Happiness & Its Causes 2020
19-20 November 2020 | International Convention Centre Sydney | Australia
The world's largest conference on happiness & wellbeing
- How do we have hope for the future in a turbulent world?
- How do we heal individually and as a community when affected by calamity?
- How do we calm the mind, bringing peace and happiness to our hearts
In a time of trauma and hardship we’re curating a Happiness & Its Causes program this year focussing on the tools and techniques for recovery, resilience and flourishing. Something to uplift us and give us hope for the future and confidence that together we can make a difference in the world.
Themes will include resilience, flourishing, courage, altruism, kindness, connection, calming the mind, dealing with adversity and stress, and how we can best help each other and our planet in the face of climate change and the many challenges we are facing on both a personal and global level.
2020 International Keynotes Confirmed
Dr Robert Biswas-Diener, pioneer in the application of positive psychology and leading authority on strengths, culture, courage and happiness; best-selling author of The Upside of Your Dark Side, USA
Dr Eve Ekman, leading researcher and trainer in the science of happiness, resilience, compassion, mindfulness, and emotional awareness, USA
Dr Rick Hanson, world expert in positive neuroplasticity; psychologist, best-selling author of Hardwiring Happiness, USA
2019 Speakers
Michael Mosley, one of the world’s leading authorities on health and wellbeing, science journalist and best-selling author, UK
Professor Elissa Epel, international expert in chronic stress, mindfulness, wellbeing, and healthy ageing and co-author, with Nobel Prize winning molecular biologist Dr Elizabeth Blackburn, of The Telomere Effect, USA
Professor David Cooperrider, the world’s foremost authority on strengths based, positive change, Case Western Reserve University, USA
Professor Amit Bernstein, working with traumatised refugees to develop science backed interventions that could prevent a mental health disaster, Israel
Costa Georgiadis, landscape architect and much loved host of Gardening Australia, ABC TV
Meshel Laurie, popular radio and television broadcaster and best-selling author
Professor Ross G Menzies, CBT specialist working with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and mood disorders, and anger-related problems
Professor Toni Noble, leading teacher, educator and psychologist in student wellbeing and positive education
Tenzin Choegyal, acclaimed Tibetan musician, composer, activist and cultural ambassador
Jill Stark, best-selling author of Happy Never After and High Sobriety, award-winning journalist, and natural born storyteller with a passion for equality, social justice and mental health
Morris Gleitzman, one of Australia’s funniest and best-loved authors for young people and Australian Children’s Laureate 2018-2019
Thea O’Connor, workplace wellbeing and productivity advisor, championing the concept of body intelligence
Sarah Berry, lifestyle and health writer at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Shannon Harvey, journalist, filmmaker, author and director of the internationally acclaimed documentary, The Connection: Mind Your Body
Professor Ken Hillman, practising intensive care specialist who is a passionate advocate of improving the management of dying patients
Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng, Wakka Wakka/Wulli Wiulli Traditional Owner from Central Queensland, academic lecturer and university researcher
Dr Tim Sharp, leading positive psychologist, executive coach and founder of The Happiness Institute
Dr Sarah McKay, neuroscientist specialising in translating brain research into simple actionable strategies for creativity, health and wellbeing
Father Rod Bower, Anglican priest and passionate advocate for human rights, much loved for his social justice billboards
Sue Langley, master trainer and leading advisor in the practical application of positive psychology
Dr John Maddocks, award-winning travel photojournalist and novelist
Nic Newling, outspoken advocate for mental health, suicide prevention and sharing personal stories
Lynne Malcolm, Presenter, All in the Mind, ABC Radio National
Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist with a special interest in the psychology of technology and staying human in a digital age
Jane Mathews, author, marketing expert, exceptional tour guide and a woman who has learned to enjoy her own company.
Dr Jodie Lowinger, clinical psychologist passionate about sharing her expertise in managing anxiety and building resilience
Drew Harrisberg, exercise physiologist, sports scientist and diabetes educator who is happy, healthy and thriving with Type 1 diabetes
Dr Doris Brett, writer, clinical psychologist and award-winning poet
Kerry Cue, humourist, mathematician, journalist and author
Melli O’Brien, aka Mrs Mindfulness, respected meditation teacher nad co-founder of the Mindfulness Summit and The Bay Collective, entrancing musical trio
Catherine Davidson, conflict and disputes resolution expert and leading mediator
Michele Chevalley Hedge, nutritionist, international speaker and author The Healthy Hormone Diet and upcoming book, Eat, Drink & Still Shrink
Sean Hall, awarded marketer, innovator and strategist, Energx Founder
Sam Corfitsen, inspirational speaker, life artist and, most importantly, professional weirdo
Michelle McQuaid, workplace wellbeing teacher, playful change activator and best-selling author
Sophie Scott, award-winning national medical reporter for ABC TV, radio and online
Uncle Allen Madden, respected Gadigal Elder, cultural representative for the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
Glenn A Baker AM, acclaimed writer and broadcaster specialising in travel, music & arts
William DeJean, award winning educator and founder of Unleash Learning
Annie Harvey, Author, personal leadership coach and laughter wellness leader
Lizzy Williamson, personal trainer, event ‘energiser’ and author
2020 Endorsing Partners
“Happiness & Its Causes is far and away the best conference I’ve ever been to.”
Robert Biswas-Diener, leading cross-cultural positive psychology researcher, USA
"Happiness & Its Causes is the largest positive psychology conference in the world.”
Tal Ben-Shahar, renowned teacher and author on positive psychology, Israel
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