Mentoring & Assessment Programme and International NVC Convention 2026
The Assessment Panel for the M&A
Trainers for the Convention
- Aga Jankiewicz
- Christlin Rajendram
- Kirsten Kristensen
- Ranjitha Jeurkar
- Sabine Geiger
- Sudha Shankar
The M&A Programme
09 to 15 December 2026
The Mentoring and Assessment (M&A) Programme is co-created by the participants, the candidates, and the trainers and the assessors. It is a crucible that provides learning opportunities for all, especially for the candidates, who deepen their self-connection, present their training skills and themselves as future Certified Trainers. Feedback from the participants and trainers is used by the candidates to sharpen their knowledge and skills.
The M&A Programme is highly recommended for certification candidates, for those who are curious about the process and for those who wish to encourage and support the emergence of certified trainers in the region. Your presence is invaluable!
The Convention
16 to 21 December 2026
The International NVC Convention has been a staple of the Nonviolent Communication community in India since 2010. The participants range from those experiencing NVC for the first time to people who have been in the community for over a decade. The Convention has attracted people from across the globe and is valued for the unique experience and immersion into the letter and spirit of NVC.
The Convention is ideal for those who wish to strengthen their NVC muscle, to experience a life-affirming way of being in community, and those who are simply curious to know more! We highly recommend the special Foundation Track offered to people taking their first steps in NVC.
Bring your friends, partners, family members, and connect with people who are part of the worldwide NVC Community!
Venue
Asia Plateau (MRA Centre)
Panchgani, Maharashtra
India
Tuition Fee
Early Bird Rates are in effect until 23:59 IST, 07/Aug/2026.
The tuition will increase by INR 5,000 / €150 after Early Bird.
For residents of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, the Tuition fee is as follows:
INR 15,000 per person for the M&A Programme
INR 15,000 per person for the International NVC Convention
INR 25,000 per person for attending both events.
For residents of other countries the Tuition fee is as follows:
€700 or $800 (USD) per person for the M&A Programme
€700 or $800 per person for the International NVC Convention
€1200 or $1350 per person for attending both events.
We want our events to be accessible to people around the world. If the tuition rates don’t reflect your economic reality, please mention this in your registration.
We will work with you on a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Venue Fee
The venue fee includes your stay, three meals, and two tea breaks during each day.
Double Room (Sharing with 1 other person)
INR 25,000 per person for the M&A Programme
INR 22,000 per person for the International NVC Convention
INR 47,000 per person for attending both events.
Single Room
INR 42,000 per person for the M&A Programme
INR 36,000 per person for the International NVC Convention
INR 78,000 per person for attending both events.
These prices are inclusive of GST.
Travel and Logistics
The MRA Centre is located in the town of Panchgani, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Panchgani is 3 hours by road from Pune Airport (PNQ) and 5 hours by road from Mumbai Airport (BOM).
By Air
For International Travelers the best time to start looking at flights would be August 2026.
Flights to Mumbai tend to considerably cheaper than flights to Pune, please do look at both options.
For those in India, Pune would be the easier airport for travel to Panchgani.
By Train
The closest railway station to Panchgani is Satara, which is 48.8 km away (1 hr and 16 min) via NH 48 and the Wai-Satara Road. There are only a few trains that stop in Satara and only for 2 minutes at a time. It may be difficult to get transportation from Satara to Panchgani unless you are able to converse in Marathi.
By Road
Closer to the date of the events, we will have a travel document for participants to be able to share transport from the airport to the venue. We are expecting that there will be people who are residing near Mumbai and Pune who will be driving down and may be willing to share costs and rides.
For those who wish to travel by bus, please note that the Panchgani bus stop is 1.1 km ahead of the MRA centre. It would be ideal if you told the driver that you needed to get off at the MRA Centre at the start of your journey.
Startings and Closings
The M&A Programme will begin at 2 p.m. on 09 December.
The M&A Programme will close after lunch on 15 December.
Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.
The International NVC Convention will begin at 2 p.m. on 16 December.
The International NVC Convention will close after lunch on 21 December.
Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.
Please note that the entire campus is tobacco-free and alcohol-free.
Weather
In December, Panchgani experiences pleasant, cool, and dry weather, with temperatures typically ranging from daytime highs of around 25°C to 29°C (77°F to 84°F) and chilly nights, dropping to between 10°C to 17°C (50°F to 62°F).
For those coming to India for the first time: Indian heat and cold tend to be unique and more intense than you may expect.
Some other vital information for your stay
- Please bring comfortable, loose clothing for days and some warmer clothing for evenings.
- The importance of comfortable walking shoes cannot be overstated.
- Towels, bed linens, and blankets are provided.
- Laundry services are available on a cost-per-item basis and payment is only in cash.
- WiFi is available throughout the centre.
- All bathrooms are ensuite and hot water is available.
- Almost all dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
- Filtered water is available in all common spaces and in a pantry on each residential floor.
- Mealtimes at the centre
8:00 a.m. – Breakfast (8:30 on Sundays)
10:30 a.m. – Tea
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
4:00 p.m. – Tea
7:00 p.m. – Dinner - Feel free to bring (and share if you want) savouries and sweets!