Program
Three days, one conversation.
An opening Friday afternoon, a full Saturday of sessions and panels, breakouts and dinners, and a closing Sunday morning.
The Summit runs Friday afternoon to Sunday noon. Friday opens the conversation; Saturday is a full day of keynotes, panels, and breakouts across every field that builds the future; Sunday closes with reflection and where the work goes next. Evenings are for dinners and the network -- half the point of being in the room.
Day One -- Opening Afternoon
Friday, December 18- 11:00 Arrival & registrationCheck-in opens.
- 12:00 Welcome lunchThe summit opens -- 2 hours to gather and meet.
- 2:00 Opening keynoteTalk + 15-min Q&A
- 3:00 Afternoon sessionTalk + 15-min Q&A
- 4:00 Breakout sessionsParallel tracks -- topics TBA
- 6:30 Dinner & receptionAn unhurried evening -- 2.5 to 3 hours.
- 8:30 Music & entertainment
Day Two
Saturday, December 19- 8:00 Registration & coffee
- 9:00 Morning session 1Talk + 15-min Q&A
- 10:00 Performing arts & breakA short interlude between sessions.
- 10:30 Morning session 2Talk + 15-min Q&A
- 11:30 Panel Q&AWith the morning presenters
- 12:00 Lunch2 hours -- no rush.
- 2:00 Afternoon sessionTalk + 15-min Q&A
- 3:00 Breakout sessionsParallel tracks -- topics TBA
- 6:30 Dinner2.5 to 3 hours.
- 8:30 Music & entertainment
Day Three -- Closing Morning
Sunday, December 20- 8:30 Coffee
- 9:00 Morning session 1Talk + 15-min Q&A
- 10:00 Performing arts & breakA short interlude between sessions.
- 10:30 Morning session 2Talk + 15-min Q&A
- 11:30 Closing remarksThe summit closes by noon.
- 12:00 Farewell lunch & checkout
The schedule is taking shape -- session titles and times will firm up as speakers confirm.
Sessions
Topics on the table.
- Entrepreneurship, Purpose, and the Future of Capitalism Payam Zamani
- Human Development in Diverse Democracies Dalia Mogahed
- World Energy Supply & Demand: Past and Future Dr. Ghasem Bayat
- Human Oneness and the Future of Global Progress Robert Atkinson
- What Makes an Economy Just? Devin Singh
- The Moral Architecture of Markets Bruce Koerber
- Finance for Sustained Development Peter Greer
- Building Thriving Communities Steve Chalke
- Horizontal Drilling & Hydraulic Fracturing in Securing US Energy Needs Mark Pearson
- Peacemaking as Development: From Polarization to Partnership Najeeba Syeed
- The Engineering & Science of Space Travel Dr. Jeffrey Barns
- Refugee Integration and the Future of Social Cohesion Krish Kandiah
- The Role of AI in Designing Medicine for Cancer & Alzheimer's Treatments Dr. Vafa Bayat
- Healthcare, Ethics & Development Kosti Psimopolos
- Sustainable Agriculture and the Future of Development Paul Hanley
- The Intersection of Business, Spirituality, and Investing Jenna Nicholas
- The Modern Man: How Womens Higher Education Reshapes a Mans Role at Home and in Society Jason Ighani
- Reasons for the Decline of Marriage Nesa Ashraf
- The Collateral Damage of Divisive Politics Dr. Kevin Sabet
- The Financial Tools Available Today Omid Akhavan
- Women Using Microfinance Loans in Zambia Prof. Nava Ashraf
- Building Inclusive Economic and Social Systems that Honor Human Dignity and the Health of the Planet Dr. Todd Khozein
- Humanistic Psychology and Human Potential Dr. Alex Habib Riazati
- How the Involvement of Qualified Women Benefits Organizations and Communities Dr. Soheila Azizi
- CO2 Sequestration Operations in Combating Global Warming Speaker TBA
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