Sanur, Bali, 3-4 September 2025
The International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
Asia Conference 2025
Facilitation for Hope
A Journey of Connection, Reflection, and Co-Creation
We are living in an age of profound uncertainty
an era that many experts refer to as a polycrisis. Systemic challenges such as climate change, social inequality, geopolitical conflicts, technological disruption, and a growing distrust in institutions are no longer isolated issues. They are deeply interconnected, amplifying one another’s impact and creating a web of complex problems that can no longer be solved with fragmented or one-dimensional approaches.
In the face of this complexity, technical solutions and top-down directives alone are no longer sufficient. The world urgently needs new ways of thinking, working, and relating. We need safe spaces where empathy can flourish, where meaningful dialogue is revived, and where solutions are co-created collectively. This is the essence of facilitation—a transformative skill and mindset that enables individuals and groups to move from confusion to clarity, from division to understanding, and from stagnation to collective action.
Polycrisis related to global risks landscape – as illustrated by Global Risks Perception Survey 2025 from World Economic Forum
Yet today, we face tangible obstacles: the scarcity of spaces for meaningful conversations amidst fast-paced work cultures; a general lack of awareness of how facilitation can genuinely shape the direction of organizations and communities; and the limited availability of learning platforms that are truly participatory across sectors and borders.
In responding to polycrisis that is profoundly affecting our sustainability, what are we going to do about it? Are we going to sit still, let everything pass before our eyes? Can we shape our future together? What kind of future that we want our children and grandchildren to live?
IAF Asia Conference 2025 is not just a conference
it is an immersive, transformative journey. Designed with an experiential format at its core, this event invites everyone—whether you are a speaker, participant, organizer, or supporting team—to engage deeply, reflect meaningfully, and co-create insights together. It is a safe and inclusive space where we can have a deep and meaningful conversation with friends, going beyond information-sharing, allowing us to explore truth, meaning, and embodied learning so we can collaboratively strengthening our capacity for navigating the complex world of today.
No matter what sector you come from—public, private, or civil society—you are welcomed here. The challenges we face today are too interconnected and too urgent to be solved in silos. Now more than ever, we need cross-sector dialogue, collective intelligence, and systems approach to navigate complexity. This conference offers a space to share your tools, experiences, and ideas, while also inviting you to pause, listen, and learn from others. It’s about growing together as a learning community, united by the belief that facilitation can help shape a more compassionate, collaborative, and sustainable world.
This year, Indonesia has the privilege and honor of hosting the IAF Asia Conference 2025. We warmly welcome facilitators, changemakers, and system-thinkers from across the globe to gather in Bali—a place long known for its spirit of connection, reflection, and harmony. Guided by the theme “Facilitation for Hope,” we envision this conference as a shared space to reconnect, regenerate, and reimagine the future we want to create—together.
From Me – To We – To Us.
COLLECTIVELY SHAPING OUR FUTURE.
Purposes of the Conference
Promoting Facilitation and IAF
To raise awareness of facilitation as a vital skill for navigating complexity and highlight IAF’s global role in setting professional standards and fostering impactful facilitation practices.
Sharing, Learning and Reflection
To create a welcoming and mindful space for exchanging insights, tools, and experiences—encouraging deep reflection and collective growth across cultures and sectors.
Strengthening the Facilitation Community
To unite facilitators as a global community, working collaboratively to address systemic challenges and co-create a more compassionate and sustainable future.
Conference Events :
1. Road to Sanur
bi-weekly to monthly events
A series of engaging events held both offline and online leading up to the main conference, to raise public awareness about the value of facilitation as a critical skill to navigate and address the complexities of today’s world.
The Road to Sanur will be done in collaboration with any IAF Chapters or organizations that share similarity with IAF. It is a space for us to share perspectives, techniques and tools related to facilitation prior to the conference. We encourage you to contact us for having a shared sessions together, by emailing us on asiaconference2025@iaf-id.org.
Key objectives:
i. Introducing the means of facilitation while promoting IAF values
ii. Building awareness of the IAF Asia Conference
iii. Cultivating engagement to participate in the IAF Asia Conference and building engagement for attending the conference.
2. The Main Conference
3-4 September, 2025
The conference will be attended by facilitation practitioners from all over the world, to sharing their knowledge and wisdom on many fields related to facilitation.
Key objectives:
i. Enhancing awareness of how we can shape our sustainability together through facilitation
ii. Experiencing a collaborative and inclusive climate through embodying compassion
iii. Enriching facilitation repertoire with tools and methods that can promote systemic solutions
Upon closing the Call for Proposals on May 1, we received 90 entries of submission from India, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, the UK, and of course – Indonesia. This is a promising fact that sessions in the conference will be rich and insightful.
The Rundowns
Below are the tentative schedules of the conference. Details of speakers for each concurrent session will be available around the 3rd-4th week of June.
Conference Organizer – IAF Indonesia Chapter
The IAF Indonesia chapter is the local chapter in Indonesia, as part of the International Association of Facilitators (www.iaf-world.org) as a global professional body that serves as a home for anyone interested in learning about facilitation, as well as for those who practice it as a profession. Established in 1994, IAF now has members in over 65 countries worldwide. As a professional association, IAF sets internationally recognized standards for facilitation and advocates for the transformative power of facilitation in addressing complex challenges.
As part of the global network, IAF Chapter Indonesia actively promotes the growth and practice of facilitation through a wide range of programs—both independently and in collaboration with partners. These initiatives span across various sectors, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and professional bodies. Through workshops, public dialogues, and capacity-building programs, IAF Indonesia continues to build a vibrant and impact-driven facilitation community across the country.
IAF Indonesia Chapter
The Core Team
Meiliana Lany, S.E., CPF
Founder & Board IAF Chapter Indonesia
meiliana.lany@iaf-id.org
Monica Kumalasari, M.Psi. T
Co-Founder & Board IAF Chapter Indonesia
monica.kumalasari@iaf-id.org
Sahala Harahap, S.Psi., MSM., Psi
Chair IAF Chapter Indonesia
sahala.harahap@iaf-id.org
Meiliana Lany, S.E., CPF
Founder & Board IAF Chapter Indonesia
meiliana.lany@iaf-id.org
Monica Kumalasari, M.Psi. T
monica.kumalasari@iaf-id.org
Sahala Harahap, S.Psi., MSM., Psi
sahala.harahap@iaf-id.org
Since 1996, Sahala has facilitated engagement and alignment using systemic, asset- based, and experiential learning approaches across public, private, and social sectors. He holds degrees in Psychology and Strategic Management (UI). A recipient of the Dharma Karya Utama award from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, he has trained with Eagle’s Flight, Asia Works, and global experts, and deepened his practice by becoming Compassionate Systems Certified Master Practitioners a framework for systems change by the Center for Systems Awareness at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Systems Awareness Lab.
Conference Fee and Registration
(*) Membership code can be found on your membership certificate which can be downloaded from this address upon loging-in: https://www.iaf-world.org/site/members/me
For Indonesian Participants
also KITAS Holders
For International Participants
all transactions are in IDR
Conference Venue
Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur – Bali
| Hotel Name | Approx. Rate | Distance from Venue | Booking Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur | IDR 980.000 | Conference Venue |
spph.pphotels.com Booking Code IAF2025 |
| Marine Bay Sanur | IDR 900.000 | ± 250 m |
Reservation form https://forms.gle/ketwtMbeJc83XRci8 Whatsapp: +62 8226 6323 045 |
| Sanur Resort Watujimbar | IDR 1.125.000 | ± 2,4 km |
Whatsapp: +62 857 3863 8273 (Septi) Booking Code IAF2025 |
*Room availability is based on first-come-first-serve.
*Rates are for the lowest type of room.
Tips for Bali
Food and drinks
- You cannot drink the tap water, but ice in drinks is safe. Local people use filtered drinking water for making ice. Iced teas, juices with ice, smoothies, etc. are usually ok.
- Be careful of food that looks and tastes like it has been sitting out for a while. Foods spoil more easily in the hot weather.
- Vegetarian/ vegan food is generally widely available at tourist spots and restaurants. However, it may be less available at local neighborhood restaurants, so check the menu before ordering.
Transport
- You can download the Grab or Gojek app and order a car or motorbike. Especially in congested areas, it is faster to travel on a motorbike, but be sure to always wear the helmet provided!
- Bluebird taxis (light blue color) are the official taxis and are generally reliable and safe, but they are available only in certain areas in Bali.
- Private transport is also an option and can be arranged through the hotel. The price is generally more expensive than Grab or Gojek, but it can be a good option if you prefer predictability and want to stop at multiple places.
- After exiting the international arrivals area, go outside following the signs toward the domestic arrivals area. Cross the street where you see the “Bali” sign below. Follow the signs toward the Grab lounge or Gojek lounge, and the staff can direct you to the pickup point.
- The cost from the airport to the Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur will be about 200,000 Rp if using Grab or Gojek.
What to pack
- The average temperature in Bali in early September is 25-30C. It is still the dry season, so usually it does not rain much.
- However, if coming from a cooler climate, be prepared for the heat and humidity. Don’t forget to pack a hat, sun block lotion, and wear loose-fitting breathable clothes. Jeans would be uncomfortable in the weather.
- There are less mosquitos during the dry season, but it’s a good idea to bring mosquito repellent anyway.
- Imported toiletries (cosmetics, etc.) can be expensive. If you have items you use everyday, it’s better to bring them rather than trying to find them in Bali.
Health
Be sure to check with your insurance provider or buy health insurance before arriving in Bali. In case you get sick, the following clinic offers medical care in English:
SOS Medika Bali
Address: Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.194, Sanur Kaja, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80227
Phone: +62-812-3805-452
Guardian and Kimia Farma are two popular pharmacies where you can find over-the-counter medication.
Bugs and animals
- Geckos are harmless for humans and are considered good luck in Bali as they feed on mosquitos, flies, and ants. They are part of everyday life and are commonly seen in buildings.
- Dengue fever is present in Bali and is becoming more prevalent. Take precautions by applying mosquito repellent and covering arms and legs. If you are sensitive to bug bites, applying an ice pack or aloe gel can help.
- Stray dogs are common in Bali. Be careful of petting them, as they may bite or carry rabies.
- Watch out for aggressive monkeys in Ubud monkey forest and other areas.
Cultural considerations
When visiting a temple, dress modestly (covering the arms and legs). Often, the temple can provide a sarong or other cloth. Women who are menstruating are prohibited from entering temple areas.
Avoid stepping on the ceremonial offerings (woven baskets with flower petals inside) that are placed in front of shops and houses.
Some places to visit in/near Sanur:
Karang Beach
Turtle Conservation and Education Center
Museum Le Mayeur
30 minutes by car
Jimbaran Bay fish market and restaurants
Seminyak Beach
