Symposia speakers will include luminaries from the world’s most prestigious institutions, such as Harvard, Brown, the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Zurich, and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris. See the complete list here (including Jon Kabat-Zinn, Richie Davidson, Sharon Salzberg and Marsha Linehan).
Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan will also make an appearance to discuss his new book, in which he advocates using contemplative practices to address a host of current national concerns. Wellesley College past-president Diana Chapman Walsh will deliver the opening keynote address.
To access the livestream, click here. To consult the schedule, visit the conference website here.