Gross Global Happiness Summit 2023
Onsite Event
At the University for Peace, established by the United Nations
March 10-12, 2023
Gross Global Happiness Summit 2023
Onsite Event
At the University for Peace, established by the United Nations
March 10-12, 2023
Come and connect with people from all over the world in a powerful, high impact experience!
Globally, happiness is one of our most important goals. Studies show that we value it more than success, knowledge, or material items. And yet, in a world that has continued to progress and become objectively better by most conceivable standards, why do many find this such a difficult goal to reach? As important as happiness is, how much do we know about it and the impacts it has on individual and global progress?
Globally, happiness is one of our most important goals. Studies show that we value it more than success, knowledge, or material items. And yet, in a world that has continued to progress and become objectively better by most conceivable standards, why do many find this such a difficult goal to reach? As important as happiness is, how much do we know about it and the impacts it has on individual and global progress?
Take a look at the 2023 agenda!
Take a look at the 2023 agenda!
Learn About The Event
The Gross Global Happiness summit is an innovative executive education event in which people from all over the globe come to tackle these very questions. This year, sustainability expert Mónica Araya will be our keynote speaker, and last year we welcomed happiness gurus Tal Ben-Shahar, Nic Marks, Jamie Cabrera Ferrer and Raj Raghunathan. We learned, unlearned, and shared experiences on the topic of happiness, bringing together a multitude of perspectives and expertise.
The Gross Global Happiness summit is an innovative executive education event in which people from all over the globe come to tackle these very questions. This year, sustainability expert Mónica Araya will be our keynote speaker, and last year we welcomed happiness gurus Tal Ben-Shahar, Nic Marks, Jamie Cabrera Ferrer and Raj Raghunathan. We learned, unlearned, and shared experiences on the topic of happiness, bringing together a multitude of perspectives and expertise.
Live in Costa Rica?
Exclusive Ticket Rate for Costa Rican Residents
$895
1-Day Ticket Available for Costa Rican Residents
$250
**Please see the information section below for more details**
**Please see the information section below for more details**
Keynote Speakers 2023
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.
Marc Brackett
Marc Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. His research focuses on the role of emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance. He has published over 150 scholarly articles, received numerous awards, and is featured regularly in popular media outlets such as the New York Times, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and The Today Show. Marc is the lead developer of RULER, a systemic, evidence-based approach to SEL.
Robin Stern
Robin Stern is the co-founder and associate director for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. She is a licensed psychoanalyst with 30 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families. Robin is the co-developer of 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. Robin regularly consults 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.
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.
Marc Brackett
Marc Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. His research focuses on the role of emotional intelligence in learning, decision making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance. He has published over 150 scholarly articles, received numerous awards, and is featured regularly in popular media outlets such as the New York Times, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and The Today Show. Marc is the lead developer of RULER, a systemic, evidence-based approach to SEL.
Robin Stern
Robin Stern is the co-founder and associate director for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. She is a licensed psychoanalyst with 30 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families. Robin is the co-developer of 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. Robin regularly consults 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.
Event Information
This experience will combine 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.
Event Information
This experience will combine 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.
This event is designed to be a practical and hands-on, allowing space for sharing and peer-to-peer learning. Participants will take part in interactive workshops, small group reflections and introspective activities. There will also be plenty of spaces to encourage networking and relationship-building between participants as well!
Onsite format, 3 days, March 10-12, 2023
1-day format, Saturday, March 11, 2023 (for Costa Rican Residents)
Join us at the beautiful UPEACE campus in Costa Rica for an unforgettable in-person experience. Enjoy engaging sessions, connect with others during coffee breaks, lunch and closing happy hours, all amid the beautiful green backdrop that is the UPEACE campus.
By the end of this course, you will have:
- Gained a practical understanding of cutting-edge frameworks that you can readily implement to lead compassionately and mindfully;
- Acquired strategies to unlock your full potential and that of those around you for lasting impact;
- Practiced valuable techniques to bring more happiness and well-being to your work and personal life;
- Developed deep relationships with a network of an amazing, global array of peers from the course.
Gross Global Happiness is purposefully designed to be applicable to those over a wide range of ages and career levels, and across a variety of fields. Participants often share some of the following characteristics:
- A desire to change, grow, or re-establish passion for their career
- A deep drive to push personal boundaries and give back to the community/world
- A personal fascination with understanding what makes people thrive and flourish, professionally and personally.
- The need to connect with like-minded individuals and broaden their already global mindset
- Professionals in fast-growing career fields who want to stay ahead of the curve
- Ticket rate for 3-day event @ UPEACE in Costa Rica, March 10th – 12th: $1,250    **Exclusive Rate for Costa Rican Residents: $895
- Ticket rate for 1-day only, Saturday, March 11th: $250
Enroll with 1-2 people and each will receive a 10% discount. Contact us for groups of 4 or more.
Cancelation Policy:
In the case of a cancelation, the full amount can be applied toward any future professional development offering from the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education.
Refund Policy:
For all refunds, the Centre will retain a $100 processing fee to cover banking and credit card fees and administration.
– Refunds requested up to 60 days prior to the start of the event – a full refund will be offered minus the $100 processing fee.
– Refunds requested between 30 and 59 days prior to the start of the event – a 50% refund will be offered on all payments of $200 or more. For payments under $200, a credit will be granted that can be applied toward any future professional development offering from the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education.
– Refunds requested between 7 and 29 days prior to the start of the event – a 25% refund will be offered on all payments of $200 or more. For payments under $200, a credit will be granted that can be applied toward any future professional development offering from the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education.
– Refunds requested within 7 days of the start of the event – Refunds are not available at this point. A credit will be granted that can be applied toward any future professional development offering from the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education.
July 15, 2022Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Presenter applications open
Sept 1, 2022Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Deadline to submit presenter applications
Sept 30, 2022Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Presenters for Gross Global Happiness notified
Oct 15, 2022Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Deadline for presenters to confirm participation
Mar 10 – 12, 2023        Gross Global Happiness Summit onsite at UPEACE in Costa Rica
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The Gross Global Happiness Summit takes place on the beautiful UPEACE campus
Testimonials
Carine Bouery
"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."
Art Sherwood
"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."
Dianne Hunt
"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!"
UPEACE and the Centre for Executive Education
UPEACE 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. UPEACE is the only university in the United Nations system authorized to offer academic degrees in the field of peace and conflict studies.Â
Within the University for Peace, the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education was launched to deliver dynamic workshops, seminars and training courses. In a world that needs more changemakers, these courses are designed to empower people and provide them with the skills, mindsets and networks to make a positive impact on the world.
Open enrollment courses offered by the UPEACE Centre:Â Click here
Global Leadership Diploma with the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education: Click here
Get to know the Centre team:Â Click here
The World Happiness Academy and World Happiness Fest
The World Happiness Academy and World Happiness Fest
