GTD Summer Camp 2025
This year I attended the GTD Summer Camp in Denmark for the first time! I first heard about this event on the Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning. It had been on my Someday/Maybe list for a couple of years, and I finally made it happen this summer.
And because it was in Denmark, in a beautiful location, I stayed a couple more days and made it my mini summer solo retreat.
First of all, I've always loved conferences! Whether it's a professional congress or a book-related one (like Scintillation), I love the chance to nerd out about a topic. And the paradox is, I'm a full-on introvert who avoids social gatherings… So how does that work? Well, the good thing about conferences or similar events is that there's a program with a schedule, and I love that structure. A clear agenda reduces my anxiety from uncertainty and makes it easier to mentally prepare for each session or interaction. Also, I love learning! And I feel way more comfortable interacting when I’m surrounded by like-minded people.
And I’ve gotta say, the community at the GTD Summer Camp was phenomenal! Here is a short video of the event.
The GTD methodology has been such huge contributor to my life and wellbeing, and it was great to share that feeling with other GTD'ers.
I haven't met too many people in my professional or personal life who use GTD. Most of my discussions and interactions around it have happened online over the years. So the GTD Summer Camp was like stepping into a real-world manifestation of those virtual conversations. There was a deep sense of mutual understanding and intentionality. I loved diving straight into sharing workflows, troubleshooting systems, and even geeking out over our favorite capture tools or weekly review rituals. For the first time, I met people I’d only ever known through the online GTD Forum community.
And also, something unique happened: I met David Allen himself, the author of the GTD methodology. He is such a gracious and kind human being. He recently mentioned the GTD Summer Camp on his substack and it really resonated with me when he shared that he is a introvert too but that cool things can happen when we step outside our comfort zones.
I enjoyed all the sessions! Since several community sessions were happening at the same time, I had to make some tough choices, but every one I attended was worth it. Some of my favorites included GTD and Neurodiversity, the GTD for Teams workshop, GTD and AI, GTD Story (a personal account of a retreat), and GTD and Higher Horizons. There was also a fascinating Q&A with David Allen and a session on the history and origins of GTD. One experience I especially appreciated was the Walk & Talk, a beautifully simple and mindful activity where you pair up with someone and connect while going for a walk together. I had the honor to walk with Lars Rothschild Henriksen (from the Vital Learning podcast).
The whole experience left me energized and more committed than ever to refining my system. I came away with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense of community. I also found GTD buddies to keep in touch with after the Summer Camp.
What made it even more special was how recharging it felt. It wasn't overwhelming, it was the perfect balance: interesting topics in an inspiring and warm enough space to build real connections.
And when the event was over, I stayed there for a few more days just to reflect, relax and recharge. But that will be a topic for another post.
All in all, this experience reminded me how powerful it is to connect with people who share the same values and tools for navigating life. Another highlight for me was doing the Weekly Review together with everyone on the last day. I’m already looking forward to next year’s camp!
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By Noisy Deadlines Minimalist in progress, nerdy, introvert, skeptic. I don't leave without my e-reader.