National Conference 2026
Permaculture & Sustainibility
From Seed to Sustainability: The Complete Roadmap — a practical, end-to-end conference for anyone ready to start, manage, or scale a sustainable farm. Land, water, legal clarity, community, technology, soil, plant systems, economics, and inner sustainability — all in one powerful weekend.
Dates
August 22 & 23, 2026
Venue
The Art of Living International Ashram, Bangalore, India
Theme
From Seeds to Sustainability: A Complete Roadmap
For people who are ready to move from dream to design
Many dream of leaving the urban rush behind to build a sustainable farm. But the journey comes with practical questions that need honest, grounded answers.
Questions this conference is built to answer
How do I choose the right land?
How do I manage water without tankers?
Can I earn money through farming?
How do I get workforce for my farm?
Which legal policies matter?
What am I not even thinking about yet?
The National Conference of Permaculture & Sustainability is designed to answer exactly these questions — and others that may not have crossed your mind yet.
This is not just a weekend of theoretical lectures. It is a practical, end-to-end blueprint for anyone looking to start, manage, or scale a sustainable farm. From the day you sign the land deed to the day you harvest your first organic crop, the conference covers the technical, legal, ecological, and spiritual steps of setting up your permaculture farm.
A practical blueprint for sustainable farming Learn from people who have built regenerative systems at personal, community, and national levels.
The 360 Degree Farming Roadmap
Every major piece of the farming puzzle, brought together
Land & Law
Evaluate soil, check water tables, and navigate agricultural policies, subsidies, zoning, and certifications.
Water & Energy
Discover rainwater harvesting, earthworks, solar setups, and decentralized off-grid technology.
Ecosystem Design
Explore plant planning, food forests, soil regeneration, and chemical-free agricultural practices.
Spiritual Anchor
Ground farming with inner wellness practices, breathwork, meditation, and environmental purification.
Four Steps
From finding the land to sustaining the farmer
The conference moves through the full arc of a farm project — land, infrastructure, soil, plant life, community, economics, and the inner landscape of the person caring for it all.
Finding Land
- Smart land buying: topography, soil quality, and water access.
- Collective ownership models for friends, families, and groups.
- Government policies, subsidies, zoning, and certifications.
- Building relationships and integrating with village life.
Cultivating Life
- Living soil, advanced composting, and liquid bio-fertilizers.
- Multi-layered food forests and climate-specific plant planning.
- Fruit trees, timber, seasonal vegetables, and agroforestry systems.
Building Infrastructure
- Keyline systems, swales, ponds, drought resilience, and monsoon planning.
- Solar energy, smart backups, and appropriate farm technology.
- Latest tools that can make farming more efficient.
- Natural construction, cottages, and waste management.
The Mindful Farmer
- Meditation, Sudarshan Kriya, breathwork, and mindfulness.
- Practices to stay energized, centered, and grounded.
- Agnihotra for environmental purification and atmospheric harmony.
Learn from experienced practitioners who have designed, grown, and sustained real regenerative systems — not only for themselves, but at community and national scale.
Day 1
7:00 - 8:00 am
Harmonising the Inner Landscape
Yoga & Meditation Session
8:00 - 9: 45 am
Breakfast & Networking Break
10:00 - 11:30 am
Inaugural Keynote Address
Visionary Wisdom & The Journey of Rooted Regeneration — featuring Binay with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
11:45 - 1:00 pm
Finding Your Ground
Smart land selection, layout design, and legal aspects
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Organic Lunch & Networking
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Water Abundance & Earth Works
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Workshop: Permaculture Design Charette
Hands-on strategy for multi-layered food forest design and management
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Tea & Networking Break
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Climate Change Adaptation
6:00 - 6:45 pm
Guided Field Demonstration & Farm Tour
Day 2
7:00 - 8:00 am
Harmonising the Inner Landscape
Yoga & Meditation Session
8:00 - 9: 45 am
Breakfast & Networking Break
Yoga & Meditation Session
10:00 - 11:00 am
Inaugural Keynote Address & Visual Showcase
11:00 - 12:00 noon
Panel Discussion: Policy Advocacy for Sustainable Agriculture
12:00 - 12:45 pm
Masterclass: Living Genetic Wealth
12:45 - 1:30 PM
Appropriate Technology in Permaculture
1:30 - 2:15 pm
Organic Lunch & Networking
2:15 to 3:00 pm
Social Permaculture: Community Partnerships
3:00 - 3:45 pm
Permaculture Economics
3:45 - 4:00 pm
Tea & Networking Break
4:00 - 4:45 pm
Ecosystem Wisdom: Indigenous Knowledge Systems
4:45 - 6:00 pm
Farmer Experience Spotlight
6:00 - 6:45 pm
Permaculture Economics Part 2 & Field Immersion
7:00 pm onwards
Closing & Dinner
Learn from leaders in ecological and regenerative practice
A few of the confirmed speakers for the event
Shyam Sundar Paliwal
He has spent over two decades demonstrating how rural communities can achieve ecological and financial self-reliance. As the architect of the globally acclaimed Piplantri Model, he helped counter droughts and land exploitation through contours, bunds, check dams, and a massive community agroforestry program. His initiative of planting 111 trees for every girl born has restored groundwater levels and supported long-term community financial security.
Dr. Nanda Kishore Methuku, MD
Dr. Nanda Kishore Methuku, MD
Everything you need for a rich two-day learning experience
Your pass includes access to all core learning sessions, field experiences, networking opportunities, and wholesome Ashram meals for both days.
- Access to all technical sessions
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Legal and policy panels
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Networking events and community interactions
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Guided farm infrastructure tour
Visit Us
Art of Living Permaculture
Art of Living International Ashram
21st Km., Kanakapura Road,
Udayapura,
Bangalore, 560082
Call Us
+91-97391 19591
Email Us
info@aolpermaculture.com