leadership, and coordination.
Participants engage in realistic crisis simulations, resource allocation games, and intercultural negotiation exercises.
Program Highlights:
These programs can be held independently or integrated into organizational retreats.