The World Café has grown from an initial gathering of two dozen Intellectual Capital Pioneers meeting in a living room to a worldwide movement connecting tens of thousands of people in conversations around some of humanity's most important questions.

How has the World Café grown so remarkably? Through networks of friendship and personal relationship – and the sharing of stories; for story is the currency of conversation, the lifeblood of relationship. When we share stories in the World Café, we provide a glimpse of who we are and what matters to us, connect our lives to others, and contribute to the shaping of our world together.

We invite you to explore the links below and to discover the scope and power of the World Café through stories about, reflections on, and photographs of some of these gatherings.

Stories. The World Café comes alive through stories about its use in diverse fields, communities, and countries. Selected stories are featured on the website, while additional stories are available in the 'Stories' folder on the World Café online community.

Reflections. World Café hosts and contributors share poems, creative expressions, and other brief reflections on the power of the World Café.

Café Photos. Photographs from World Cafés around the world illustrate the diverse settings in which World Café principles can be used.