Present at the 2024 Gross Global Happiness Summit!
Hosted through the
University for Peace,
established by the UN General Assembly
ONSITE SUMMIT
at the UPEACE campus
March 8th, 9th & 10th, 2024
Present at the 2024 Gross Global Happiness Summit!
ONSITE SUMMIT
at the UPEACE campus
March 8th, 9th & 10th, 2024
Hosted through the
University for Peace,
established by the
UN General Assembly
Gross Global Happiness 2024
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.!
Gross Global Happiness 2024
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!
Sample session & event overview:
Please note: We will only be accepting presenter applications for Gross Global Happiness onsite in 2024.
Sample session & event overview:
Please note: We will only be accepting presenter applications for Gross Global Happiness onsite in 2024.
Internationally Recognized Keynote Speakers
Join a roster of like-minded experts in the field of happiness.
Internationally Recognized Keynote Speakers
Join a roster of like-minded experts in the field of happiness.
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.
Presenter Perks
In addition to full access to all content at the event, Gross Global Happiness presenters will also receive:
PRESENTER RECOGNITION
A special certificate that acknowledges your contribution to a Summit hosted by a United Nations-established institution.
REDUCED TICKET RATE
For all onsite presenters, a discounted fee to partake in the 3-day onsite event in Costa Rica. The people you meet and content you experience will be life-changing!
NETWORKING
Network with an international group of experts in the field of happiness and well-being.
Presenter Perks
In addition to full access to all content at the event, Gross Global Happiness presenters will also receive:
PRESENTER RECOGNITION
A special certificate that acknowledges your contribution to a Summit hosted by a United Nations-established institution.
REDUCED TICKET RATE
For all onsite presenters, a discounted fee to partake in the 3-day onsite event in Costa Rica. The people you meet and content you experience will be life-changing!
NETWORKING
Network with an international group of experts in the field of happiness and well-being.
Online Presenters
PRESENTER RECOGNITION
A special certificate that acknowledges your contribution to a Summit hosted by a United Nations-established institution.
INCREASED EXPOSURE
For all online presenters, your session will be shared with all attendees post-summit via inclusion in the Gross Global Happiness Virtual Library.
A BRANDED VIDEO
For all online presenters, you'll be given a branded video recording of your session.
Onsite Presenters
PRESENTER RECOGNITION
A special certificate that acknowledges your contribution to a Summit hosted by a United Nations-established institution.
REDUCED TICKET RATE
For all onsite presenters, a discounted fee to partake in the 3-day onsite event in Costa Rica. The people you meet and content you experience will be life-changing!
ONLINE EVENT ACCESS
For all onsite presenters, all will have access to the online event as well.
Ways to Present
There are 2 ways to present at Gross Global Happiness.
Ways to Present
There are 2 ways to present at Gross Global Happiness.
Online 2-day event
February 10 & 11, 2023
Onsite 3-day event
At UPEACE in Costa Rica, March 10 - 12, 2023
Online 2-day event
February 10 & 11, 2023
Onsite 3-day event
At UPEACE in Costa Rica, March 10 - 12, 2023
Presentation Formats
A Talk
15 min
Be the Change Talk
‘Be the Change’ talks can cover any theme or topic in which you are an expert, have a particular point of view, or are actively working. It is your opportunity to share with the group a fresh take on a subject you think will appeal to and resonate with other participants. You will be given 15 minutes in front of the room to share your thoughts, much like a TED talk format, with a short question & answer period afterwards.
A Deep Dive
45 min
Ignite session
An ‘ignite session offers a slightly longer and more interactive format for you to share your knowledge and experience on a particular subject that excites you. You will be given 45 minutes to teach your peers a skill or create a space for collaboration and co-creation. Bring your passion to the table!
A Process
75 min
Workshop
A select few people will be chosen to conduct workshops over a 75-minute period of the event. These workshops need to be highly interactive and should present participants with a new idea, skill, methodology or take on a key question facing the world today.
Presentation Formats
A Talk
15 min
Be the Change Talk
‘Be the Change’ talks can cover any theme or topic in which you are an expert, have a particular point of view, or are actively working. It is your opportunity to share with the group a fresh take on a subject you think will appeal to and resonate with other participants. You will be given 15 minutes in front of the room to share your thoughts, much like a TED talk format, with a short question & answer period afterwards.
A Deep Dive
45 min
Ignite session
An ‘ignite session offers a slightly longer and more interactive format for you to share your knowledge and experience on a particular subject that excites you. You will be given 45 minutes to teach your peers a skill or create a space for collaboration and co-creation. Bring your passion to the table!
A Process
75 min
Workshop
A select few people will be chosen to conduct workshops over a 75-minute period of the event. These workshops need to be highly interactive and should present participants with a new idea, skill, methodology or take on a key question facing the world today.
Presenter application deadline: September 1st, 2023
Presenter application deadline: September 1st, 2023
Our Vision & Model
We envision a world where people all over the world can live with happiness, purpose, and joy.
The Gross Global Happiness event contributes directly to this vision, bringing together a diverse group of like-minded individuals around the field of happiness.
The conference model sees speakers as fully participating contributors to the event that gain as much as they give, sharing their expertise while also learning alongside happiness leaders from around the world. Expect your peers at the conference to be extremely valuable colleagues with knowledge to share. Speakers are an integral part of the community and the funding model, and as such, pay a ticket price for the summit.
This has enabled us to convene a truly amazing group of folks year over year! Come join us, contribute a valuable piece of content and attend some of the incredibly powerful sessions yourself!
Our Vision & Model
We envision a world where people all over the world can live with happiness, purpose, and joy.
The Gross Global Happiness event contributes directly to this vision, bringing together a diverse group of like-minded individuals around the field of happiness.
The conference model sees speakers as fully participating contributors to the event that gain as much as they give, sharing their expertise while also learning alongside happiness leaders from around the world. Expect your peers at the conference to be extremely valuable colleagues with knowledge to share. Speakers are an integral part of the community and the funding model, and as such, pay a ticket price for the summit.
This has enabled us to convene a truly amazing group of folks year over year! Come join us, contribute a valuable piece of content and attend some of the incredibly powerful sessions yourself!
Our Vision & Model
We envision a world where people all over the world can live with happiness, purpose, and joy.
The Gross Global Happiness event contributes directly to this vision, bringing together a diverse group of like-minded individuals around the field of happiness.
The conference model sees speakers as fully participating contributors to the event that gain as much as they give, sharing their expertise while also learning alongside happiness leaders from around the world. Expect your peers at the conference to be extremely valuable colleagues with knowledge to share. Speakers are an integral part of the community and the funding model, and as such, pay a ticket price for the summit.
This has enabled us to convene a truly amazing group of folks year over year! Come join us, contribute a valuable piece of content and attend some of the incredibly powerful sessions yourself!
Event Price
We're offering a special presenter package deal where you can get your event ticket, hotel, transport, and meals for just $1,595!
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
- 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 $945
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
- 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
$1,700 $1595
Event Price
We're offering a special presenter package deal where you can get your event ticket, hotel, transport, and meals for just $1,595!
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
- 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 $945
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
- 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
$1,700 $1595
Event Price
We're offering a special presenter package deal where you can get your event ticket, hotel, transport, and meals for just $1,595!
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
- 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 $945
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
- 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
$1,700 $1595
Ready to apply?
Click the "Submit application" button below to submit your proposal to present at Gross Global Happiness 2024
Ready to apply?
Click the "Submit application" button below to submit your proposal to present at Gross Global Happiness 2024
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.