SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE · SUZHOU CHINA
16-19 April 2026


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to connect, co-create, and cultivate impact
for a flourishing future toward Oneness.

Converging Global Forces for Transformation, Architecting a New Era of Well-being

AT ONE IMPACT WEEK is a major international convening initiated by Mr. Chavalit Frederick Tsao, fourth-generation steward of the TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) Group. It brings together business leaders, change-makers, philanthropists, and public-sector leaders to re-examine prevailing value systems and co-create new pathways that serve the well-being of life. More than a large-scale gathering, AT ONE IMPACT WEEK is a catalytic platform for collective action. It is a living arena where ideas are translated into practice—through the Well-being Economy dialogues, hands-on impact labs, and cultural experiences grounded in the healing arts.

Here, we move beyond boundaries and silos, coming together to advance a more balanced, meaningful, and flourishing future for humanity.

Our Steward: Chavalit Frederick Tsao and a Century of Heritage

Chavalit Frederick Tsao is the fourth-generation steward of TPC (Tsao Pao Chee), a family business with more than 120 years of history, established in the late 1800s during the Qing Dynasty.

He discovered that the principle behind sustainability is oneness. Our purpose for being is to “Add Value to Life.” He envisions humanity entering a new era of well-being, where businesses lead the change in shaping a global economy focused on "well-being and happiness". The principle for well-being is that "we can be well only when everything around us is well."

He believes that business must be a force for good, love in action and can shape the new well-being economy in partnership with public and philanthropy sectors. This world is calling, and the field is ready—this is his reason for initiating AT ONE IMPACT WEEK, for he knows he cannot do this alone!

2026 Focus: Cultivating Impact for Flourishing

This year we explore the Eastern pathway of this transformation. We believe that practices rooted in ancient wisdom, social responsibility, and modern innovation—from green finance and resilient communities to future education—are revealing the true nature of prosperity: one that does not arise from competition, but from regeneration, collaboration, and a deep care for life.

Guided by the spirit of Oneness (AT ONE), we integrate moral purpose into the design of systems and actions, ranging from the well-being economy and impact investing to the building of communities of well-being. This reflects not only material progress, but also the harmonious coexistence of spiritual abundance and ecological renewal—recognizing that meaningful evolution ultimately returns to care for life.

Let capital flow with conscience. Let prosperity restore the Earth. And let human hearts move forward together—guided by trust, purpose, and a shared commitment to life.

Recap: The Week in Motion

Join us for a 4-Day Journey of Co-creating Impact

AT ONE IMPACT WEEK CHINA 2026 is more than a gathering – it’s a living space for collaboration, where business, capital, and community converge to turn bold ideas into shared action.

That shared commitment comes to life across Six Pillars of the Well-being Economy – the strategic arenas where deep change must happen:

SIX PILLARS OF THE
WELL-BEING ECONOMY


  • CLIMATE & NATURE

  • CIRCULAR ECONOMY

  • ENERGY TRANSITION

  • FOOD SYSTEMS

  • HUMAN CONSTRUCT

  • WELL-BEING
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Well-being:
The Core Purpose of Impact


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Climate & Nature:
From Emergence to Ecology


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Energy Transition:
The Infrastructure of Regeneration


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Food Systems:
Transforming Food for Health, Community, and Climate


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Human Construct:
Rewriting the Operating System of Society, From Extraction to Regeneration


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Circular Economy:
From Waste to Worth: Recycling as the Engine of the Circular Economy

Together, these pillars and domains of impact align with and accelerate the priorities of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Opening Keynote | The Eastern Path to Sustainable Development

Event calendar icon 17 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (GMT+8:00)
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Opening Forum | The Dao of Nature: Well-being Economy and Chinese Wisdom

Event calendar icon 17 Apr 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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开幕论坛 | 道法自然:善经济与中国智慧

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Parallel Lab 1 Intentional Impact Investing: A Bright Future

Event calendar icon 17 Apr 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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Parallel Lab 1 Intentional Impact Investing: A Bright Future

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Parallel Lab 2 Global Opportunities in Sustainable Transport

Event calendar icon 17 Apr 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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平行实验室 2 链接全球·共商·共建·共享

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Forum 1 | Unity of Humanity and Nature: A Response in an Era of Climate Resilience

Event calendar icon 18 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (GMT+8:00)
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Forum 1 | Unity of Humanity and Nature: A Response in an Era of Climate Resilience

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Forum 2 | A Low-Carbon Future: Rediscovering Value in the Energy Transition

Event calendar icon 18 Apr 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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Forum 2 | A Low-Carbon Future: Rediscovering Value in the Energy Transition

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Parallel Lab 3 Conscious Wealth: Redefining the Future of Giving

Event calendar icon 18 Apr 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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Parallel Lab 4 From Anti-Aging Technologies to the Systemic Reframing of Longevity

Event calendar icon 18 Apr 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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Parallel Lab 4 From Anti-Aging Technologies to the Systemic Reframing of Longevity

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Awakening Somatic Awareness

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
Mapmarker icon SANGHA Movement Center

In the hustle of modern life, have you drifted away from your own body? This workshop invites you on a journey of inward exploration. Here, you will reconnect with the flow of Qi and blood, the resilience of your structure, and the subtle nourishment of your internal organs. Instead of seeking strength from the outside, we aim to quietly awaken your dormant essence. Let inner warmth and vitality resurface, helping you reclaim the sense of freedom and primal power that has always been yours.

Buddhist chant

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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Sanskrit Chanting is a profound form of "Sound Zen"—an ancient meditation that purifies the soul. By repetitively chanting sacred syllables and melodic mantras, you bypass complex vocal techniques to focus purely on mindful resonance. As your voice vibrates through your being, it balances the chakras, dissolves emotional blockages, and anchors your consciousness in the present. It is a journey to quiet the mind's anxiety and awaken the radiant peace within.

The Power of Breath and Aromatherapy

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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Discover the synergy of breathwork and aromatherapy to dissolve stress, balance emotions, and heighten mind-body awareness. Drawing from diverse traditions—including Yogic Pranayama, Pilates core breathing, and Zen counting meditation—this workshop offers practical techniques for modern living. You will experience firsthand how specific breath patterns, paired with high-quality essential oils, can anchor your presence. The session concludes with a 5-minute guided counting meditation and aromatic inhalation, leaving you with a sustainable ritual to invite the healing power of nature into your daily routine.

Yin Yoga & Sound Resonance

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
Mapmarker icon The Sanctuary

This session seamlessly weaves together the long, static holds of Yin Yoga with the restorative vibrations of singing bowls. While Yin Yoga targets deep connective tissues—such as fascia and joints—the sound waves soothe the nervous system, guiding the body into a state of profound surrender. This is a slow, meditative journey designed to dissolve stress, balance the emotions, and lead you back to a sanctuary of deep inner stillness.

The Ethical Labyrinth of Family Relationships

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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The "Ethical Labyrinth of Family Relationships" workshop focuses on the relational challenges brought about by changes in family structures. From the five-member family structure of the 1970s and 1980s—comprising two grandparents, parents, and one only child—to today's new five-member family composition of parents and three children (first, second, and third child), how have the positions of family members and the rules governing their interactions changed? How should divorced parents interact with each other and with their children? How should parents in newly formed blended families navigate their relationships? How should the children get along? How should stepparents and stepchildren build their relationships? ... Faced with these emerging family structures, are you prepared? This workshop will explore topics such as co-parenting after divorce and relationships within newly formed families. Through theoretical explanations combined with live demonstrations, it will help you confidently navigate new family structures and clarify the complex dynamics of family relationships.

Gong and Singing Bowl Symphony: A Consciousness Bath of Dual-Frequency Resonance

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (GMT+8:00)
Mapmarker icon Connection Room7

Surrender to a "sonic tsunami." The gong’s unique low-frequency waves penetrate beyond the surface, reaching the fascia and skeletal gaps to shatter deep-seated stress knots. Paired with the harmonic frequencies of singing bowls, this dual-frequency immersion bathes your consciousness in a sea of restorative sound.

GYROKINESIS® Method: Spinal Decompression

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (GMT+8:00)
Mapmarker icon SANGHA Movement Center

Focusing on the art of spinal spiraling, this workshop explores the essential connections between the limbs and the core. You will learn to create spiraling tension lines that run through the entire myofascial web, effectively decompressing interosseous spaces and expanding spinal volume. It is a powerful method to enhance stability, release deep-seated neural pressure, and reignite your physical vitality.

Top 10 Most Common Inappropriate or Unsafe Essential Oil Practices

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (GMT+8:00)
Mapmarker icon Connection Room 11

Essential oils are the highly concentrated essence of the botanical world. Their true power lies not in quantity, but in precise, mindful application. This lecture covers the essential principles of safety—including proper dilution and usage methods—while addressing common misconceptions. We invite you to embrace a restrained and sustainable approach, ensuring aromatherapy remains a supportive force for your body and environment, rather than a burden.

AT ONE Well-being Economic Forum

Main Conference: Strategic Cultivation
A Dialogue Reshaping Global Consensus

This is not only a platform for integrating Eastern and Western wisdom, but also fertile ground for jointly exploring the future direction of a Well-being Economy. We will bring together diverse perspectives and converge them into more holistic Eastern wisdom and practical pathways. Together with century-old inheritors and global actors, we will take part in shaping a shared vision of regenerative prosperity. Through dialogue grounded in consensus, we aim to affirm each participant’s leadership role in advancing impact investing and driving sustainable transformation.

Parallel Lab: Co-creation and Symbiosis
An Engine for Transforming Vision into Action

This is a hands-on arena for translating grand narratives into concrete plans, and a key node for connecting cross-border resources and incubating innovative ecosystems. It offers an efficient “social + co-creation” platform where multidimensional interactions enable the direct integration of technology, capital, and brand vision into practical solutions. This is not merely about resource matching, but about deep value integration with future core partners.

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Invited Guests

(Arranged in alphabetical order by last name)



Omid Aschari

Founder & CEO, ASG Strategy Group


Matthew Rycroft

Former Permanent Secretary, Former UK Permanent Representative, UK Home Office, United Nations


Siddharth Chatterjee

Chief Executive Officer,Former UN Resident Coordinator, Global Neighbours,UN


Gim Huay Neo

Managing Director, World Economic Forum


Lisa Sachs

Director, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI)


Chavalit Frederick Tsao

Chairman, TPC (Tsao Pao Chee)


Kirsten Dunlop

Chief Executive Officer, Climate KIC


Jeffrey D. Sachs

University Professor, President, Columbia University, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

The Well-Being Economic Festival

Celebration of Life: An Immersive Odyssey
A sensory journey blending aesthetic beauty with inner awakening

100+ Curated Workshops and Master Classes
Deep-dive practices focused on OCTAVE 8 Living Habits

220+ Mindful & Eco-friendly Brands
Elevate your energy with conscious consumption

A Global Convergence of Healing
From dawn to dusk, 4 days of non-stop performances to celebrate life

Celebration of Life Exhibition
A Sensory Journey of Awakening to Well-being

An immersive exploration of life awakening, this exhibition invites visitors to move from ‘connection in love’ toward ‘unity between humanity and nature’ through interactive experiences. Through deep engagement with the beauty of character, ethics, shared practice, truth-seeking, and nature, we rediscover the warmth of life in love and gratitude, and together contribute to the renewal of a flourishing civilization.

The 8 Living Habits Practice
Energy & Self-Cultivation Workshop

Spanning 4 days across 9 venues, this program unites 100+ global mentors under OCTAVE´s ‘8 Living Habits’ framework to create a holistic sanctuary for high-net-worth participants. Offering 2,800 seats across 96 workshops (32 complimentary), it empowers well-being through high-quality interactions deeply integrated into core lifestyle scenarios.

Mindful Green Marketplace
Conscious Consumption

Featuring 30 purpose-driven brand founders, this marketplace unites offerings rooted in mindfulness and eco-conscious values. Artisanal products rich in lifestyle aesthetics and healing qualities invite conscious living in practice. Each purchase becomes a meaningful gesture toward a better future, fostering direct dialogue between creators and consumers who value quality and responsibility. Showcasing a pioneering ESG spirit, we collectively nurture a warmer, more resilient circular ecosystem.

Celebration of Life Gala
A Cross-Border Healing Themed Gathering

This celebration weaves together the opening and closing ceremonies, welcome dinner, music performances, and a mystery gathering into a continuous experiential journey through the healing arts. Through light, rhythm, and shared presence, industry boundaries dissolve. In a celebratory atmosphere, participants connect deeply with like-minded peers. As we toast to life, unity unfolds, allowing seeds of impact to take root and flourish at the celebration´s peak.

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Whether you come to connect, co-create, or spark new dialogue, you are warmly invited to resonate with us at AT ONE IMPACT WEEK.
Cultivating Impact for Flourishing Toward Oneness