A global gathering of living ancestral traditions

2027 ICCS CONFERENCE

A global platform that convenes elders, knowledge keepers, scholars, and communities rooted in ancestral traditions

Who we are

Founded to foster dialogue among ancient civilizations and living traditions, ICCS creates spaces of respectful encounter across cultures and continents.

We believe that ancestral knowledge systems carry profound insights for addressing the ecological, social, and spiritual challenges of our time.

Our work bridges elders and youth, ceremony and scholarship, tradition and contemporary global realities.

ICCS is not merely an institution — it is a growing circle of relationships.

Events & Gatherings

2027

9th Triennial International Conference & Gathering of Elders

Theme: Ancestral Wisdom in Contemporary Challenges
Subthemes: Ancestral Wisdom and Knowledge Systems, Intergenerational Learning and Education, Community Leadership and Ecological Governance

Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
Traditions Expected: 40+
Total Attendies Expected: 400 participants

9TH Triennial International Conference & Gathering of Elders

Ancestral Wisdom in Contemporary Challenges

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2024

2021

Online

Theme: Shared Sustainable Prosperity
Subthemes: Reviving Traditions, Ecological Knowledge, Collaborative Governance

Location: Dibrugarh, India
Traditions Attended: 40
Total Attendies: 350 participants

Theme: Ancient Cultures: Championing Humanity
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Location: Online
Traditions Attended: 35
Total Attendies: 300 participants