Friday 27
Program Details
Speaker lineup may be subject to change
Panel 1 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Location: Main Conference Hall Topic 1---Group Panel: From Love to Leadership: Manifesting Compassion and Connection to Cultivate a Holistic Culture of Innovation Keynote: Dr. John (Jack) Miller Ms. Allison Paradise Dr. Deborah Howell Dr. Miguel Gonzales Topic 2---A message: Leading with Legacy: Building Heart-Centered Businesses that Heal, Empower, and Transform Keynote: Ms. Angela Rawls
Session A 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic: Uncomfortable Progress: Leading the Hard Work of Innovation Keynote: Dr. Miguel Gonzales Location 2: Balcony Topic: From Automation to Awakening: How AI Frees Time to Lead a Holistic Culture of Creativity Speaker: Mr. Chris Hilton Location 3: Breakout Room Topic: Bridging Science and Spirituality: Leading a Holistic Culture and Climate for Youth Wellbeing Speaker: Ms. Allison Paradise
Round Table 1 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic 1: Leading the Shift: Transcending Tradition with the Holistic Dance Education Model Keynote: Dr. Swan Kim Topic 2: Consciousness Education: Three Strands for Organizational Integration Speaker: Dr. Laurel Waterman Topic 3: The Ripple Effect: Inner Change for Conflict Resolution Speaker: Dr. Diana Denton Location 2: Balcony Rejuvenation: Yoga---Experience 45 minutes of graceful, standing poses, creating a profound union between your body, spirit, and essential life energy. This practice is entirely mat-free. Presenter: Dr. Irina Smykovskaya Location 3: Breakout Room Relaxation: Sound Bath---A seated, 30-minute session utilizing the healing resonance of crystal singing bowls to align your chakra system and revitalize your energy. Presenter: Ms. Jeannie Sawyer
Lunch 1 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Vendors & Gathering Spots Location 1: Conference Hallway Food Vendor: Bonanza Cafe Pickup your pre-ordered lunch Food Vendor: TBD Lunch Purchase Available Food Vendor: TBD Lunch Purchase Available Stop by the Grounding Clay Table: Hands-on pottery activity with Ms. Waka Laity Grab your to go lunch! Explore Spring Preserve property: Meet Dr. Laurel Waterman at Desert Living Center outdoor sitting area Meet Dr. Diana Denton at Garden Amphitheater Meet Dr. Miguel Gonzales at Boom Town (2 min train ride)
Round Table 2 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic 1: From Anxiety to Agency: Reclaiming Play to Lead a Holistic Culture of Well-being and Innovation Keynote: Mr. Don Berg Topic 2: TBD Speaker: TBD Topic 3: TBD Speaker: TBD Location 2: Balcony Rejuvenation: Tai Chi/Qi Gong---Engage in 45 minutes of gentle, flowing movement to cultivate your vital life energy (Chi or Qi). This moving meditation is a pathway to internal peace, physical vitality, and a deeper connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Presenter: Mr. Chris Hilton Location 3: Breakout Room Relaxation: Sound Bath---A seated, 30-minute session utilizing the healing resonance of Native American flute to align your chakra system and revitalize your energy. Presenter: Mr. Marc Edward
Session B 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic: Implementation of Channeling, Meditation and Yoga into Your Everyday Classes Keynote: Dr. Irina Smykovskaya Location 2: Balcony Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Location 3: Breakout Room Topic: (Part 1) The Energetics of Presence in Caregiving: How the Science of Heart–brain Connection Transforms the Way We Care (Part 2) Next Day Speaker: Dr. Deborah Howell
Meet Up (Optional) 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Downtown Container Park Restaurant Address: TBD
Saturday 28
Program Details
Speaker lineup may be subject to change
Panel 2 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Location: Main Conference Hall Topic 1---Group Panel: From Love to Leadership: Manifesting Love and Compassion in Education: A Holistic Approach to Conflict Resolution Keynote: Dr. John (Jack) Miller Mr. Don Berg Dr. Ayako Nozawa Dr. Diana Denton Topic 2---A message: Holistic Education Movement in Africa Speaker: Dr. Patience Mahachi
Session C 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic: Connection Practice: A Holistic Approach to Conflict Resolution and Communication in Education Keynote: Dr. Ayako Nozawa Location 2: Balcony Topic: Holistic Resolutions: Navigating the Conflict of Educational Innovation in Leadership Speaker: Dr. Sheburra Haugsness Location 3: Breakout Room Topic: (Part 1) The Spiritual Heart's Ripple Effect: Harnessing Psycho-Spiritual Transformation for Holistic Conflict Resolution (Part 2): Next Day Speaker: Dr. Diana Denton
Round Table 3 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic 1: Leading the Shift: Transcending Tradition with the Holistic Dance Education Model Keynote: Dr. Swan Kim Topic 2: Beyond Automation: AI's Role in Holistic Creativity Speaker: Mr. Chris Hilton Topic 3: Heart-Centered Approaches to Classroom & Organizational Conflict Resolution Speaker: Ms. Angela Rawls Location 2: Balcony Rejuvenation: Yoga---Experience 45 minutes of graceful, standing poses, creating a profound union between your body, spirit, and essential life energy. This practice is entirely mat-free. Presenter: Dr. Irina Smykovskaya Location 3: Breakout Room Relaxation: Sound Bath---A seated, 30-minute session utilizing the healing resonance of crystal singing bowls to align your chakra system and revitalize your energy. Presenter: Ms. Jeannie Sawyer
Lunch 2 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Vendors & Gathering Spots Location 1: Conference Hallway Food Vendor: Bonanza Cafe Pickup your pre-ordered lunch Food Vendor: TBD Lunch Purchase Available Food Vendor: TBD Lunch Purchase Available Stop by the Grounding Clay Table: Hands-on pottery activity with Ms. Waka Laity Grab your to go lunch! Explore Spring Preserve property: Meet Ms. Angela Rawls at the Desert Living Center outdoor sitting area Meet Mr. Chris Hilton at Garden Amphitheater Meet Dr. Irina Smykovskaya at Boom Town (2 min train ride)
Round Table 4 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic 1: Fostering Empathy: Using Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to Meet Needs and Transform Dialogue Presenter: Ms. Yukari Tatsumura Topic 2: IB & Holistic Education: Experiential Learning for the Whole Learner Speaker: Mr. James Ford Topic 3: The Spiritual Path to Climate Solutions: Resolving Our Conflict with Nature Speaker: Dr. Xiaoan Li Location 2: Balcony Rejuvenation: Tai Chi/Qi Gong---Engage in 45 minutes of gentle, flowing movement to cultivate your vital life energy (Chi or Qi). This moving meditation is a pathway to internal peace, physical vitality, and a deeper connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Presenter: Mr. Chris Hilton Location 3: Breakout Room Relaxation: Sound Bath---A seated, 30-minute session utilizing the healing resonance of Native American flute to align your chakra system and revitalize your energy. Presenter: Mr. Marc Edward
Session D 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic: Calming the Anxious Generation: Centering Needs to Prevent Conflict Keynote: Mr. Don Berg Location 2: Balcony Topic: Holistic Conflict Resolution: Bridging Science and Spirituality to Cultivate Youth Wellbeing Speaker: Ms. Allison Paradise Location 3: Breakout Room Topic: (Part 2) The Energetics of Presence in Caregiving: How the Science of Heart–brain Connection Transforms the Way We Care (Part 1) Previous Day Speaker: Dr. Deborah Howell
Gaia Symphony 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Main Conference Hall Topic: Film Introduction and Q&A of Metaphysical Journey of Film Creation Speaker: Ms. Yukari Tatsumura
Art Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Main Conference Hall Volunteer Talent Show!
Sunday 29
Program Details
Speaker lineup may be subject to change
Panel 3 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Location: Main Conference Hall Topic 1---Group Panel: Balancing Wellness Through Holistic Approaches: Manifesting Love and Compassion in Teaching and Learning Keynote: Dr. John (Jack) Miller Ms. Sparkle Duncan Dr. Laurel Waterman Mr. James Ford Topic 2---A message: Interconnected Wellness: Fostering Compassionate Innovation Through Nature-Based Learning Keynote: Dr. Xiaoan Li
Session E 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic: Interconnected Wellness: Fostering Compassionate Innovation Through Nature-Based Learning Keynote: Dr. Xiaoan Li Location 2: Balcony Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Location 3: Breakout Room Topic: (Part 2) The Spiritual Heart's Ripple Effect: Harnessing Psycho-Spiritual Transformation for Holistic Conflict Resolution (Part 1): Previous Day Speaker: Dr. Diana Denton
Round Table 5 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic 1: Fueling the Mind with Healthy Food for Holistic Classroom Transformation Keynote: Ms. Sparkle Duncan Topic 2: Cultivating Wholeness: Harnessing the Human-Nature Symbiosis for Holistic Teaching & Learning Speaker: Ms. Natalie Shannon Topic 3: From Anxiety to Wholeness: Reclaiming Connection from the Digital Age Speaker: Mrs. Don Berg Location 2: Balcony Rejuvenation: Yoga---Experience 45 minutes of graceful, standing poses, creating a profound union between your body, spirit, and essential life energy. This practice is entirely mat-free. Presenter: Dr. Irina Smykovskaya Location 3: Breakout Room Relaxation: Sound Bath---A seated, 30-minute session utilizing the healing resonance of crystal singing bowls to align your chakra system and revitalize your energy. Presenter: Ms. Jeannie Sawyer
Lunch 3 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Vendors & Gathering Spots Location 1: Conference Hallway Food Vendor: Bonanza Cafe Pickup your pre-ordered lunch Food Vendor: TBD Lunch Purchase Available Food Vendor: TBD Lunch Purchase Available Stop by the Grounding Clay Table: Hands-on pottery activity with Ms. Waka Laity Grab your to go lunch! Explore Spring Preserve property: Meet Ms. Natalie at Desert Living Center outdoor sitting area Meet Mr. Don Berg at Garden Amphitheater Meet Ms. Sparkle Duncan at Boom Town (2 min train ride)
Round Table 6 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic 1: Beyond the Cell: A Psychosynthesis-Based Experiential Workshop for Emotional Awareness and Reflective Teaching Presenter: Dr. Bokyoung Kim Topic 2: The Coherent Caregiver: Balancing Wellness with the Science of Presence (HeartMath Research) Speaker: Dr. Deborah Howell Topic 3: TBD Speaker: Dr. Yoshi Nakagawa Location 2: Balcony Rejuvenation: Tai Chi/Qi Gong---Engage in 45 minutes of gentle, flowing movement to cultivate your vital life energy (Chi or Qi). This moving meditation is a pathway to internal peace, physical vitality, and a deeper connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Presenter: Mr. Chris Hilton Location 3: Breakout Room Relaxation: Sound Bath---A seated, 30-minute session utilizing the healing resonance of Native American flute to align your chakra system and revitalize your energy. Presenter: Mr. Marc Edward
Session F 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Three Locations Location 1: Main Conference Hall Topic: Making Learning Meaningful by Merging Holistic Education with Experiential Learning Keynote: Mr. James Ford Location 2: Balcony Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Location 3: Breakout Room Topic: The Three Strands of Consciousness Education: How to bring perspectives on consciousness beyond the brain into your classroom Speaker: Dr. Laurel Waterman
Closing Ceremony 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Location: Main Conference Hall Recap & Celebration