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Gross Global Happiness
Join us at the beautiful University for Peace campus in Costa Rica, a United Nations-founded university, for a powerful, interactive, high-impact experience!
This summit combines theory and practice, touching on the latest research from positive psychologists, but also delving into the practical applications of what we’ve learned and are still discovering in the field. Happiness will be brought front and center, as we explore and understand how people can lead happier, more meaningful lives.
Gross Global Happiness
Join us at the beautiful University for Peace campus in Costa Rica, a United Nations-founded university, for a powerful, interactive, high-impact experience!
This summit combines theory and practice, touching on the latest research from positive psychologists, but also delving into the practical applications of what we’ve learned and are still discovering in the field. Happiness will be brought front and center, as we explore and understand how people can lead happier, more meaningful lives.
What can you expect? Check out the 2023 agenda!
A look at the 2023 event
The Event Details
The Event Details
Dates: 3 days, March 8th - 10th, 2024
Location: University for Peace campus, Costa Rica
Timing: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST (Costa Rica)
Dates: 3 days, March 8th - 10th, 2024
Location: University for Peace campus, Costa Rica
Timing: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST (Costa Rica)
What will you get out of Gross Global Happiness?
What will you get out of Gross Global Happiness?
Learn and practice cutting-edge techniques from global leaders in the field to bring more well-being to your work and personal life.
Harness compassion and emotional intelligence to connect with others and lead a more fulfilling and impactful life.
Develop habits to sustain well-being for the long-term.
Receive a certificate from the United Nations-established University for Peace Centre for Executive Education.
Form a tight-knit group of like-minded colleagues from around the globe in just 3 days.
Align with the United Nations in creating a more just, peaceful and happier world.
Our Confirmed 2024 Keynote Speaker!
Our Confirmed 2024 Keynote Speaker!
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
Sonja Lyubomirsky (AB Harvard, summa cum laude; PhD Stanford) is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside and author of The How of Happiness and The Myths of Happiness (published in 39 countries). Lyubomirsky’s research—on the possibility of lastingly increasing happiness via gratitude, kindness, and connection interventions—have been the recipients of many grants and honors, including an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Basel, the Diener Award for Outstanding Midcareer Contributions in Personality Psychology, the Christopher Peterson Gold Medal, a Positive Psychology Prize, and a twice awarded Faculty of the Year Award. She lives in Santa Monica, California, with her family.
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
Sonja Lyubomirsky (AB Harvard, summa cum laude; PhD Stanford) is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside and author of The How of Happiness and The Myths of Happiness (published in 39 countries). Lyubomirsky’s research—on the possibility of lastingly increasing happiness via gratitude, kindness, and connection interventions—have been the recipients of many grants and honors, including an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Basel, the Diener Award for Outstanding Midcareer Contributions in Personality Psychology, the Christopher Peterson Gold Medal, a Positive Psychology Prize, and a twice awarded Faculty of the Year Award. She lives in Santa Monica, California, with her family.
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
Sonja Lyubomirsky (AB Harvard, summa cum laude; PhD Stanford) is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside and author of The How of Happiness and The Myths of Happiness (published in 39 countries). Lyubomirsky’s research—on the possibility of lastingly increasing happiness via gratitude, kindness, and connection interventions—have been the recipients of many grants and honors, including an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Basel, the Diener Award for Outstanding Midcareer Contributions in Personality Psychology, the Christopher Peterson Gold Medal, a Positive Psychology Prize, and a twice awarded Faculty of the Year Award. She lives in Santa Monica, California, with her family.
Tal Ben-Shahar
Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, “Positive Psychology” and “The Psychology of Leadership.” His books in the area of Positive Psychology have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. Tal obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. He is also the founder of the Happiness Studies Academy.
Tal Ben-Shahar
Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, “Positive Psychology” and “The Psychology of Leadership.” His books in the area of Positive Psychology have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. Tal obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. He is also the founder of the Happiness Studies Academy.
Tal Ben-Shahar
Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, “Positive Psychology” and “The Psychology of Leadership.” His books in the area of Positive Psychology have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. Tal obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. He is also the founder of the Happiness Studies Academy.
Raj Raghunathan
Raj Raghunathan holds a Ph.D. from the Stern School of Business at New York University and currently serves as a marketing professor at the McCombs School of Business, at the University of Texas in Austin. Raj's research integrates principles from psychology, behavioral sciences, decision theory, and marketing to explore the connections between emotions and consumer behavior. His scholarly contributions have appeared in esteemed publications including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and his work has garnered attention in popular media outlets including The New York Times.
Raj Raghunathan
Raj Raghunathan holds a Ph.D. from the Stern School of Business at New York University and currently serves as a marketing professor at the McCombs School of Business, at the University of Texas in Austin. Raj's research integrates principles from psychology, behavioral sciences, decision theory, and marketing to explore the connections between emotions and consumer behavior. His scholarly contributions have appeared in esteemed publications including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and his work has garnered attention in popular media outlets including The New York Times.
Raj Raghunathan
Raj Raghunathan holds a Ph.D. from the Stern School of Business at New York University and currently serves as a marketing professor at the McCombs School of Business, at the University of Texas in Austin. Raj's research integrates principles from psychology, behavioral sciences, decision theory, and marketing to explore the connections between emotions and consumer behavior. His scholarly contributions have appeared in esteemed publications including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and his work has garnered attention in popular media outlets including The New York Times.
Robin Stern & Marc Brackett
Robin Stern and Marc Brackett are the co-founders of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. They developed RULER, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by over 3,000 pre-school to high schools across the United States and in other countries. They regularly consult with schools globally and large companies, including Facebook and Google, on best practices for integrating the principles of emotional intelligence into training and product design. Robin recently published a book on gaslighting and Marc is a bestselling author with his book, 'Permission to Feel'.
Robin Stern & Marc Brackett
Robin Stern and Marc Brackett are the co-founders of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. They developed RULER, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by over 3,000 pre-school to high schools across the United States and in other countries. They regularly consult with schools globally and large companies, including Facebook and Google, on best practices for integrating the principles of emotional intelligence into training and product design. Robin recently published a book on gaslighting and Marc is a bestselling author with his book, 'Permission to Feel'.
Robin Stern & Marc Brackett
Robin Stern and Marc Brackett are the co-founders of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. They developed RULER, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by over 3,000 pre-school to high schools across the United States and in other countries. They regularly consult with schools globally and large companies, including Facebook and Google, on best practices for integrating the principles of emotional intelligence into training and product design. Robin recently published a book on gaslighting and Marc is a bestselling author with his book, 'Permission to Feel'.
Dave Evans
Dave Evans co-founded the Life Design Lab with Bill Burnett in 2007 which led to the publishing of their books ‘Designing Your Life’ in 2016, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and ‘Designing Your Work Life’ in 2020. The books have reached hundreds of thousands and the Lab has trained countless universities in innovative techniques to help students navigate their futures after college. Dave has nearly 16 years of experience in this field, and lectures at Stanford in the Stanford Design Program.
Dave Evans
Dave Evans co-founded the Life Design Lab with Bill Burnett in 2007 which led to the publishing of their books ‘Designing Your Life’ in 2016, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and ‘Designing Your Work Life’ in 2020. The books have reached hundreds of thousands and the Lab has trained countless universities in innovative techniques to help students navigate their futures after college. Dave has nearly 16 years of experience in this field, and lectures at Stanford in the Stanford Design Program.
Dave Evans
Dave Evans co-founded the Life Design Lab with Bill Burnett in 2007 which led to the publishing of their books ‘Designing Your Life’ in 2016, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and ‘Designing Your Work Life’ in 2020. The books have reached hundreds of thousands and the Lab has trained countless universities in innovative techniques to help students navigate their futures after college. Dave has nearly 16 years of experience in this field, and lectures at Stanford in the Stanford Design Program.
Share your knowledge! Present at Gross Global Happiness
Gross Global Happiness hosts a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of well-being. Whether you’re an NGO or corporate leader, educator, coach or consultant, come share your research, insights and approach to happiness.
We’re excited to grow this community of people working toward happiness by opening the floor for everyone to bring forth their diverse strengths!
We will be selecting a diverse and intriguing group from the candidate pool to offer peer-to-peer learning at the conference.
Applications to present are now closed.
Share your knowledge! Present at Gross Global Happiness
Gross Global Happiness hosts a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of well-being. Whether you’re an NGO or corporate leader, educator, coach or consultant, come share your research, insights and approach to happiness.
We’re excited to grow this community of people working toward happiness by opening the floor for everyone to bring forth their diverse strengths!
We will be selecting a diverse and intriguing group from the candidate pool to offer peer-to-peer learning at the conference.
Applications to present are now closed.
Costa Rica bound?
We're offering a package deal where you can get your event ticket, hotel, transport, and meals for just $1,700!
Event Ticket Rate___
This transformative 3-day event in Costa Rica, one of the happiest countries in the world, will be an unforgettable experience! The event will take place onsite at the stunning University for Peace campus, an institution established by the United Nations.
- 3-day event ticket (with access to 60+ sessions)
- 3 lunches, snacks & drinks at the event
4- night stay at a nearby hotelAirport transfers to the hotelTransport to and from the event each day
$1350
Package Deal
Consider the package deal! Journey to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, and let us take care of the logistics while you relax and enjoy every moment of this energizing summit at the University for Peace, a United Nations-established institution.
- 3-day event ticket (with access to 60+ sessions)
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, snacks & drinks at the event
- 4-night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Santa Ana
- Airport transfers to the hotel
- Transport to and from the event each day
$1700 Sold Out
Contact us for other housing options: centre@upeace.org
Costa Rica bound?
We're offering a package deal where you can get your event ticket, hotel, transport, and meals for just $1,700!
Event Ticket Rate
This transformative 3-day event in Costa Rica, one of the happiest countries in the world, will be an unforgettable experience! The event will take place onsite at the stunning University for Peace campus, an institution established by the United Nations.
- 3-day event ticket (with access to 60+ sessions)
- 3 lunches, snacks & drinks at the event
4- night stay at a nearby hotelAirport transfers to the hotelTransport to and from the event each day
$1350
Package Deal
Consider the package deal! Journey to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, and let us take care of the logistics while you relax and enjoy every moment of this energizing summit at the University for Peace, a United Nations-established institution.
- 3-day event ticket (with access to 60+ sessions)
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, snacks & drinks at the event
- 4-night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Santa Ana
- Airport transfers to the hotel
- Transport to and from the event each day
$1700 Sold Out
Contact us for other housing options: centre@upeace.org
Costa Rica bound?
We're offering a package deal where you can get your event ticket, hotel, transport, and meals for just $1,700
Event Ticket Rate
This transformative 3-day event in Costa Rica, one of the happiest countries in the world, will be an unforgettable experience! The event will take place onsite at the stunning University for Peace campus, an institution established by the United Nations.
- 3-day event ticket (with access to 60+ sessions)
- 3 lunches, snacks & drinks at the event
4- night stay at a nearby hotelAirport transfers to the hotelTransport to and from the event each day
$1350
Package Deal
Consider the package deal! Journey to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, and let us take care of the logistics while you relax and enjoy every moment of this energizing summit at the University for Peace, a United Nations-established institution.
- 3-day event ticket (with access to 60+ sessions)
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, snacks & drinks at the event
- 4-night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Santa Ana
- Airport transfers to the hotel
- Transport to and from the event each day
$1700 Sold Out
Contact us for other housing options: centre@upeace.org
Did you know?
Your attendance at the Gross Global Happiness Summit counts as 20% towards a diploma in Social Innovation or Global Leadership through a United Nations-founded university!
We also have a 1-day ticket option available! You can also get in touch if you think you may apply for a discount (groups, Costa Ricans, GGH alumni).
Travel Add-On Sold Out
Provided by the Alma Travel Group
Maximize your trip to Costa Rica by staying a little longer! Enjoy 3 extra days (March 11th-13th) in this beautiful country. You'll get the chance to:
- Visit La Paz Waterfall
- Stay overnight at the beautiful Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
- Soak in hot springs
- Spot wildlife on a jungle night walk
- Sample Costa Rican coffee at a family-run farm
- Discover the origins of chocolate production through a fascinating cacao experience
- Deepen your connection with other GGH participants
** A minimum of 6 participants must sign up for this trip in order to run it. Ask us for details!
This add-on does not include the event ticket or package deal. Check out prices when you reserve your spot!
Get your diploma!
With the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education
Kickstart your diploma in Global Leadership or Social Innovation, starting with the Gross Global Happiness Summit, and finishing online or as a hybrid program within the next 18 months. This executive program is designed for aspiring changemakers who want the skills and network to elevate their impact.
- Gain a credential from a United-Nations founded university
- With only 1 mandatory course, you can customize your diploma with 4 more electives
- Receive 3 personalized coaching sessions
- Gain access to cutting-edge content designed to help you create positive change
- Connect with an international community of changemakers
Want to do more at UPEACE? Consider adding our 2-day onsite workshop on Positive Leadership to your diploma track just after the summit (March 14th-15th)!
Did you know?
Your attendance at the Gross Global Happiness Summit counts as 20% towards a diploma in Social Innovation or Global Leadership through a United Nations-founded university!
We also have a 1-day ticket option available! You can also get in touch if you think you may apply for a discount (groups, Costa Ricans, GGH alumni).
Travel Add-On Sold Out
Provided by the Alma Travel Group
Maximize your trip to Costa Rica by staying a little longer! Enjoy 3 extra days (March 11th-13th) in this beautiful country. You'll get the chance to:
- Visit La Paz Waterfall
- Stay overnight at the beautiful Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
- Soak in hot springs
- Spot wildlife on a jungle night walk
- Sample Costa Rican coffee at a family-run farm
- Discover the origins of chocolate production through a fascinating cacao experience
- Deepen your connection with other GGH participants
** A minimum of 6 participants must sign up for this trip in order to run it. Ask us for details!
This add-on does not include the event ticket or package deal. Check out prices when you reserve your spot!
Get your diploma!
With the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education
Kickstart your diploma in Global Leadership or Social Innovation, starting with the Gross Global Happiness Summit, and finishing online or as a hybrid program within the next 18 months. This executive program is designed for aspiring changemakers who want the skills and network to elevate their impact.
- Gain a credential from a United-Nations founded university
- With only 1 mandatory course, you can customize your diploma with 4 more electives
- Receive 3 personalized coaching sessions
- Gain access to cutting-edge content designed to help you create positive change
- Connect with an international community of changemakers
Want to do more at UPEACE? Consider adding our 2-day onsite workshop on Positive Leadership to your diploma track just after the summit (March 14th-15th)!
Did you know?
Your attendance at the Gross Global Happiness Summit counts as 20% towards a diploma in Social Innovation or Global Leadership through a United Nations-founded university!
We also have a 1-day ticket option available! You can also get in touch if you think you may apply for a discount (groups, Costa Ricans, GGH alumni).
Travel Add-On Sold Out
Provided by the Alma Travel Group
Maximize your trip to Costa Rica by staying a little longer! Enjoy 3 extra days (March 11th-13th) in this beautiful country. You'll get the chance to:
- Visit La Paz Waterfall
- Stay overnight at the beautiful Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
- Soak in hot springs
- Spot wildlife on a jungle night walk
- Sample Costa Rican coffee at a family-run farm
- Discover the origins of chocolate production through a fascinating cacao experience
- Deepen your connection with other GGH participants
** A minimum of 6 participants must sign up for this trip in order to run it. Ask us for details!
This add-on does not include the event ticket or package deal. Check out prices when you reserve your spot!
Get your diploma!
With the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education
Kickstart your diploma in Global Leadership or Social Innovation, starting with the Gross Global Happiness Summit, and finishing online or as a hybrid program within the next 18 months. This executive program is designed for aspiring changemakers who want the skills and network to elevate their impact.
- Gain a credential from a United-Nations founded university
- With only 1 mandatory course, you can customize your diploma with 4 more electives
- Receive 3 personalized coaching sessions
- Gain access to cutting-edge content designed to help you create positive change
- Connect with an international community of changemakers
Want to do more at UPEACE? Consider adding our 2-day onsite workshop on Positive Leadership to your diploma track just after the summit (March 14th-15th)!
1-day Deal
promo code: #1DayGGH
For those of you based in Costa Rica, there is a one-day option available for Saturday the 9th of March for only $295. On this day you'll see Sonja Lyubomirsky, our internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and you'll gain access to her exclusive Meet & Greet afterwards! Additionally, you will:
- Choose from over 20 transformative sessions on happiness and well-being
- Be provided with food & drink at the event
- Gain networking opportunities with a global community of changemakers
1-day Deal
promo code: #1DayGGH
For those of you based in Costa Rica, there is a one-day option available for Saturday the 9th of March for only $295. On this day you'll see Sonja Lyubomirsky, our internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and you'll gain access to her exclusive Meet & Greet afterwards! Additionally, you will:
- Choose from over 20 transformative sessions on happiness and well-being
- Be provided with food & drink at the event
- Gain networking opportunities with a global community of changemakers
1-day Deal
promo code: #1DayGGH
For those of you based in Costa Rica, there is a one-day option available for Saturday the 9th of March for only $295. On this day you'll see Sonja Lyubomirsky, our internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and you'll gain access to her exclusive Meet & Greet afterwards! Additionally, you will:
- Choose from over 20 transformative sessions on happiness and well-being
- Be provided with food & drink at the event
- Gain networking opportunities with a global community of changemakers
Testimonials
Testimonials
"The Gross Global Happiness Summit is one of the few platforms out there that offers an opportunity for coaches, trainers and experts in the happiness field to come together and co-create high quality and innovative programs that tackle the challenges of the 21st century, especially around anxiety and stress management, and all done in an intimate and natural setting of one of the most beautiful university campuses on Earth"
- Carine Bouery, United Arab Emirates, Founder and Managing Director at Synchro Comms
"For me, GGH has been a high return investment for both my business, teaching and research. Having attended both 2019 and 2020, I can see the accelerating value coming from engaging in Costa Rica as well as the year long connections with participants. I find that my depth and breadth of understanding to be highly significant in strengthening my professional work and professional life. Highly recommended."
- Art Sherwood, United States, Professor at Western Washington University
"Mixing years of knowledge, studies, analysis and investigations on Happiness, shared by multiple presenters and participants from different parts of the world, brings the richness of diversity and multiculturality that you can only experience in a non replicable event like the Gross Global Hapiness."
- Víctor Rojas, Costa Rica, Program Specialist at VMware
"This event is not only a breakthrough for person leadership, its provides a platform to reengineer the planet. A planet where human happiness is a real possibility. This event ignites the imagination of a more compassionate, fun filled, loving, kind, purposeful and creative planet!"
- Dianne Hunt, Trinidad & Tobago, Owner at Dianne Tea Shop
Your Gross Global Happiness Hosts
Your Gross Global Happiness Hosts
The University for Peace and the Centre for Executive Education
Located in Costa Rica, the University for Peace (UPEACE) was established in December 1980 as a Treaty Organization by the United Nations General Assembly.
Within the University for Peace, the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education was launched to deliver dynamic workshops, seminars and training courses around the topics of leadership and social innovation.
World Happiness Agora and World Happiness Fest
The World Happiness Agora and Fest are the world’s largest, most diverse, polycentric and comprehensive forums and networks of happiness and well-being experts, thought leaders, activists, shapers, and game-changers.
With presence in more than 60 cities around the world, their higher purpose is to realize a world with a free, peaceful, conscious and happy humanity. #TenBillionHappy by 2050.
The University for Peace and the Centre for Executive Education
Located in Costa Rica, the University for Peace (UPEACE) was established in December 1980 as a Treaty Organization by the United Nations General Assembly.
Within the University for Peace, the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education was launched to deliver dynamic workshops, seminars and training courses around the topics of leadership and social innovation.
World Happiness Agora and World Happiness Fest
The World Happiness Agora and Fest are the world’s largest, most diverse, polycentric and comprehensive forums and networks of happiness and well-being experts, thought leaders, activists, shapers, and game-changers.
With presence in more than 60 cities around the world, their higher purpose is to realize a world with a free, peaceful, conscious and happy humanity. #TenBillionHappy by 2050.
The University for Peace, an institution established by the UN General Assembly
The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. As a UN-established institution, the University for Peace works tirelessly to contribute to world peace and progress. Our programs give you the skills to have positive impact on this world, contributing directly to this mission. Find more information on our website.
The University for Peace, an institution established by the UN General Assembly
The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. As a UN-established institution, the University for Peace works tirelessly to contribute to world peace and progress. Our programs give you the skills to have positive impact on this world, contributing directly to this mission. Find more information on our website.
If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch with us!
Email us at centre@upeace.org or schedule a call here.
If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch with us!
Email us at centre@upeace.org or schedule a call here.
We care about you! COVID -19 Measures
The safety and wellbeing of our staff and participants is our top priority. We have developed new administrative structures and policies to ensure the highest standards in security and guarantee a safe experience on our campus for each and every one of you.
COVID testing is fast and easy in Costa Rica. If you need a test for travel, we’ll be happy to point you to a site in town where you can get results within 24 hours.
