The Peoples' Institute for Re-thinking Education and Development
The Learning Societies UnConference seeks to bring together all kinds of people who are resisting monoculture of the mind and co-creating diverse learning communities, regenerative learning spaces, creative un/learning processes, etc. for new models of happiness, well-being, decolonisation and swaraj. The 'unconference' was initiated by Shikshantar Andolan and many radical friends all around India in 2002. Its deepest intent is as a meeting of hearts, deepening the spirit of friendship and maitri, and shifting from a schooling society to a learning society.
We believe in many streaming, not mainstreaming. We are inviting different alternative streams to come together in the spirit of co-creation: alternative educators, homeschoolers, unschoolers, worldschoolers, cultural creatives, artists, upcyclers, designers, activists, healers, organic farmers, eco-architects, spiritual explorers, giftivists and community-builders, filmmakers, grandmothers, social entrepreneurs, ecologists, nature lovers, crazy walkouts, etc. You will find the most inspiring people and experiments in the world for re-imagining education here.
The Learning Societies UnConference is entirely organized in the spirit of gift culture. We feel everyone is a volunteer, a learner, a teacher, a co-creator with many gifts to share to help build the larger community ecosystem. The 'agenda' is emergent and self-organizing. We are all co-creators of the program. You can host workshops, host circles, host stalls, give speeches, sing, dance, play games, offer and share your knowledge, experiences and questions. There will be food festival, music festival, games festival and much, much more.
LEARNING SOCIETIES UNCONFERENCE 2025
JUNE 18-22, 2025
KUMARAGURU INSTITUTIONS, COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU
To get a better sense about this one-of-a-kind event, read - LSUC2017 Love Letters and LSUC2020 Love Letters
Also have a look at - What is an UNconference?
If you are still confused about what it is all about, that's okay. Just breathe... Be open to being surprised... Or search for the secret clues by talking to people who have attended in the past.
The suggested contribution for the event is Rs9000 per person (inclusive for registration, food and accommodation) and Rs5500 for kids under age 16. If you have children under age, you can pay what you would like from your heart. For a family of 4, the suggested contribution is Rs26000. We would greatly appreciate it if you can give more to sponsor others participation as part of our Diversity Fund. Your generosity helps make LSUC truly inclusive. Lack of money should not deter you from attending or from full participation. If you need support, you can avail of partial scholarships for the event.
LSuC is an intergenerational learning space. Children will be an active part of the gathering so we like to make this space respectful and safe for them as well. With this in mind, there is a strict no drug, alcohol and smoking policy at the LSUC for the safety/comfort of all participants - anyone found having any drugs or alcohol at the
REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN SOON...START BOOKING YOUR TICKETS. THE EVENT WILL BEGIN ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 18TH @11AM AND CLOSE ON THE EVENING OF JUNE 22ND @6PM.
We encourage you to start organizing your travel so that you can journey together in a caravan from your place. Also make sure to wear yellow as your travel so you can spot other LSUC-ers on way. The magic of the LSUC will start as soon you leave your home...
CO-HOSTED BY:
Shikshantar Andolan · Kumaraguru Institutions · Ecoversities Alliance · Indian Multiversities Alliance · Vikalp Sangam · Farmversities Alliance · Organic Farming Association of India · Swashikshan Association of Indian Homeschoolers · Swaraj University · Creativity Adda · Game-a-thon · Rajasthan Kabir Yatra · Digital Empowerment Foundation · DJED Foundation · Gandhi Fellowship · Banyan Tree Bookstore · The Other India Bookstore · YES Jam · Project DEFY · The Dharavi Dream Project · The MoveVent Project · Aarohi Life Education Trust · Creative Movement Therapy Association of India · Moved by Love Gandhi Ashram ·
ABOUT THE HOST VENUE:
Established in 1984 by Padma Bhushan Dr. N. Mahalingam, Kumaraguru Institutions includes Kumaraguru College of Technology, KCT Business School, Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science, and Kumaraguru School of Business. The institution is committed to inter-disciplinary education and integrated learning, nurturing conscientious and empowered social leaders. The campus will offer clean, simple, shared housing and local vegetarian/vegan food for the gathering.
Accommodation Details:
- Shared dormitory-style accommodation will be available on-site.
- You're warmly encouraged to bring your own tent and be part of the Desert Tent Community Pop-Up Village – a creative, connected, and playful experience in itself.
- If you prefer more privacy, there are hotels and guest houses nearby where you can make personal bookings.
We are requesting that you stay for a minimum of 4 days - anything less means that you will miss out on too much and you will not be able to contribute much to co-creating the unconference process/energy. We will not accept participants who are coming for only 1 or 2 days.
HOW TO GET THERE?:
Nearest Railway Station / Airport:
Coimbatore Railway Station (Approx. 12 km)
Coimbatore International Airport (Approx. 15 km)
Local Cab Services:
Amman Cabs (Mr. Muruganandham): +91 80565 55888
Other options: RedTaxi, Ola, Uber, Bloom Cabs (EV)
Hotels Nearby (Walkable or within 1 km):
- Holiday Residency
- Hotel Jyothi Grand
MORE QUESTIONS?:
For any inquiries, participation, or hosting a session, please reach out to:
Ashish Tiwari – +91 98995 38994
Anuja, Local Host (Coimbatore): +91-9659880330
Let us come together to reclaim our imaginations, reclaim our communities, and reclaim our power to shape the world we want to live in. Learning is life and life is learning.
