In 2017, the GIC was held in Hirschwang, Austria and was organized by Wilfried Ehrmann. The venue was in a mountainous area with typical frequent variations of the weather between sunshine and rain. The theme was “Music of the Breath” and of course musical performances featured prominently in the programme from shamanic drumming to quiet meditative sounds. The hotel was immersed in a large park which was used by participants to relax, present workshops and also for the children’s conference activities.