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Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations That Matter

The Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations That Matter (AoH) is a body of practical knowledge developed by an international community who share with each other tried and true ways of engaging people in dialogue, understanding complex systems, and designing ways forward together. It is based in the assumption that people give their energy and lend their resources to what matters most to them. In an increasingly complex and fragmented world, true solutions lie in the collective intelligence of community – not with one leader or viewpoint.

At EPIC, we’re learning alongside our partners. By hosting AoH, we are investing in the relational infrastructure that makes research‑to‑practice possible — and that strengthens our shared capacity to design more equitable, effective policy solutions in service to the public.

The Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations for Public Impact

Thursday – Saturday, June 25 – 27, 2026

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Seattle, WA

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Past Offerings

Since 2022, the Evans School at the University of Washington has offered participatory leadership trainings in the Art of Hosting and Harvesting across a diverse set of audiences including the internal University of Washington community, project partners, and the broader external community.

2025

  • Leading Courageously: The Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations That Matter
  • The Art of Harvesting Conversations That Matter

2024

  • Engaging Intentionally in Higher Education: A Step Beyond the Basics of Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations That Matter
  • The Art of Harvesting Conversations That Matter

2023

  • Leading Courageously in Higher Education: The Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations That Matter
  • The Art of Harvesting Conversations That Matter

2022

  • Leading Courageously in Higher Education: The Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations That Matter

Contact

General inquiries may be addressed to: evansepic@uw.edu.