Reshaping Society in the Age of A.I.
28 October 2026 – 1 November 2026
Wednesday to Sunday
Help University, Subang 2
Shah Alam, Selangor,
Malaysia
Our capacity to think independently.
Our ability to feel deeply and connect with others.
Our freedom to choose, to take responsibility, and to act with purpose.
With these intention, we warmly invite you to Applied Anthroposophy Conference Malaysia (AACM) 2026 — “Reshaping Society in the Age of A.I.”
At a time when A.I. is profoundly reshaping individual lives and the fabric of society, “Reshaping Society in the Age of A.I.” emerges as a topic of both urgency and significance. The AACM 2026 seeks to explore pathways for renewing human society through the three fundamental dimensions of thinking, feeling, and willing.
This is not a conference about A.I.. It is an invitation to ask a deeper question: If technology is changing the way we live, work and relate to one another, how should we reshape society itself?
Anthroposophy offers one powerful starting point: the Threefold Social Life. It invites us to recognise three essential spheres of social life:
- Freedom in our cultural and spiritual life — so that human creativity, education and individual development can flourish.
- Equality in our rights and relationships — so that every human being is respected and has an equal voice and dignity.
- Brotherhood and cooperation in economic life — so that the economy serves human needs and the wellbeing of people and the Earth, rather than treating everything simply as a commodity.
In an age where A.I. can increasingly automate, predict and influence human behaviour, these questions become even more important.
- How do we preserve freedom when technology can shape what we think?
- How do we preserve human dignity and equality in a rapidly changing economy?
- And how do we create an economy based on cooperation, trust and responsibility?
AACM brings these questions into practical exploration through talks, workshops, artistic experiences, community initiatives and conversations. It aims to bring together like-minded individuals and communities to meet, connect, collaborate, co-learn and co-create, fostering both individual development and collective well-being.
You don’t need to know anthroposophy to join us.
You only need to be curious about the future and willing to participate in co-creating it.
Come to explore.
Come to connect.
Come to co-create.
The future is not something that simply happens to us. It is something we have the responsibility and the freedom to shape.
AACM 2026 “Reshaping Society in the Age of A.I.” is organized by Kongsi Co-op, with the support of HELP University, in collaboration with like-minded local community organizations.
As a continuation of International Postgraduate Medical Training (IPMT) Malaysia 2013 – 2019 and Kolisko Conference Malaysia 2015, Kongsi Co-op was formed to serve as a platform for applied anthroposophy in the field of associative economics and threefold social life. Its vision is to connect people, soil, and nature in co-creating a harmonious ecosystem through initiatives such as Community-Supported Education (CSE), Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA), and Fund a Land with Kongsi – grounded in associative economics and threefold social life.
Conference Highlights
Understanding the core challenges of human identity in age of A.I. through keynote lectures, workshops, and arts and practices sessions led by international and local speakers and tutors.
Exploring the Threefold Social Life – balancing Economy, Culture, and Rights – to deconstruct how society can be reshaped to take care every individual from digital addiction and prioritize human dignity.
Applying Anthroposophic principles through arts and practices session, translating abstract concepts into tangible skills for sustainability, associative economies, and social art within your own community.
Evaluating real-world impacts during post-conference eco-tours and create lasting connections at the community market, fostering a collaborative movement where technology serves collective human development.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michaela Glöckler
At this conference, we are delighted to welcome back Dr. Michaela Glöckler as keynote speaker for a timely and inspiring gathering on reshaping the society in the age of A.I..
A renowed paediatrician, former Head of the Medical Section at the Goetheanum in Switzerland, and an influential global voice in anthroposophic medicine, education, and child development, Dr. Glöckler brings deep insight into what it means to remain fully human in a rapidly changing world. As co-founder of the Alliance for Childhood and ELIANT, and author of numerous publications, she offers a powerful blend of wisdom, warmth, and lived experience.
Her keynote invites participants to explore fresh perspectives on healing, learning, childhood, and human development – sparking reflection, renewed purpose, and meaningful dialogue for the future of our society.
Keynote Session
Welcome Message by Dr. Michaela Glöckler
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you with these opening remarks as we set out to work together!
At a time of major global challenges – characterized not only by ecological disasters but also by cruel, man-made famines resulting from armed conflicts and seemingly endless, aggressive power struggles over land, money and influence – we wish to set an example by asking ourselves: what does the present moment seek to teach us? What really matters today? What can the individual contribute towards a cultural development that respects human dignity?
Following the First World War, which hit not only Europe but also the Asian cultural sphere hard, Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), the founder of Anthroposophy, approached the German government and the public with his concept of a social Idea, to prevent future crises and conflicts. He called it the Social Threefolding of Cultural Life. His idea was to transform educational institutions, including universities, into places that facilitate free research and teaching, and to ensure that children and young people can develop freely in accordance with their Innate abilities and potentials and receive the necessary financial support for this.
He believed that the core task of politics was to create the legal framework for this, as well as to promote legislation that aligns economic life with real human needs and the careful use of natural resources.
A healthy economy can only flourish if we come to realize just how much each of us depends on what others are doing and contributing; which is why a spirit of brotherhood is needed in the economic sphere.
On this point, too, Rudolf Steiner provided a fundamental insight into our understanding of ourselves and the world, which will be explored in greater depth in the conference presentations and workshops:
“Know thyself
and you discover the mysteries of the world;
Contemplate the world
and you are discovering the mysteries of the self.”
Our hope is that every participant will return home feeling refreshed and with new ideas for their daily work, and that the encounters and conversations during the conference will help us to progress on our journey, to understand ourselves ever more and make our contributions and work in the present times more effectively.
Michaela Glöckler
9 Themed Workshops
Centered on the “Threefold Social Life” concept, which encompasses culture, rights, and economy, and enriched by insightful learning experiences from the workshop tutors.
Choose ONE from the 9 workshops for a deeper learning in the topic.
Note:
1. Translation is available upon request. You may bring your own translator device or rent from the organiser with a fee.
2. Workshop content may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances and shall be updated accordingly.
Culture
Freedom • Thoughts
About the Workshop
Homecare for Health and Wellbeing: Bringing Warmth Back Home
Health is a living journey that reaches far beyond the body, touching our emotions, relationships, and the spaces we call home. Home Health Care invites us to rediscover caregiving as something vibrant and deeply human—not just treating illness, but nurturing life with warmth, respect, and compassion. Through anthroposophic-based homecare, we explore simple, mindful practices that bring healthy rhythms into daily family life, strengthen connection, and transform the home into a place of comfort, healing, and renewal. Care is more than support; it is a heartfelt encounter that brings dignity, warmth, and life back into every corner of the home.
*Highlights
• Anthroposophic nursing philosophy
• Daily rhythm adjustment
• Homecare practice
• Social art integration
*Workshop Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
*Workshop Capacity: 40 pax
Recommended for
Caregivers, parents, family members, healthcare practitioners, educators, wellness advocates, and anyone interested in creating a nurturing home environment that supports health, wellbeing, and holistic care.
About the Tutor
About the Workshop
Social Art: From Me to We: A Threefold Journey Through Clay
Step into a warm and inspiring three-day clay journey where your hands, heart, and imagination come alive. This experiential workshop invites you to reconnect with yourself through seeing, caring, and building: seeing where you are now, caring for what is growing within you, and building a form that gives shape to your inner world. Through simple, hands-on clay work, you will explore your own presence, meet others through gentle observation and dialogue, and contribute to a shared landscape of “The Future I Would Like to See.” No artistic experience is needed—only curiosity, openness, and a willingness to create. Together, we will shape clay into a meaningful reminder of the movement from “Me” to “We,” and each participant will bring home their own clay form as a lasting keepsake.
*Highlights
• Clay art experiencing
• personal exploration
• community co-creation
• Social art practice
*Workshop Capacity: 30 pax
*Workshop Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia
*Suitable for anyone with or without prior knowledge of the subject.
Recommended for
Individuals interested in self-discovery, personal growth, community co-creation, social art, and meaningful human connection through hands-on creative experiences—no prior artistic experience required.
About the Tutor
About the Workshop
In this living stream of time, as artificial intelligence quietly enters more parts of our daily lives, we are invited to return to the most human questions within us: Who am I now? How do I truly see another person? What have my life events been trying to teach me? This workshop offers a warm space to pause, feel, think, and listen. Through art-making, dialogue, and gentle self-exploration, participants will meet their own stories with new eyes and encounter others with deeper understanding. Like people once gathering in circles to share wisdom, we will speak from lived experience, discover where we stand in community, and awaken a clearer sense of who we are in this present time, so that together we may imagine and co-create a more human future.
*Highlights
• Self-exploration
• Art-making experience
• Life-story sharing
• Community dialogue
*Workshop Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
*Workshop Capacity: 40 pax
Recommended for
Anyone seeking deeper self-understanding, meaningful human connection, personal growth, and a clearer sense of identity and purpose in today’s rapidly changing, A.I.-shaped world.
About the Tutor
Fiona Poh Sew Chan is an educator, biography coach, and social art practitioner whose journey beautifully bridges creativity, education, and human development. Trained in Commercial Art and Advertising Design at The One Academy, she began her career in award-winning advertising and digital media before discovering Waldorf Education through her search for meaningful learning experiences for her children. Inspired by its holistic approach, she founded Rimbayu Playgarden in 2015 and has since dedicated herself to early childhood education and teacher development. As a trainer in Malaysia’s Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training Programme, a graduate of Art Therapy studies with Professor Hildrun Rolfe of Alanus University, and a Biography Coach trained with the Instituut voor Biografiek in the Netherlands, Fiona brings warmth, creativity, and deep insight to her work, helping individuals and communities discover growth, connection, and renewed purpose.
About the Workshop
Bothmer Gymnastics
Experience movement in a whole new way through this energetic and immersive Bothmer Movement workshop, where space becomes an exciting playground for discovery, connection, and growth. Through engaging games, movement explorations, and interactive activities, participants will awaken a deeper awareness of their bodies, the space around them, and their relationship with others. Rooted in the pioneering work of Count Friedrich von Bothmer and inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s understanding of human development, this session invites youth and adults alike to explore the three dimensions of space and the six fundamental directions of movement in a fun and dynamic way. More than physical exercise, it is an opportunity to cultivate balance, coordination, confidence, and presence while experiencing the joy of moving together. Filled with laughter, exploration, and fresh perspectives, this session offers a refreshing chance to reconnect with body, mind, and community through the simple yet profound language of movement.
*Highlights
• Anthroposophic-based movement philosophy
• Spatial-oriented movement training
• Foundational movement directions
• Body-mind-space relationship exploration
*Workshop Capacity: 30 pax
*Workshop Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
Recommended for
Youth and adults who love movement, exploration, and discovering new ways of relating to space, themselves, and others.
Ideal for educators, facilitators, performers, athletes, wellness enthusiasts, and curious adventurers eager to experience the joy of movement, spatial awareness, balance, coordination, and human connection through playful, hands-on activities.
No prior experience is required, only curiosity, an adventurous spirit, and a willingness to explore the exciting world of movement and space.
About the Tutor
Rights
Equality • Feeling
About the Workshop
Social Responsibility: From Personal Care to Co-creation
Social responsibility can no longer remain a distant ideal—it demands attention, courage, and action now. In a world facing rapid change, widening inequalities, and growing environmental challenges, every choice shapes lives, communities, and the shared future. This workshop creates a timely space to pause, reflect deeply, and engage wholeheartedly with responsibility in real life: moving from care for the self toward shared action for others. Through dialogue, reflection, and interactive experiences, personal awareness can grow into collective action, strengthening communities and advancing a more humane, sustainable world. Join with openness, commitment, and urgency—because the future is not something to wait for; it is something to create together, starting now.
*Highlights
• Interactive experience
• Reflective dialogue
• Case studies
• Action Plan
*Workshop Capacity: 40 pax
*Workshop Language: Mandarin
*Translation: English and Bahasa Indonesia
Recommended for
Organisational leaders, community builders, team leaders, entrepreneurs, facilitators, educators, changemakers, and anyone interested in collaborative leadership, organisational development, and building thriving communities through co-creation.
About the Tutor
About the Workshop
The Threefold Compass: Shaping Society in the Tension between Human and A.I.
*Highlights
• Threefold social theory
• Reflection in the A.I. era
• Case studies
• Practical approaches
*Workshop Capacity: 30 pax
*Workshop Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia
Recommended for
Organisational leaders, social innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, community builders, sustainability advocates, HR professionals, coaches, consultants, change makers, researchers, healthcare practitioners, and forward-thinking individuals seeking to explore the Threefold Social Order and navigate the evolving relationship between human potential and A.I.
About the Tutor
About the Workshop
Organic Organisational Development
Step into a unique experiential journey where learning emerges not from lectures, but from living inquiry, shared experience, and genuine co-creation. In this workshop, there are no teachers, students, or spectators; every participant is both a contributor and a creator. Through dialogue, fourfold study, interactive exercises, and reflective practice, participants will explore how the anthroposophical understanding of the human being—the physical body, etheric body, astral body, and “I” organization—can illuminate the development of families, teams, organizations, and communities. As these deeper patterns reveal themselves, familiar challenges may be seen in a new light, opening fresh possibilities for collaboration, leadership, and social renewal. More than a workshop, this is an opportunity to experience what becomes possible when individuals come together as a living community, discovering not only how communities grow, but how each person’s unique contribution can strengthen and enrich the whole long after workshop has ended.
*Highlights
• Organic organisational practice
• Fourfold development model
• Immersive experience
• Co-creative learning
*Workshop Capacity: 30 pax
*Workshop Language: Mandarin only
*Translation: None
Recommended for
Organisational leaders, community builders, team leaders, entrepreneurs, facilitators, educators, changemakers, and anyone interested in collaborative leadership, organisational development, and building thriving communities through co-creation.
About the Tutor
Economy
Brotherhood • Will
About the Workshop
The Living Food Organism: From Seed to Community in the Age of A.I.
As A.I. increasingly transforms agriculture, food production, and consumer behaviour, a critical question arises: Will the future of food be shaped by algorithms alone, or by conscious human relationships and living ecosystems? Led by expert with deep experience in regenerative agriculture and seed sovereignty, this provocative workshop invites participants to look beyond food as a commodity and explore it as a living social organism connecting seeds, soil, farmers, consumers, culture, and community. Through engaging mapping exercises, experiential learning, and thought-provoking dialogue, participants will uncover the hidden dynamics of open and closed food systems and discover how open-pollinated seeds can become catalysts for resilience, diversity, and local empowerment. Together, participants will explore compelling future scenarios for food in the age of AI, challenging assumptions about technology, autonomy, and sustainability while gaining fresh perspectives on creating regenerative, human-centred food systems that honour both innovation and the living world.
*Highlights
• Food system thinking
• Seed diversity
• Co-operative economics
• Community agriculture practice
*Workshop Capacity: 30 pax
*Workshop Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
Recommended for
Farmers, food industry practitioners, ecology enthusiasts, community workers, sustainability professionals, educators, social entrepreneurs, policymakers, AI and technology innovators, and anyone passionate about building regenerative, human-centred food systems for the future.
About the Tutor
About the Workshop
The Path to Economic Freedom From Reimagining Value in the Age of A.I. to Co-operative Practice
As A.I. reshapes industries, jobs, and the way people create value, many are asking a deeper question: What kind of economy truly serves human flourishing? This dynamic three-day experiential workshop invites participants to move beyond conventional economic thinking and explore fresh possibilities through the lenses of Social Threefolding and economic democracy. Guided through the rhythm of Thinking, Feeling, and Action, participants will examine the challenges and uncertainties of the A.I. era while uncovering new pathways for meaningful co-operation, shared prosperity, and resilient community development. Through engaging dialogue, practical exercises, collaborative design, and real-world applications, participants will learn how to identify common needs, cultivate co-operative initiatives, and develop actionable models for schools, organizations, and local communities. More than a workshop, this is a vibrant space to connect with changemakers, gain practical tools, and discover how human creativity, collaboration, and purpose can shape thriving communities in an increasingly automated world.
*Highlights
• Threefold economic philosophy
• Co-operative practice
• Community development plan
• Action toolkit
*Workshop Capacity: 40 pax
*Workshop Language: Mandarin
*Translation: English and Bahasa Indonesia
Recommended for
About the Tutor
Art & Practices
Experience the art and practice of reshaping society in the age of A.I. through anthroposophic living, where food, movement, art, and agriculture nurture sustainability, creativity, and human flourishing.
Choose ONE from 8 Art & Practices sessions for 3 days of fun learning. Get your hands on something new, it could be an interest you might want to explore further in the future.
Note:
1. Translation may not available for all Art and Practices sessions.
2. The sessions may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances and shall be updated accordingly.
About the Session
Reconnect Through Food and Cooking Towards Health, Happiness and a Peaceful Life
Discover the joy of nourishing body, mind, and spirit in this lively and hands-on 3-day food journey! Through cooking, tasting, sharing, and exploration, participants will experience how simple, wholesome foods can bring greater energy, balance, and well-being to everyday life. Drawing on the wisdom of Macrobiotic and Anthroposophic nutrition, this immersive session transforms the kitchen into a space of creativity, connection, and discovery. Participants will learn how to prepare delicious balanced meals, work with natural fermented foods, create healthier desserts, and explore the timeless principles of “Food as Medicine” and Shindo Fuji (living in harmony with one’s environment). Filled with practical insights, inspiring conversations, and enjoyable culinary experiences, this session offers a refreshing opportunity to rediscover the pleasures of conscious eating, connect with like-minded individuals, and bring home simple practices that support greater health, vitality, happiness, and inner harmony.
*Session Capacity: 30 pax
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia
Recommended for
About the Tutor
Doreen Lai Chooi Ling is an inspiring educator, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for holistic health who has spent more than 25 years empowering individuals and communities to live with greater vitality, balance, and purpose. With a background in Economics and a deep commitment to Steiner-inspired education, she brings together the worlds of nutrition, health, education, and nature in a practical and accessible way. As the founder of Macrobiotic Studio Malaysia, Doreen has helped countless individuals and families discover how everyday food choices can become powerful tools for self-care, wellbeing, and personal transformation. Since 2015, she has been actively promoting macrobiotic principles and natural health practices through engaging courses, community initiatives, and hands-on culinary experiences. Participants can look forward to gaining fresh insights, practical cooking inspiration, and a renewed appreciation of food as a pathway to health, mindfulness, and a more sustainable future.
About the Session
Why Cleaning has Meaning?
What if cleaning could become one of the most uplifting and transformative activities in daily life? This eye-opening and hands-on session invites participants to look beyond dust, clutter, and household chores to discover the deeper meaning of cleaning as a pathway to wellbeing, harmony, and inner renewal. Through practical demonstrations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives, participants will explore how caring for their surroundings can bring greater clarity, calm, and joy into everyday life. The often-overlooked corners of a home may reveal surprising insights into habits, relationships, and patterns that shape daily experiences. More than creating a cleaner space, this session explores how mindful cleaning can strengthen family connections, cultivate patience, and foster a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Filled with practical tips, joyful discoveries, and inspiring reflections, participants will leave seeing cleaning not as a burden, but as a powerful act of care, transformation, and everyday happiness.
*Session Capacity: 40 pax
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia
Recommended for
Perfect for those who love practical wisdom, meaningful habits, and uncovering how the hidden corners of a home can reveal surprising insights about life, relationships, and personal growth.
About the Tutor
About the Session
Explore the joy of movement, rhythm, and spatial exploration in this lively and engaging session! Through playful exercises and interactive group activities, participants will awaken a deeper sense of space, movement, and connection while cultivating balance, coordination, and a more mindful awareness of themselves, others, and their surroundings. Moving in rhythm and learning to navigate space together, participants will experience how individual awareness contributes to collective harmony and balance. Filled with exploration, cooperation, and moments of discovery, this hands-on session offers a refreshing opportunity to step away from daily routines, awaken the senses, and enjoy the art of conscious movement. As pathways, patterns, and spatial relationships come alive, participants will strengthen their focus, presence, and confidence, discovering how simple movements can nurture wellbeing, connection, and the joy of moving together
*Session Capacity: 30 pax
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia
Recommended for
About the Tutor
About the Session
The Art of Home Fermentation
*Session Capacity: 30 pax
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
Recommended for
Home cooks, food enthusiasts, parents, caregivers, wellness practitioners, fermentation beginners, sustainability advocates, nutrition enthusiasts, and anyone interested in traditional food wisdom, healthy living, and the joy of creating nourishing fermented foods at home.
About the Tutor
Lau Jia Hao is a Chemistry and Biology graduate, accredited HRDC trainer, and advocate for holistic living. As Business Development Lead at Kongsi Co-op and co-founder of MaiSoap, an organic handcrafted skincare brand, he bridges science, sustainability, and daily wellbeing. Passionate about natural living and community education, Jia Hao shares practical insights that make healthy, conscious, and sustainable lifestyles both approachable and inspiring.
About the Session
Step into a joyful and inspiring charcoal art journey where light and darkness come alive beneath your fingertips. Using the soft, expressive medium of charcoal, participants will playfully explore contrast, depth, movement, and warmth while awakening creativity, sensitivity, and new ways of seeing. Inspired by the healing artistic insights of Liane Collot d’Herbois and Anthroposophic Art Therapy, this hands-on session invites participants into a relaxing and enriching experience where light and dark meet in a living dance of balance and harmony. As charcoal glides across the paper, an inner space of calm, presence, and discovery naturally unfolds. Filled with exploration, creativity, and moments of surprise, this session offers a refreshing opportunity to reconnect with oneself through art, enjoy the creative process, and discover how simple marks of light and shadow can reveal unexpected beauty. No prior art experience is required, only curiosity and a willingness to explore.
*Session Capacity: 25 pax
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
Recommended for
No prior art experience required, just curiosity, a sense of wonder, and a willingness to get a little charcoal on your fingers.
About the Tutor
About the Session
Copper Ball Exercise: Supporting Learning, Balance, and Well-being through Extra Lesson
Awaken the power of movement through this vibrant Copper Ball Journey, where rhythm, coordination, and play come together to strengthen focus, balance, and wellbeing! Using pure copper balls and guided exercises inspired by Waldorf Learning Support Education (Extra Lesson), participants will explore enjoyable and practical ways to enhance body awareness, sensory integration, concentration, and motor coordination. Through movement and discovery, children can build essential foundations for learning, while adults can experience greater calm, clarity, and resilience. This hands-on session offers a joyful opportunity to reconnect body and mind, unlocking greater confidence, vitality, and harmony for everyday life.
*Session Capacity: 30 pax
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia
Recommended for
No special skills are needed, just a sense of curiosity, a willingness to play, and an enthusiasm to explore the magic of the copper ball.
About the Tutor
About the Session
Leaf Forms: Geometrical Laws at Work in Nature.
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
Recommended for
No prior experience in art or mathematics is required, only curiosity, imagination, and a spirit of adventure.
About the Tutor
About the Session
Demeter PGS: Building Trust Through Community
Demeter Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) offers a community-based approach to understanding and supporting biodynamic agriculture. Through shared participation, observation, and mutual trust, PGS connects farmers, consumers, and communities more closely with the way food is grown and produced.
This workshop introduces the principles and practices of Demeter PGS, and explores why community participation is important in building trust, transparency, and shared responsibility. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how PGS can strengthen connections between people, farms, and the food they consume.
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
Recommended for
About the Tutor
In 2018, the first practical biodynamic workshop in Selangor brought together pioneers to explore both the spiritual and practical aspects of biodynamic farming. This momentum led to the formation of MDA as a platform for learning, collaboration, and action. Today, MDA continues to grow the biodynamic movement through community engagement, shared knowledge, and a commitment to cultivating agriculture that respects the connection between humanity, nature, and the spirit of the land.
About the Session
Introduction to the Collot method of Veil Painting
A meditative method of painting with watercolours, nurturing peace and calm. As we paint in layers, we learn how to slow down, breathe, and connect to a healthier rhythm within ourselves. With patience in reflection, and patience in doing, we encounter painting as a process of becoming; a spiritual and soul experience.
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
Recommended for
About the Tutor
About the Session
When Music Comes Alive Among Us
In this experiential workshop, we will explore lyres, musical instruments, and simple natural objects brought by participants, discovering the unique qualities of each and how they can create sound, rhythm, vibration, or movement. Through attentive listening and sensing, we will explore how individual sounds, rhythms, vibrations, and gestures can meet, respond to one another, and become music together.
The workshop also invites us to experience music beyond hearing through vibration, rhythm, movement, and visual awareness. This helps to open the possibilities for musical encounters with people who are deaf or experience sound differently.
*Session Language: English
Recommended for
No musical theory or previous experience is required. This workshop offers a space to experience these uniquely human possibilities: being present with one another, responding to what arises, and creating something together from the unknown.
About the Tutor
Chia Nee Ong (Niki) is a certified massage therapist and trainer accredited by the Malaysian Ministry of Human Resources. For more than ten years, her work has been inspired by Anthroposophy, supporting people through massage and lyre music, particularly in elderly care, palliative care, and end-of-life care.
As a parent in a Waldorf school, Niki is continually inspired by children and their openness to the world. She is passionate about individual development, meaningful human relationships, and contributing to the wellbeing of the communities around her.
Although she has little formal musical training, Niki has been drawn to the lyre for more than ten years. What fascinates her is not simply the music itself, but how the lyre creates connection, opens a space for encounter, and invites us into the unknown. For her, every encounter is unique, and an opportunity to discover something new about herself, about others, and about life.
About the Session
Encounter with Malaysia Indigenous Culture
In this era of AI and rapid technological change, how can we continue to appreciate, respect, and preserve the cultures that make our homeland unique?
Indigenous culture is one of the beautiful treasures of our country, yet many of us know very little about the communities and traditions that have been part of our shared homeland for generations. This workshop invites participants to explore the diverse cultures within Malaysia, learn from indigenous communities, and reflect on how technology can support the preservation of their stories, knowledge, traditions, and way of life.
More importantly, it is an opportunity to recognise that preserving culture is not about recording the past, it is about keeping living traditions meaningful for future generations.
*Session Language: English
*Translation: Mandarin
Recommended for
Farmers, consumers, and community members interested in biodynamic agriculture, food transparency, and local food systems.
About the Tutor
With around 10 years of experience as a photographer, Wong Han Choo has spent much of his career observing people, capturing stories, and exploring the world through a lens.
He was inspired by Waldorf education, which introduced him to a different way of understanding learning and helped him appreciate the value of creativity, curiosity, connection, and the development of the whole individual.
His interest in Orang Asli culture and indigenous communities began around 2013, when he joined a group of activists travelling to Baram, Sarawak. At the time, the local indigenous communities were facing plans for a mega dam that would have had a major impact on their land and way of life. The communities were standing up to protect their land and were opposed to the dam project. Through this experience, Wong gradually began to connect with their struggles, culture, and way of life.
This experience continues to shape the way Han Choo sees education, culture, and humanity. He has since brought students to indigenous communities in Sarawak, where they have the opportunity to experience a way of life very different from what they encounter in the city.
Seeing students immerse themselves in these communities, discover new ways of living, and experience things that cannot be found in an urban environment has strengthened his belief in learning beyond the classroom.
Morning Practice
Begin the day together with a shorts shared movement-art session, gently incorporating eurythmy movements to encourage focus, rhythm, and group connection.
Exhibition
A chance to meet and greet the organisers and co-organisers of the conference, where they will be showcasing their work, services or the community they are building.
Community Market
1 November 2026
1pm to 5pm
Curated vendors such as local organic and biodynamic farmers, retailers, artisan in handcrafts, food producers, vegan restaurants, education centres, and more.
Organic Plant-based Meals
A heartfelt organic plant-based meal experience, crafted from ingredients by local producers, artisans, and organic groceries, then lovingly prepared by a thoughtful caterer—celebrating care, community, sustainability, and nourishment.
Trilingual Interpretation
English serves as the primary conference medium, supported by interpretation into Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia, ensuring accessibility and continuous engagement for participants.
Post-Conference Eco Tour
For interested participants, extend your experience with an exclusive post-conference Eco Tour. Discover local sustainability in action throught visits to organic farms, Waldorf schools, and inspiring ethical enterprises.
Note: This activity requires a separate sign-up. Details are subject to change and will be announced soon. Terms and conditions applied.
Conference Schedule
*The schedule shall be updated by the organiser accordingly if there is any changes.
Conference Ticket
RM2,940* for three pax
( *fees exclusive of SST)
Conference ticket fees include keynote admission, one workshop, art and practice session, meals and refreshment, and workshop materials.
All meals provided during the conference are plant-based and prepared using organic and biodynamic ingredients.
Meal Arrangements are as follows:
Day 1: Dinner is provided.
Day 2 to Day 4: Lunch and Dinner are provided.
Day 5: No lunch is provided. Participants are welcome to visit the Community Market and purchase meals from the Market.
This is a HRDC Claimable conference.
note:
1. Minimum age to attend the conference is 18 years old.
2. This is an in-person conference. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the full conference.
3. No video and audio recordings will be provided during and after the conference.
4. Translator device is available with a rental fee and deposit, please mark the request in the registration form if you need it.
5. Three-pax registration may choose different Workshops and Art & Practices sessions from each other.
6. Once registration is completed, participant is not allowed to change workshop and art and practice session.
7. If you choose “Non-FPX Bank Transfer/ Manual Bank Transfer”, please upload your payment receipt to complete your order to secure your registration.
8. For claiming of HRDC levy, please choose “HRDC Claimable Course” as payment method during cart checkout.
9. You are welcome to sponsor a conference ticket by purchasing Sponsorship Ticket. This helps us to provide financial assistance to those who needs it, such as farmers and teachers. The sponsorship ticket includes the fees of a single-pax conference ticket for yourself and financial assistance of RM500.
10. All ticket sales are final. Ticket purchases are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
11. To request for financial assistance, please submit an application via email to conference@kongsi.coop.
12. The Organiser reserves the right to update, amend, or modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
The surplus after deducting all operational costs will be used to fund the development of Kongsi Co-op. Find out more about what we do here.
Workshop Availability
Art and Practice Availability
AACM 2026 Ticket – 3 Pax Ticket Promo
Original price was: RM3,540.00.RM2,940.00Current price is: RM2,940.00. (Price incl. 8% SST: RM3,175.20)
AACM 2026 Ticket – Single Pax Ticket + RM500 Pay-Forward Ticket
RM1,480.00 (Price incl. 8% SST: RM1,598.40)
AACM 2026 Ticket – Single Pax Ticket
RM1,180.00 (Price incl. 8% SST: RM1,274.40)
325 in stock
325 in stock
AACM 2026 Ticket – Pay-Forward Ticket
RM500.00 (Price incl. 8% SST: RM540.00)
Venue
Location: Help University Subang 2, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
This will be the main location of daily lecture, workshop, lunch and dinner and community market.
Nearest MRT: Kwasa Damansara (then to take Grab or Taxi to Help University Subang 2 from Kwasa Damansara MRT station)
Our Co-organisers
Pre-conference events
Leading up to the actual event, there will be weekly previews where tutors or past participants are invited to share about the workshops topics. Watch past previews here on our Kongsi Co-op Youtube Channel and Kongsi Academy Youtube Channel.
Apart from this, there will also be a series of online and in-person workshops for those who want to get a glimpse into the Anthroposophic learning, especially if you are unable to attend the 5-days conference. Follow Kongsi Academy on Facebook and Instagram for latest updates.
Inquiry
If your have any inquiries about the conference or your would like to seek for financial assistance, please write in your inquiries or request via email to conference@kongsi.coop.
or contact our colleagues:
Kongsi Co-op General Line: +6010-247 4665
Veeny Ng : +6017-268 9123
Chloe Tan : +6017-689 0167
Media Rights & Consent Clause
By registering for and attending Applied Anthroposophy Conference Malaysia 2026, participants grant the Organiser full rights to use, reproduce, adapt, and publish any photographs, audio, and video recordings taken of them during the event. This includes, without limitation, the right to use such media in future promotional materials, marketing campaigns, websites, social media channels, and print publications, without geographical or time limitations and without financial compensation or prior approval rights.
Indemnity Clause
Participants agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Organiser, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:
The participant’s attendance at or involvement in Applied Anthroposophy Conference Malaysia 2026.
Any breach of conference policies, terms, or guidelines by the participant.
Any property damage, personal injury, or loss caused by the participant during the event.
Any third-party claims resulting from the participant’s actions, content, or materials presented at the conference.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Registration fees are strictly non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be issued if a participant cancels their registration, is absent, or fails to attend the course for any reason.
About the organiser
Kongsi Co-op is a consumer cooperative in Malaysia that aspires to build a community through connecting people, soil, and nature.
Kongsi Co-op
The founding members got together through the Anthroposophic conferences namely the International Post-Medical Training Malaysia (IPMT) that was held from 2013 to 2019, the Kolisko Conference in 2017, Anthroposophic Conference Malaysia 2021 (online) organised by Sinaran Raya, and Anthroposophic Conference Malaysia 2022 (online) and Anthroposophic Conference Malaysia 2024 (in-person) by Kongsi Co-op.
Explore Kongsi Co-op here for more information or visit our Kongsi Co-op Facebook and Instagram.
