Regenerative Economy pioneers
Building a cooperative economy from the ground up
14 & 15 April 2026
Předkláštěří, near Brno, Czechia
Registrations close 13 March. Scroll down to learn more and apply.
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overview
The dominant model of private ownership and profit maximisation lies at the heart of many of today’s crises—from widening inequality and climate breakdown, to corporate capture of public life.
Hosted by Regenerative Economy Lab Founder Katy Shields and Transformative Educator Tadeáš Žďárský of our partner NaZemi, this two-day seminar explores how we can build an economy that serves people and the planet—from the ground up.
Day One will examine not-for-profit and cooperatively-owned enterprise and community models: their ownership structures, governance, financing and strategic focus, and how they can be embedded in broader cooperative ecosystems.
Day Two will explore municipal and national strategies for scaling the cooperative economy, drawing on examples from different parts of the world.
DATES, Venue and pricing
Dates: 10:00 CET on Tuesday, 14 April to 17:00 CET Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
Location: Předkláštěří is a short (30-minute) train journey from Brno, Czechia, followed by a 5-minute bus journey or circa 20-minute walk. We can arrange to meet participants at the train station as needed.
Pricing: €150 Standard | €300 Enterprise/Sponsor | Supported places from €0*.
The price includes plant-based meals and snacks on both days plus accommodation in a five- or seven-bed dormitory. Two-bed rooms are available on request, for an additional fee of €20.
Please let us know your chosen pricing option, accommodation preferences, as well as any other needs (dietary, accessibility) in the application form linked below.
Note: Registrations close on 13 March 2026! Places are limited: we can accommodate up to 25 participants. We will let you know by 16 March if we can offer you a place. For any questions, write to us at hello@regenecon.eu.
*We are pleased to be able to offer supported places for those on low or precarious incomes. We particularly encourage younger people, women, and those from marginalised backgrounds to apply for a Supported place.
What participants can expect
A curated pre-reading guide introducing the core workshop topics
Two-days of professionally designed and facilitated interactive sessions to learn about, explore and co-create cooperative models and strategies
Q&A sessions with cooperative economy experts and practitioners
One overnight stay onsite (two, five- and seven-bed dorm rooms available)
Locally-sourced, plant-based meals and snacks on both days
Optional evening activities to deepen discussions and connections
A post-workshop summary document, invitation to an online Hylo community plus earlybird invites to future events and workshops
