Threefolding as a Path for Peace — November 15, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Online, in English
Threefolding as a Path for Peace brings together Dr. Friedrich Glasl and Gerald Häfner for a discussion of social threefolding, the causes of conflict, and practical ways individuals and civil society can work for peace. This is a Baumheier Global Threefolding Conference, organized by the Global Threefolders planning group.
Time and program
The main conference runs from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Pacific Standard Time / 1–4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time / 7–10 p.m. Central European Time. An optional planning session follows for 30 minutes, ending at 1:30 p.m. Pacific / 4:30 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 p.m. Central European Time.
The first part examines the relationship between economic and political power, conflict escalation, and the importance of independent legal and economic areas. Presentations are followed by small-group discussion and questions.
The second part begins at approximately 11:50 a.m. Pacific / 2:50 p.m. Eastern / 8:50 p.m. Central European Time, with the announcement of the Baumheier Award. Speakers and participants will consider ways to act for peace, civil society's role, international arbitration, and the potential of neutral states.
The optional final session introduces the Day of Threefolding on June 27, 2027, with breakout discussions about possible initiatives.
Speakers
Dr. Friedrich Glasl works in conflict prevention and peace-building and developed a nine-stage model of conflict escalation. He has lectured at Salzburg University since 1985.
Gerald Häfner is a former member of the German and European Parliaments, a founder of More Democracy, and leader of the Social Sciences Section at the Goetheanum.
Registration and participation
- $28 registration: the conference and three months of access to the related conversation space.
- $43 contributor registration: the same access, with additional support for colleagues who otherwise could not attend.
- Sponsored free registration: available on the honor system for those who need it.
All registration options include the Zoom link, to be sent one week before the conference. Register and select the appropriate payment option through the organizer's registration page. Optional additional contributions can be made through the organizer's PayPal donation link.
See the full program and speaker information. Registration and payments are handled by the organizers.
For further information:
Questions contact: Linda Lingane · linda.lingane@protonmail.com.
