Leading with humanity in the age of artificial intelligence

A 48-hour leadership immersion

Immerse yourself in a transformative 48-hour experience, from Wednesday 28 October (4pm) to Friday 30 October 2026 (4pm), at the magnificent Caux Palace.

Don't miss this exceptional gathering: ‘Leading with humanity in the age of artificial intelligence’.

As artificial intelligence redefines our societies at an unprecedented rate, an urgent need is emerging: for leaders capable of wisdom, empathy and courageous imagination. This immersion has been designed as a true catalyst for inner transformation, organisational clarity and collective renewal.

Immersed in a magnificent natural setting, participants will explore how to accompany technological transitions in a fully conscious, democratic and life-centred way and aligned with the Inner Development Guide (IDG) – the international framework of inner competencies for sustainable transformation.

Organised by Chemin 28 and the Caux Initiatives and Change Foundation, this event will bring together leaders, innovators, decision-makers and experts to imagine a future where AI amplifies human potential rather than replacing it. Three days of inspiration, conferences, experiential practices and authentic exchanges to reinvent leadership in the age of emerging technologies.

This is a unique opportunity to get ahead of the curve — and actively contribute to the profound transformation that lies ahead.

About the event

Humanity is at a decisive turning point.

AI is accelerating organisational transformations, disrupting economic models, reshaping our democracies and accentuating social fragmentation. The pace of innovation often exceeds our collective ability to respond with discernment.

In this context, the most essential leadership skills are now profoundly human: courage, empathy, ethical clarity, creativity, systemic awareness, discernment.

These qualities enable leaders to guide technological transitions in a way that strengthens trust, human dignity and social cohesion.

This meeting draws on:

• The conscious leadership programmes of Chemin 28,
• The work of the Caux Foundation on trust, ethical leadership and democratic cohesion,
• The framework of the Inner Development Guide (IDG), which defines the inner competencies necessary for sustainable, ethical and grounded transformations.

The objective: to explore how leaders can contribute to deeply human, inclusive and democratic futures, where AI is a tool at the service of life.

Objectives of the meeting

Bring together a select group of leaders, executives and change agents to explore:

• How to lead with awareness and courage in a world transformed by AI.
• How to cultivate the inner competencies (IDG) that support ethical and democratic decisions.
• How to articulate the complementarities between AI and human emotional intelligence – body, heart and soul.
• How to lead systemic transitions with clarity, creativity and responsibility.
• How to ensure that AI-related transformations remain aligned with human dignity, democratic values and respect for life.

This meeting will be a space for experiential learning, collective intelligence and embodied leadership practices.

Format and methodology

The experience is inspired by two complementary approaches:

• Chemin 28: an experiential journey combining mindfulness, immersion in nature, artistic expression and collective intelligence.
• Caux Foundation: a mission spanning nearly 80 years of hospitality, dialogue and leadership transformation.

A 5-step methodology

The programme will alternate between:

• Plenary sessions
• Collective intelligence circles
• Small group spaces
• Sensory and nature experiences
• Personal integration time
• Moments of silence inspired by the Caux Palace tradition

All accompanied by experts in inner development and professional facilitators, who will be on hand to guide each step with kindness.

Expected results

Personal

• A deeper understanding of one's identity as a leader and one's inner resources - empathy, courage and systemic thinking.
• Enhanced discernment between AI and emotional intelligence.
• Practical tools for inner development, based on the Inner Development Guide (IDG), applicable in demanding environments.

Organisational

• Clear insights into how to responsibly manage AI-driven transformations.
• Frameworks for integrating awareness into organisational transitions.
• Practices that promote trust, inclusion and shared responsibility within teams.

Collective

• A multi-sector community committed to human-centred technological transitions.
• Shared principles for leadership in the service of democratic resilience in the age of AI.
• The foundations for ongoing collaboration between Chemin 28, the Caux Foundation, the IDG community, the EPFL Centre for Digital Trust and participating organisations.

To find out more, download the concept note

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Why have this experience at the Caux Palace?

Located above Montreux, facing Lake Geneva, the Caux Palace has been an iconic venue for global dialogue, reconciliation and leadership transformation for nearly 80 years. Its history is marked by major diplomatic advances, peace processes and intercultural encounters fuelled by trust and ethical reflection. Discover the rich history of this iconic place

Caux offers:

• A serene environment, conducive to introspection and deep conversation.
• A legacy of ‘time for silence’, a historic practice of the place that invites inner listening essential to leadership.
• A committed community, driven by values of trust, integrity and transformation.
• A space where ethics, creativity and systemic awareness naturally converge.

This unique setting amplifies the inner and outer journey that this immersion aims to inspire.

Are you interested in being part of the adventure?

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