Navigating Forward is an annual Groundswell convening that brings together community leaders, practitioners, and changemakers to explore how we respond to division and disconnection in our communities. The event centers on building bridges—across differences, lived experiences, and systems—through a combination of brief presentations and a moderated panel discussion on this year’s theme: Is Connection Still Possible?

The program is designed to be timely and relevant, engaging participants in dialogue about conflict, connection, and collective resilience. Alongside the formal program, the event also creates space for networking, relationship-building, and shared reflection over food and conversation.