Convened by GMCA x Fourth Sector Group Bhutan
Growing a Mindful Economy
Pioneering a new economic system, rooted in Bhutan's living heritage
11–18 December 2026
Kingdom of Bhutan
An invitation
We warmly invite you to join a select group of leading systemic investors, philanthropic and catalytic capital stewards, and ecosystem architects, along with Bhutanese government leaders, entrepreneurs, and institutional partners, to help shape the development of a mindful economic system in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City.
A curated gathering
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is Bhutan's newly established Special Administrative Region — a living setting for a mindful economy rooted in Gross National Happiness.
Learn more about Gelephu Mindfulness CityAn intimate gathering for systemic investors, catalytic capital stewards, ecosystem architects, Bhutanese leaders, entrepreneurs and institutional partners.
The experience
A week that moves from place and culture into deep dialogue, collaboration and celebration.
11 – 13 December (optional)
Engagement with Bhutanese life, nature, culture and leading for-benefit entrepreneurs.
14 – 15 December
Deep dialogue, leading voices, mindfulness immersion, and collaboration sessions focused on cocreating the future of GMC.
16 – 18 December (optional)
Participation in Bhutan's 119th National Day celebrations convened by His Majesty the King.
Why join
- Contribute at a formative stage, as new approaches to governance, enterprise, finance, and policy take shape at a national level.
- Accelerate Bhutan's emergence as a global hub for mindful investment and entrepreneurship, supporting leading for-benefit entrepreneurs and enterprises shaping Bhutan's future.
- Learn and share with leading innovators and decision-makers, turning Bhutan's role as a living laboratory into lessons of global relevance.
- Participate in Bhutan's National Day celebrations, joining the country at a pivotal moment in its journey.
Register here to learn more
Growing a Mindful Economy will be an intimate, action-oriented gathering, bringing together new economy innovators from around the world with Bhutanese leadership to help shape the conditions in which for-benefit enterprise, innovation and finance work in service of the common good.
Contact Us
Interested in the Growing a Mindful Economy convening?
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