Metaphorum 2021

Save the date! Metaphorum, the global online festival celebrating Clean Language and its ever-increasing variety of applications, will be back on 3 December 2021.

Expect to learn new ways of self-organising online, as well as discovering new perspectives on:

• the work of David Grove
• Clean Language, Clean Space and Emergent Knowledge
• Symbolic Modelling, Systemic Modelling or Hypnosis Without Trance
• applying any or all of these in "real life".

You'll encounter leading figures from the Clean space such as Penny Tompkins and James Lawley, Caitlin Walker, Marian Way, Sharon Small, Annemiek Van Helsdingen and myself, Judy Rees.

There'll be a rich mixture of fellow-explorers from around the globe: coaches and trainers, hypnotists and Agilists, teachers, artists, facilitators, managers, performers... 

Together we'll co-create a thrilling event featuring deep dives of personal and professional development, light-touch ways to use Clean in everyday contexts, and all points in between. 

Places will be strictly limited and tickets will sell out, so book yours early, and clear your calendar.

NOTE: Most attendees will have at least some practical experience of using Clean. This is not a taster, nor an event to sell people the idea of Clean. Beginners are welcome, as long as you're OK with sometimes feeling out of your depth.

Logistics

The event will run for approximately 13 hours, from about 9am to 10pm UK time. There will be breaks! And of course, you're not obliged to participate in the whole thing: the lengthy span is designed to make sure people from all round the world can join for at least part of the event.

Some sessions may be recorded but this is not guaranteed: please plan to attend live and to participate actively for at least part of the day.

We'll use a variety of tools to connect, including some that are new this year, but Zoom video calling will be the main one. You'll need a reasonable internet connection, a headset, a webcam and a quiet place to call from.

The main language of the event will be English. We expect that there will be some sessions in French. Using the Open Space format you are welcome to propose sessions in other languages, too.

Testimonials

"And what a wonderful experience Metaphorum was. Great thanks and applause for the organisers!" Ronald van Oosten

"Wow, what an amazing day yesterday. It was great to connect to new old old friends. It inspired me to make a politics video and I am now itching to declutter following the memorabilia session with Andrea Chiou." Brian Birch

"What a feast of Clean treats. As ever, it was rich with connection, learning and fun. Here’s to the next one, Metaphorum 2021." Jackie Lawlor

"It was fantastic! Thanks to all that contributed by being there, presenting, extending, preparing, supporting…" Irene Kuhn

"A very special Metaphorum Magic! co-created at such an important time for such valuable connection, curiosity and collaboration! Much appreciated." Anne Munro Kua

"It was delightful and resonated beyond my dreams…" Claudia Renchy Morton

"Attending the annual Metaphorum is like being at a Clean Language festival. There's one huge tent with multiple booths. Festival-goers decide either in advance or at the Metaphorum itself, just how they will show up in the tent.

"Different Clean leaders and practitioners bring different offerings into the tent. Sometimes, it's a new idea. Sometimes, it's an old idea for new people. Sometimes, it's a discussion. Sometimes, it's an opportunity to experience a Clean process. Everyone gets what they want from this self-organising event.

"And along the way, you'll reconnect with old friends and make new ones. And then leave with a rich experience of Clean and its immense potential for self and organisational development." ~ Jacqueline Ann Surin, Drama@Work Consultant, Malaysia

Ticketing info

• VAT is applicable for all customers in the UK
• VAT is NOT applicable for EU or non-EU customer

If you would love to attend Metaphorum but the cost is prohibitive for you, especially if you are based in a low-income country, please get in touch and we'll see what we can do.