Where do we go from here? What did we discover this weekend, and how do we integrate the lessons, wisdom, projects and people from across the degrowth world into a stronger, more empowered movement?

To close out DeSchool 2025, we invite those who want to strategize the future of the degrowth movement along with DGI to join us at the DGI Office for a closing workshop on strategic planning and movement-building. Tuesday’s workshops include:

Tuesday’s Schedule:

9:30AM-11:00AM: This Brunch Is Not For Sale: Non-Market Food Practices (Sam Bliss)

11:30AM-12:30PM: Community Brunch

12:45PM-1:45PM: Next Steps for the US Degrowth Movement: Group Discussion (DGI Team)

2:00PM-3:00PM: Strategy Circles (DGI Team)

• Academics’ Research Collaboration Circle

• Organizers’ Strategy Circle

• Future Degrowth Gatherings: 2026, 2027 and Beyond!

3:30PM-5:00PM: “Less is Malört”: Farewell to Chicago Happy Hour (for the brave of heart)

(Workshops may be added, and dates/times are subject to change.)