Frequently Asked Questions

Wisdom 2.0 2017 will be held February 17th - February 20th at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Regisration is open! See ticket options here >>>

All you need to pick up your conference badge is a photo ID -- no need to bring a printed ticket.

For a few years now, the community has been seeking a more in-depth day focused solely on the “practice” (experiential) side of wisdom.

And so, this year, we have created an intensive day with Byron Katie, Jon Kabat-Zinn and other wisdom teachers that will be centered in how to navigate our mind, body, spirit. This will be a day to unwind, connect, and go inward with some of the most renowned teachers of our age.

This practice day will be limited to 1,000 participants and held at the Palace of Fine Arts.  

The easiest way to get your tickets is to find your email order confirmation; tickets are usually attached as a PDF file you can print. The email will be coming from @eventbrite.com. Event updates and details will also be sent from this domain, be sure it is on your “Safe List” so you’re not missing any of those.

Still can't find your tickets? Just enter your email address at eventbrite.com/gettickets. If you think you typo'd your email address, you can check here.

At Wisdom 2.0 2017 we will explore the intersection of Innovation & Spaciousness. We now process more information than ever - through text, email, social media - yet the quality of life and our work is not always enhanced.

Through the main stage talks, embodiment lounges, and community spaces, we will practice the art of Awakened Doing, living from presence and also acting fully in the world to create, express, and grow the efforts that most call us. 

Not at the moment. We're working on getting a special attendee rate at some nearby hotels and will notify attendees should we secure a discounted rate. If you would like to go ahead and book your accomodations now, be sure to ask your hotel of choice about their cancellation policy should you wish to cancel/update your reservations in the future. 

Yes, please see a selection nearby accomodations below:

Inn at the Presidio
42 Moraga Ave San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 800-7356
innatthepresidio.com

Hotel Drisco
2901 Pacific Ave San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-2880
hoteldrisco.com

Hotel del Sol
3100 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-5520

Cow Hollow Inn
2190 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-5800

Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
1250 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 775-7555

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Francisco Fishermans Wharf
550 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 409-4600

Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-5500

We have a limited number of full and partial scholarships available each year. You can find our scholarship application here. We encourage you to create a strong case and indicate any financial contribution you are able to make. We will begin awarding partial scholarships in November and full scholarships in February.

We use volunteer staff at most of our events. We look closely at each volunteer application and are always pleased to add new members to our team! You can find the link to the application here. Fran, our volunteer coordinator for the main event, will start reviewing applications and setting up interviews in November. If you have any questions regarding your application please reach out to volunteers@wisdom2conference.com

If you have volunteered within the last year or two, you are not required to fill out another volunteer application. The volunteer coordinator will be in touch in November/December to follow up and schedule an interview. If you have not heard from the volunteer coordinator, are unsure if you filled out an application within the last 2 years, or have any other questions please contact us at volunteers@wisdom2conference.com.

Fran, our volunteer coordinator for the main event, will be in touch in November/December to follow up and schedule an interview. If you have not heard from the volunteer coordinator or have any other questions regarding your application please contact us at volunteers@wisdom2conference.com

As stated in our cancellation policy, you can transfer your ticket to someone else by January 17th for $75. Please send the $75 transfer fee via Paypal to payment@wisdom2conference.com; once you've done so, forward the payment confirmation to info@wisdom2conference.com along with the name, email address, and company information of the person who you'd like to transfer to, and we'll make the change.

January 17th, 2017 is the final date by which you are eligible to transfer your ticket to someone else, or to receive a partial refund for registration cancellations.

Tickets cancelled before October 1st, 2016 will receive a refund less 25% of your purchased ticket price; tickets cancelled between October 1st, 2016 and January 17th, 2017 will receive a refund less 50% of your purchased ticket price.

If you need to transfer your ticket to someone else, you must do so by January 17th; there will be a $75 transfer processing fee. Cancellations and transfer requests must be received in writing from the original ticket buyer; send requests to info@wisdom2conference.com.

We do not support partial ticket-swaps or ticket sharing of any kind; nor do we prorate ticket costs if you are only able to attend certain conference days; nor can you apply the cost of a ticket to future events.

After January 17th, 2017, all tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

We suggest you consider investing in travel insurance, in case an extenuating event prevents you from attending. In the unlikely event that the conference is cancelled, we will refund all tickets. We will not, however, be able to refund flight, hotel, or other purchases people may make.

All listed speakers are confirmed -- however, sometimes life events such as sickness or death in the family prevent them from making it at the last minute. Speaker cancellations do not affect the cancellation policy. Purchase of a ticket indicates that you have read and agree to comply with this cancellation policy.

This policy is subject to change; all registered attendees will be notified of any changes.
 

We've simplified the programming this year, and won't be hosting breakout session as we have in the past. 

We will also be bringing back The People's Stage for 2017: breakout slots dedicated to offerings by attendees at the event, and selected by popular vote. We'll open applications for that in the fall, so keep an eye out!
 

Every year, many Wisdom 2.0 participants ask how they can share their great work, insights, and presentations with our community. We are happy to announce the return of The People's Stage to our 2017 annual conference.

The People's Stage is a series of interactive breakout sessions submitted by registered conference attendees and selected by popular community vote. The People's Stage has space for about 100 participants, as it is designed for more intimate, interactive sessions.

Applications to the People's Stage will open up in the fall, so be sure to keep an eye out for more details on how to apply. 

There's really no dress code; casual-business--casual tends to be the overarching choice. Whatever you feel best represents you for the kind of connecting you'd like to do. For yoga purposes, you may want to tend on the more casual side so you’re able to have movement in the classes.

Our programming committee is working hard to put together a program that explores the intersection of innovation and spaciousness in an age of constant doing and exploring the art of awakened doing. We will begin announcing speakers in November and hope to have the schedule available for you in January. Information will be added to our website as it is confirmed.

About once a month we’ll send out a message to attendees that include updates about the event. Be sure to include @eventbrite.com on your email provider’s ‘safe list’ so these emails don’t get lost in your promotions/junk folders.

Wisdom 2.0 is an annual interactive conference event with something for everyone.

Is the conversation about the merging of wisdom and technology new to you? Sit in on mainstage presentations featuring thought leaders from the worlds of tech, business, spirituality, and more to learn about the burgeoning movement to bring more compassion and wisdom to our modern world.

Have you been exploring this topic for years, and you're eager to network about action items and new tools? Join hosted conversations and breakout sessions that help to deepen and expand the conversation.

The three-day event features:

• Main stage speakers and panels;
• Breakout sessions and workshops;
• Conversations hosted by participants;
• Yoga and meditation rooms, and other lounge spaces; and
• parties and evening events for connecting and networking

Visit our About page to find out more about some basic conference elements.

Mainstage talks and panels from our major conference events are available online for free. Watch lots of great content here: http://wisdom2summit.com/Videos

We continue to explore new places to bring Wisdom 2.0. Please email info@wisdom2conference.com if you're interested in having us bring an event to your city; we'll continue to work towards expansion in the coming years!

Wisdom 2.0 brings together leaders and individuals, working at and with large and small organizations and individuals, who are impacting how we can live and work optimally and mindfully in this digital age.

The Technology and Business founders and leaders we invite to speak provide their own wisdom of how to optimize innovation, creativity and mindfulness in the contemporary workplace.

We regularly have individuals from Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organizational Coaching and Consulting and other fields participating at the conference. After each event, participants leave with new tools and strategies for optimizing their performance at work, no matter what field of work they're in.

Everyone is encouraged to bring what we learn at the conference into our own workplaces, homes, and lives. The conversations that happen at Wisdom 2.0 represent the future of business cultures worldwide -- not to mention you'll make great connections with other professionals in your field -- and you and your boss will both be glad you took the time to attend.

You can find the press pass application here. We only offer a few press passes per event, and they're quite competitive. Please note that press passes only cover the cost of the conference, not lodging or travel.

There are lots of ways for you or your company to sponsor, partner with, or otherwise support the efforts of Wisdom 2.0. Sponsorship benefits include promotion in all conference materials, a special dinner, and much more.

Please email sponsors@wisdom2conference.com if you're interested in pursuing a partnership with Wisdom 2.0.

We rely on many members of our community to help make our events happen. We look closely at each volunteer application and are always pleased to add new members to our team! You can find the link to the application here. Please note that Wisdom 2.0 volunteer spaces are limited and competitive.

Many great speaker recommendations come from our community. We are always excited to learn about people doing new, innovative, tech and wisdom-based work in the world!

Please use this form to nominate speakers, including yourself.

We receive hundreds more applications than we have room for speakers at the conference. A very, very small percentage gets chosen. As such we cannot get back to people individually. Our programming committee will be in touch if your nomination seems like a good fit.

We will also be bringing back The People's Stage for 2017: breakout slots dedicated to offerings by attendees at the event, and selected by popular vote. We'll open applications for that in the fall, so keep an eye out!