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Keynote Speaker

David Holmgren

Author, Retrosuburbia

David Holmgren is best known as the co-originator of the permaculture concept following the publication of “Permaculture One” in 1978.

David is globally recognised as a leading ecological thinker, teacher, respected writer and thought-provoking speaker promoting permaculture lifestyle as a realistic, attractive and powerful alternative to dependent consumerism.

As well as ongoing home and teaching involvements in the practical side of permaculture, David is passionate about the philosophical and conceptual foundations for sustainability that are highlighted in his writing and independent publishing. His writings over those three decades span a diversity of subjects and issues but always illuminating another aspect of permaculture thinking.

He has recently published RetroSuburbia; the downshifters guide to a resilient future.