The Global Existential Summits were developed by Dr Natalie Fraser following her training in existential philosophy and psychology.
As she fell in love with these powerful ideas, she realised that no one seemed to give the same answer to her question:
‘what is existential philosophy?’
Natalie began interviewing pioneering existential thinkers from all around the world asking what ‘existential’ meant to them, and how these ideas can bring healing and meaning to humanity. These conversations are shared in yearly online summits that welcome people from all walks of life to explore life-changing ideas in a more creative and accessible way than mainstream education.
The first Global Existential Summit was launched in 2022. It reached thousands of people from around the world and over the years the project has continued to develop, with the second summit released in 2023, the third in 2024, and the the fourth in 2025.
Natalie also started Existential Offerings which provides free accessible resources exploring the “Big Questions” in life, including live events The Existential Tribe bringing people together from around the world.
These projects aim to:
– Offer a community for people to explore and confront these challenging life questions.
– Move beyond the mainstream white western ‘existential elite’ by honouring the magnificent range of global voices exploring philosophies of existence.
– Increase accessibility within a discipline that tends to be expensive and elitist by providing free resources and events.
So glad that you’ve found your way to us, and hopefully these projects will connect you with inspiration and fellow travellers on your mysterious journey of life!
The Global Existential Summit 