The Flourishing Summit

Wednesday 19 - Thursday 20 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 save the date. Booking will follow soon

Draft Schedule - Wednesday, March 19th

·       0930- Coffee

·       1000- Welcome + Group Connection Activity

·       1015- Opening Keynote

·       1045- Panel of 3 Speakers (moderated)

·       1115- Discussion

·     1200- Lunch (Tables with Interest Groups)

·       1300- Track Sessions

o   Led by interest group chairs (Interest Groups | The Human Flourishing Program)

o   Each track includes speaker, panel, and workshop

·       1500- Daily Wrap-up (1 comment from each Partner Organization)

·       1530- Gratitude/Recognition

·       1600- Happy Hour and Tea

·       1700- Free Time for self-organized collaboration

Draft Schedule for Day 2 - Thursday, March 20th

·       0930- Coffee

·       1000- Mindfulness + Recognition Moment

·       1015- Opening Keynote (Two or more people)

·       1045- Discussion (Tables followed by Large Group)

·       1115- Special Interest Sessions

o   Topics TBC.

·       1200- Lunch + Speaker

·       1300- Learning Sessions: based on selected interest of the participants

·       1400- Collaboration Sessions: action-based sessions to focus on potential commitments

·       1500- Closing Keynote

·       1530- Final Reflection

·       1545- Commitments Sharing and Takeaways

·       1600- Final Celebration (Happy Hour and Tea)

·       1700- Free Time for self-organized collaboration or departures

 
 
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