Metaphorum 2026

Metaphorum

2026

The global online festival celebrating Clean Language and its ever-expanding universe of applications.

Saturday, 12 December                 Online via QiqoChat & Zoom                09:00 to 22:00 GMT

Please be sure to check your time zone.  https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ or https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html are two useful tools.

WHAT IS METAPHORUM?

A creative gathering for Clean Language explorers

Metaphorum is a 13-hour global online event, part organized festival, so you can make the most of your participation, and part open-space un-conference, where practitioners of Clean Language, Clean Space, and Emergent Knowledge and other clean modalities come together to share, create, and connect. Together we co-create a thrilling day of deep dives into personal and professional development, and everything in between.

NOT  A taster session or introductory event

NOT  A sales pitch for Clean Language

YES A community event to share what you know and love

YES  A place to showcase, crowd-source, play, and learn

YES  A space for creative global collaboration

YES  A chance to have some good, clean fun!

“Metaphorum Magic! Co-created at such an important time for connection, curiosity, and collaboration. Much appreciated.”                                                            Anna Munro Kua (Malaysia)

WHAT WE EXPLORE

Learn, discover, expand 

The work of David Grove: Revisiting the foundational thinking that started it all.

Clean Language: Precision questions, metaphor, and the clean facilitator's art.

Clean Space & Emergent Knowledge: Spatial intelligence and distributed cognition.

Symbolic Modelling: Penny Tompkins & James Lawley's landmark process.

Systemic Modelling: Caitlin Walker's team and organisational applications.

New Clean Models: Emerging frameworks and innovations from the global community.

Creative Applications: Clean in coaching, therapy, education, the arts, and beyond.

Open Space Sessions: Propose your own topic and shape the day with the commu

WHO ATTENDS 

A truly global community 

Metaphorum draws the brightest minds in the Clean world. You'll connect with leading figures including Penny Tompkins & James Lawley, Judy Rees, Angela Dunbar, Caitlin Walker, Marian Way, Gina Campbell, Sharon Small  — along with coaches, therapists, Agilists, artists, facilitators, managers, teachers, researchers, and performers. If they love Clean, they will be there.

“It was delightful and resonated beyond dreams.”

— Claudia Renchy

“Fantastic! Thanks to all who contributed by being there, presenting, and supporting.”

— Irene Kuhn

“What a feast of Clean treats. Rich with connection, learning, and fun.”

— Jackie Lawlor

“What an amazing day. Great to connect to new and old friends. It inspired me immediately.”

— Brian Birch

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

How it works

DATE & TIMEZONES 

 Saturday, 12 December 2026

01:00 – 14:00 PDT | 04:00 – 17:00 EDT | 09:00 – 22:00 GMT | 10:00 – 23:00 CET | 17:00 – 06:00+1 JST

PLATFORM & ACCESS

We use QiqoChat as our portal, with sessions via Zoom. You will need a stable internet connection, headset, webcam, and a quiet space.

SESSIONS 

Scheduled sessions plus open space rooms. You are welcome to propose sessions. Main language is English; other languages welcome too

BREAKS

There are scheduled breaks through the event. And, of course, you are not obliged to participate in the whole thing. The lengthy span is to ensure people from around the world can join for at least part of the event.

REGISTRATION

Claim your place

Places are strictly limited and tickets sell out quickly. Book early and clear your calendar for a day of extraordinary connection.

SUPER SUPPORTER $149.95 / person.  
For those with financial ability to contribute more. Your support funds complimentary places for those who cannot attend otherwise.

EARLY BIRD $59.95 / person    (available until 31st May, 2026)                                                                                                                                                                                     You know you want to go and your wanting the best price to help you be there!                                                                                                                                      

STANDARD $79.95 / person    (available after 1st June 2026)                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You have a bit more give in your budget or you waited to register until after 31 May.

SCHOLARSHIP Free / by application                                                                                                                                                                                                               Funded by Supporting Members and donations. Apply if you are unable to afford the standard price.                                                                                                 You can access the Scholarship request form here: https://forms.gle/JE1ivzSMGiRBbLRD6

Pay it forward. You may also contribute any amount to the scholarship fund. All donations are welcome.

And now what happens

Book your seat now by clicking on the green button top right. We look forward to seeing you at Metaphorum 2026!

Sharon Small & Judy Rees

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