Cornwall’s Creative Community Gathers for GoodFest 2024 This September

GoodFest Returns for its Sixth Year of Creativity and Collaboration

This September, GoodFest 2024 is set to bring together Cornwall’s dynamic creative community for two days of inspiration, collaboration, and actionable change. Taking place at the picturesque Bedruthan Hotel in Mawgan Porth on September 26th-27th, the festival is a celebration of Cornwall’s growing hub of innovation and creativity.

A Festival for Change-Makers and Innovators

GoodFest 2024 is more than just a gathering; it’s a call to action for those passionate about driving personal and professional change within the realms of sustainability, business, and the creative industries. The event promises a vibrant mix of workshops, talks, music, food, and networking opportunities designed to spark creativity and build meaningful connections.

Attendees will have the chance to learn from thought leaders and local names such as Hugo Tagholm, Peter Lefort, and John Brown. Topics range from regenerative business design to diversity and inclusion, with key sessions including:

• Vision, Commitment, Smoke and Mirrors by Hugo Tagholm
• Doughnut Economics: Unlocking Regenerative Business Design by Peter Lefort
• Challenging Diversity Aims: A Clearer Path to Radical Inclusion by Joyte Brown

Simon Blackler, Founder & CEO of Krystal Hosting, one of the festival’s key partners, describes GoodFest as “an essential opportunity to meet like-minded future friends and recharge your batteries against the backdrop of the Cornish coastline.”

Workshops and Talks to Inspire Change

GoodFest 2024 will feature a wide range of workshops aimed at providing practical tools and insights for those looking to create change in their personal and professional lives. Some of the featured sessions include:

• Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things: How To Dream Big And Deliver by Mark Shayler
• Doughnut Economics: Unlocking Regenerative Business Design by Peter Lefort
• Challenging Diversity Aims: A Clearer Path To Radical Inclusion by Joyte Brown
• What Are You Going To Do Before You Die? Think Big But Make The Next Hour Matter by Erica Neve and Jamie Pyke
• Effortless Impact: Do Good, Be Happy by Carlos Sava and Laurence McCahill
• What If Your Goal Was Making Others Feel Good by Stephen Dargan
• Finding Your “Enough” – Being Good Enough, Having Enough, Doing Enough by Fiona Ellis
• Growing My Impact by Sarah King
• Dear Me by Tom Hubman
• How To Get On A Mission by Fiona Ras-Jones
• Good Thinking: Harnessing The Radical Power Of Your Imagination by Joey Clifton
• Animism And The Art Of Dreaming by Lisa Telfer Brunton

These sessions aim to challenge conventional thinking, inspire new ideas, and empower attendees to make a tangible impact in their communities and beyond.

A Platform for Creative Collaboration

Since its inception in 2019, GoodFest has evolved from “Creative Conversations on the Beach” to a platform that attracts a diverse range of voices from across industries. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), GoodFest’s mission is to build a strong, sustainable creative community that pushes boundaries and inspires change.

Partners: Krystal Hosting, Leap Design, Harland Accounting

Featured Speakers:

• Clover Hogan
• John Brown
• Gillian Burke
• Hugo Tagholm
• Mark Shayler
• Matt Hocking
• David Harland
• Lisa Telfer Brunton
• Joey Clifton
• Peter Lefort
• Kalpana Arias
• Joyte Brown
• Erica Neve
• Jamie Pyke
• Carlos Saba
• Laurence McCahill
• Stephen Dargan
• Fiona Ellis
• Sarah King
• Tom Hubman
• Fiona Ras-Jones

Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned leader, GoodFest 2024 promises to be a transformative experience for anyone looking to harness the power of creativity for good.

More Information & Tickets for GoodFest 2024

For those looking to join the conversation and explore the intersection of creativity and impact, GoodFest 2024 offers a unique opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and reimagine what’s possible.

For more information on the event, visit GoodFest Cornwall.

Tickets for GoodFest 2024 are available for purchase here.