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2026 International Transformative Learning Conference

October 21-23, 2026 | North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina USA

November 5-6, 2026 Online

See the Conference Website or Calendar of Events for more information. 

ITLA President

Alexis Kokkos is the President of the International Transformative Learning Association (ITLA). He delivered his Annual Speech 2026 earlier this year. Alexis is Emeritus Professor of Adult Education at the Hellenic Open University and brings with him a vast experience in the field of transformative learning, as well as a deep understanding of ITLA, our accomplishments, and the opportunities ahead. Elements of his core vision will:

    • Enhance ITLA’s reach and impact, as well as engage more organizations and countries through sociocratic processes. 
    • Foster connections and explore affinities between various Transformative Learning (TL) theoretical perspectives, with the goal of developing a more integrated theoretical framework.
Alexis Kokkos

Transformation is…

a promise

The Mountain Fragrant Winds by Etan Pavavalung

OUR MISSION

To promote critical scholarship, research, teaching, application and praxis of the social, scientific, artistic, and humanistic principles of transformative learning theories and praxis

OUR VALUES

Knowledge / Insight

Pursuing truth through patterned investigation and the use of intuition

Word

Transforming values and worldviews through communicating truths

Truth / Wisdom

Reflection to develop insights about interrelationships of people and systems

Community / Supportive

Cooperative groups of peers that enhance interactions based on common values

Fantasy / Play

Engaging in imaginitive activities for amusement or brainstorming new ideas

Interdependence

Giving preference to cooperation over independent action

Art / Beauty

Experiencing intense pleasure through natural and human-made creations

Synergy

Energizing group relationships to maximize creation of new ideas and projects

Through the areas of education, research and practice, our members’ work contributes to the development of wise systems that facilitate the emergence of transformation and supports human flourishing.

EDUCATION RESEARCH PRACTICE COMMUNITY

EDUCATION

We offer educational activities related to transformative learning through webinars, conferences, workshops, and other resources.

RESEARCH

Our members engage in a wide variety of research projects that contribute to the ongoing development of transformative learning theory. 

PRACTICE

Practitioners in our community are learning and educating others about transformative learning through praxis, moving theory into action in systems from individuals to organizations to society.

COMMUNITY

The International Transformative Learning Association (ITLA) is a community that promotes activities based on research for transforming society, organizations, workplaces and life in a better and peaceful way.

Join ITLA

The International Transformative Learning Association (ITLA) is a vibrant network of people, organizations and communities from over 60 countries around the world. Membership offers many benefits, including:

  • Access to member-only resources and events, including webinars and discussion forums
  • Discounts on conferences, courses, and workshops organized by ITLA and its partner organizations
  • Opportunites for collaborations with other transformative learning scholars and practitioners
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CONTACT US

International Transformative Learning Association

Memberships: membership@intertla.org

Partnerships: partner@intertla.org

General Inquiries: hello@intertla.org

ITLA is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization

 

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