as a Living Being

On the future of the biodynamic impulse

What lies ahead of us, now that we are entering the second century of the biodynamic impulse? With the current theme of the year, we want to take the step into the future - from the individual place to the earth as a whole, as a living being.

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The Agriculture Conference consists of plenary sessions, three-day workshops in the mornings and afternoons, and performances in the afternoon break. The public conference is preceded by meetings of the professional groups which work on their own topics.

Conference tickets

All  tickets include access to the entire conference programme as well as lunch, coffee breaks and a buffet during the festive evening. Breakfast, dinner and parking can be purchased separately as required.

Ticket sales

If you have any questions regarding conference tickets, please contact the reception at the Goetheanum directly.

Ticket sales

Directions

The Goetheanum can be reached by car or bus and is a 15 minute walk from Dornach-Arlesheim train station away.

Directions

Campus map (PDF)

Languages

The plenary sessions are interpreted into German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese. You can borrow a receiver for free at the information desk to listen to the event in one of these languages.

Hearing aid

If you require hearing amplification, you can borrow a receiver and headphones for free at the information desk.

Live streams and recordings

The plenary sessions of the conference are streamed online on Goetheanum TV. You can purchase access to the live streams and the recordings of the sessions from Goetheanum TV.

Professional Groups

Participation in the professional groups is by invitation only. If you would like to attend, we look forward to receiving your expression of interest.

Group registration

If you would like to register several participants for the conference, the ticket sales will be happy to assist you with the registration and billing process.

Ticket sales

Accommodation

There are various hotels, guesthouses and private accommodations available in the area surrounding the Goetheanum.

Accommodation around the Goetheanum

The following hotels offer special rates for conference guests at the Goetheanum.
Hotel zum Ochsen

Hotel Eremitage Arlesheim

Accommodation for young attendees

Places in the shared Goetheanum student dormitory are available from 4 to 8 February. If you wish to make a reservation, add "Accommodation" when registering for the conference. Furthermore, the Youth Hostel Basel offers a discounted rate for conference attendees. Contact the hostel directly using the booking code 133032.

Jugendherberge Basel

Conference reader

The conference reader can be downloaded here.

Conference reader (PDF)

Sponsors and exhibitors

Companies and initiatives are warmly invited to participate in the Agriculture Conference through sponsorship or an exhibition booth.

Sponsors and exhibitors (in German)

Media contact

Anna Storchenegger
anna.storchenegger@goetheanum.ch

Past conferences

The documentation of the Agriculture Conferences from 2011 to 2024 can be found here.

Past conferences

The Section for Agriculture has established a scholarship to help young people attend our movement's annual gathering at the Goetheanum. Find out how to donate a scholarship.