Advancing Meaning and Purpose Around the World

A global movement connecting science, practice, leadership, education and human transformation to help create a more meaningful future for humanity.

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The Alliance

A Global Movement

The World Meaning and Purpose Alliance is a global movement dedicated to advancing meaning and purpose across education, leadership, organizations, research, mental health, culture, and human flourishing. We bring together scientists, educators, leaders, artists, coaches, organizations and changemakers from around the world to help shape a more meaningful future.

In a time marked by disconnection, fragmentation and uncertainty, the Alliance exists to foster dialogue, collaboration and shared purpose. We believe movements are built through connection, dialogue and shared purpose, and that a more purposeful world can be cultivated across institutions, communities and cultures.

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Focus Areas

From Summit to Movement

Summit

The World Meaning and Purpose Summit is an international gathering that brings together researchers, leaders, educators, artists and changemakers to explore meaning, purpose, wellbeing, leadership, flourishing and culture.

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Global Editions

2026 European Edition — Madrid — IE University
Latin America Edition — Cancún — TecMilenio University
2027 European Edition — London — University of East London
African Edition — Cape Town

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Community

Our global community includes community leaders, ambassadors, strategic advisors, researchers and collaborators working across disciplines and regions.

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Core Themes

What Shapes the Work

Meaning

Exploring how people and institutions cultivate significance and coherence.

Purpose

Advancing shared direction across leadership, education and society.

Wellbeing

Connecting mental health, resilience and flourishing with meaningful lives.

Leadership

Developing leaders who align vision, responsibility and human dignity.

Education

Bringing purpose-centered learning into universities and learning communities.

Human Flourishing

Supporting cultures and systems that help people and communities thrive.

Global Reach

Universities, Partners and Community

Research

Thought leadership grounded in science, inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Universities

Academic partnerships that expand dialogue, learning and international exchange.

Partners

Strategic collaboration with institutions committed to meaningful human development.

Community

A growing network of ambassadors, advisors and changemakers across regions.

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Connect with the Alliance through community participation, strategic partnership,
organizational collaboration and summit engagement.

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Leadership Council

A global leadership council guiding the movement’s vision, partnerships, community growth, and international collaboration.

KIKO KISLANSKY

Co-Founder & Movement Leader

MICHAEL STEGER

Co-Founder & Advisor

HELENA MARUJO

Co-Founder & Advisor

JOEL VOS

Movement Growth Leader

BIANCA KISLANSKY

Women Collaboration Leader

HECTOR ESCAMILLA

Management Leader

THOMAS ECKSHIMITD

Stakeholders Interdependence Leader

YANA LOGINOVA

Community Leader