The Flourishing Summit
Wednesday 18 - Thursday 19 March 2026
Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University
In person
The Flourishing Summit aims to inspire and connect members of The Flourishing Network,
hosted by The Human Flourishing Program, at Harvard University’s Institute of Quantitative Social Sciences
Summit principles
Our aspiration is ecosystem-wide flourishing
Love is key in flourishing for individuals, organizations and societies globally
Character is foundational to flourishing
Please book here.
The summit is supported by the Bridge at Wellington College, who are hosting the booking site and supporting with administration.
Draft Schedule - Wednesday, March 18th
· 0930- Coffee
· 1000- Welcome + Group Connection Activity
· 1015- Opening Keynotes (Professor Matthew Lee and Professor Tyler Vanderweele)
· 1100 - Track Session 1: led by interest group chairs (Interest Groups | The Human Flourishing Program)
· 1200- Lunch (Tables with Interest Groups)
· 1300- Track Session 2: led by interest group chairs (Interest Groups | The Human Flourishing Program)
· 1500- Daily Wrap-up (1 comment from each Interest Group chair and Partner Organization)
· 1530- Gratitude/Recognition
· 1600- Happy Hour and Tea
· 1700- Free Time for self-organized collaboration
Draft Schedule - Thursday, March 19th
· 0930- Coffee
· 1000- Mindfulness + Recognition Moment
· 1015- Opening welcome
· 1100 - Track Session 1: led by interest group chairs (Interest Groups | The Human Flourishing Program)
· 1200- Lunch (Tables with Interest Groups)
· 1300- Track Session 2: led by interest group chairs (Interest Groups | The Human Flourishing Program)
· 1500- Daily Wrap-up (1 comment from each Interest Group chair and Partner Organization)
· 1530- Gratitude, Recognition, Commitments Sharing and Takeaways led by interest group chairs
· 1600- Final Celebration (Happy Hour and Tea)
· 1700- Free Time for self-organized collaboration or departures
Hotels and Restaurants
Hotels
Discount/Cost
Average Cost for 2-bed room in mid-March per night
Email coordinator for discounts at: ndwyer@harvardsquarehotel.com
$200-450
Discount depends on the number of guests. For 5+ rooms, coordinate with management
Harvard Rate (given to those going to Harvard events): 15% off (confirm with coordinator)
$320-380
Do not typically give a discount, but confirm by calling management from 9-2 on Fridays
+16175474600
$200
Harvard discount rates around 20% off (through the bookings team)
$650 (higher than their usual rates)
Do offer discounts, but must be coordinated via email
Email: info@theportersquarehotel.com
dbreshinsky@theportersquarhotel.com
$220-250
Restaurants
Price Range
$30-50
$30-50
$20-30
$30-50
$50-100
$30-50
$30-50
Clover (2 locations)
$10-20
$1-10
$10-20
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