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


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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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The Well-Being Economic Forum

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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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In the face of compounding climatic, social, and geopolitical challenges, traditional growth models rooted in extraction and zero-sum logic are reaching their limits. As fragmented interventions struggle to address systemic crises, there is an urgent need for an “Eastern Pathway to Sustainability”—one that translates the ancient wisdom of “Harmony between Humanity and Nature” into a driving force for patient capital and responsible innovation. AT ONE IMPACT WEEK CHINA – the Well-being Economic Forum 2026 presents China as a decisive, large-scale proving ground for Regenerative Prosperity. We will explore how policy, finance, industry, and culture achieve profound synergy within this transformation. This is not merely a refinement of old paradigms, but a demonstration of how Eastern values such as He (Harmony) and Ren (Benevolence) bridge the divide between capital and public interest, reshaping the logic of value creation to power the foundations of a Well-being Economy. The event is more than a cross-sector dialogue; it is a journey of collective evolution. We invite global policymakers and long-term investors to engage with this process, deconstructing the mechanisms that unify material prosperity with ecological restoration and human well-being. Moving beyond abstract discourse, we offer insights rooted in transformative practice, dedicated to weaving the “Well-being of Life” into the very fabric of global governance and capital flows—uniting awakened forces across borders to reshape a resilient and regenerative future.

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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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What if the world’s largest emerging economy is, in itself, the most decisive large-scale testing ground for a Well-being Economy? As the world seeks new models of progress, China’s development represents a civilisational journey — one that offers profound insights for a global community in search of a holistic, inclusive, and regenerative future. Moving beyond conventional models often hindered by fragmented interventions, we draw from the principle of “Dao of Nature”—a systemic worldview that structurally embeds social well-being and ecological restoration into long-term national renewal. This session delves into the mechanisms of “Systemic Synergy”, exploring how public missions bridge the private capital divide through “Patient Capital”. Our objective is to distill these universal elements, offering regenerative solutions rooted in Oriental wisdom to address the collective challenges facing humanity today.

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Parallel Lab 2 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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Organizer: China Impact Investing Network (CIIN)，FOR GOOD AWARDS As “doing good” moves beyond being a marginal note in financial reports, impact investing is undergoing a systemic revaluation of assets. This session focuses on its practical execution: how to transform the “positive externalities” of solving social and ecological challenges into measurable, investable core assets. Drawing on the real-world benchmarks of the “Light Awards,” we will unpack models that successfully deliver both financial and social returns, explore how patient capital integrates with frontier technology and inclusive business, and examine emerging frameworks for impact measurement. This is not just a showcase of quality projects, but an effort to embed social well-being into the core architecture of mainstream finance.

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Parallel Lab 1 Global Opportunities in Sustainable Transport (Closed-Door Meeting)

Event calendar icon 17 Apr 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
Mapmarker icon SANGHA Movement Center

If “regenerative prosperity” is the core logic for addressing global systemic crises, then transportation and logistics networks serve as its physical execution layer. As global supply chains undergo rapid fragmentation and restructuring, traditional infrastructure export models are reaching their limits. This session focuses on a key challenge for Chinese transport enterprises: shifting from exporting hardware to exporting standards and ecosystems. It brings a practical lens on global expansion—how to move from “going out” to truly “taking root” in markets like ASEAN, the Middle East, and Latin America. With input from institutions such as AIIB, the discussion will also cover project financing, green bonds, and risk management, while exploring how to align Chinese and international standards and build resilient, collaborative global ecosystems.

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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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The systemic worldview of a Well-being Economy provides us with a new foundation for understanding, and this session focuses on the very bedrock of that vision: the large-scale restoration of our natural world. Climate challenges are not merely isolated environmental issues, but systemic symptoms of a global extractive model reaching its limits. In this context, the principle of “Harmony between Humanity and Nature” is no longer just ancient philosophy; it is a vital compass for reshaping business resilience and asset value. From the reversal of desertification to the systemic regeneration of our blue oceans, we will deconstruct transformative cases across both land and sea. We shall examine how China, through the synergy of long-term vision, innovation, and patient capital, translates ecological preservation into self-sustaining, regenerative models. This represents more than the healing of our environment; it marks a fundamental shift for capital—moving from a “resource extractor” to a “steward of living systems”.

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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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As the linear “take-make-dispose” model reaches the physical boundaries of our planet, we are witnessing the systemic conclusion of an extractive logic. Addressing this limit requires integrating the regenerative principles of nature into the fabric of our industrial systems, ensuring that energy and matter transcend the fate of “consumption” to become part of a living, circular cycle. As a pre-eminent global laboratory for renewable energy, China is demonstrating a profound shift through the large-scale deployment of solar and wind infrastructure alongside the structural re-imagining of circular supply chains. This session explores how whole-value-chain synergy dismantles the barriers of the “green premium”, transforming the challenges of transition into an intrinsic engine for a net-zero future. We shall examine how Impact Investing is reshaping asset allocation within this process—not merely seeking financial returns, but striving for a fundamental return to value in our global energy paradigm.

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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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After more than four decades of reform and opening-up, a profound question emerges at this moment of wealth accumulation: Where should wealth ultimately go? This panel will focus on “Wealth for Good” and “New Philanthropy.” Drawing on the “Wealth for Well-being Initiative” (W² Initiative) launched by the Institute for Philanthropy, Tsinghua University, we will explore together how to move beyond the pursuit of wealth accumulation toward sustainable social value creation and the transmission of values across generations. We will share the latest insights from the Wealth for Well-being framework, present a collaborative action blueprint co-created by entrepreneurs and scholars, and discuss the evolution from Philanthropy 1.0 to Philanthropy 4.0.

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Parallel Lab 4 Fueling Futures: Empowering Youth via Education and Food System

Event calendar icon 18 Apr 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
Mapmarker icon SANGHA Movement Center

At a time when the future feels increasingly uncertain, the question is no longer how we prepare the next generation for existing systems, but how we enable them to reimagine and regenerate the systems themselves. This lab explores the intersection of youth education, food systems, and human wellbeing not as separate domains, but as deeply interconnected foundations of a life-centred economy. If education shapes how we see the world, food systems shape how we relate to nature, and well-being shapes how we show up as human beings, then the future we are building depends on how these three evolve together. This session invites participants to move beyond fragmented interventions and ask: How do we cultivate a generation that can think in systems, act with responsibility, and build futures where both people and planet can flourish?

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The Well-Being Economic Festival

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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)
Mapmarker icon Connection Room7

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)
Mapmarker icon Inspiration Room

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.

A Woman’s Wisdom of Love

Event calendar icon 16 Apr 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
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Women’s Wisdom in Love & Relationships is based on the wisdom of Humanology. It guides women to understand themselves and the innate traits of others from the perspective of life information and the fundamental logic of human nature. You will learn to recognize different types of people and master the proper ways to get along with them. This course helps women maintain self-awareness and healthy boundaries in love and intimate relationships, and build understanding and tolerance within the family. Ultimately, it enables you to achieve inner peace, create harmonious relationships and family atmosphere, and reach a state of physical and mental balance and life coherence.

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.
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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.

The Well-Being Economic Forum 2026

Invited Guests

(Arranged in alphabetical order by last name)



Omid Aschari

Founder & CEO of ASG Strategy Group, ASG Strategy Group


Gim Huay Neo

Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum, World Economic Forum


Siddharth Chatterjee

Former UN Resident Coordinator, UN


Chavalit Frederick Tsao

Chairman, TPC (Tsao Pao Chee)


Jeffrey D. Sachs Video Remarks

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


Michael Sheldrick

Co-founder Global Citizen, Global Citizen


Jun Zhang

Professor, China Center for Economic Studies, Fudan University


Matthew Rycroft

Senior Diplomat and Civil Servant, UK Government

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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Cultivating Impact for Flourishing Toward Oneness

SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE

SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE is located by Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou, China, covering approximately 189,000 square meters. As a large-scale wellness and mindfulness community, it embodies the vision of founder Frederick Chavalit Tsao. It aims to guide guests through the practice of the ‘Eight Habits of Life’—Breathing, Eating, Movement, Sleeping, Stillness, Worldview, Middleway, and Celebration of Life — to immerse themselves in body-mind integration, elevate inner awareness, and discover a transformative holistic wellness experience.

Address: 199 Yangcheng Ring Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, China.
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