Events

Join Arthur Brooks and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley for a transformative five-day workshop that will introduce you to powerful principles and practices anyone can learn – such as deep wisdom, detachment from empty rewards, and connection and service to others – to find deep happiness and fulfillment in the second half of life. The workshop takes place in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the stunning Rising Circle Ranch, an upscale regenerative ranch featuring traditional Pueblo architecture and spanning nearly 2,600 acres of wildlife, hiking trails and natural beauty on August 11th - 16th, 2025.

Join Arthur Brooks — one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness — at Canyon Ranch, an award-winning Lenox resort for an inspiring retreat dedicated to exploring your path to greater fulfillment and well-being on July 23-25. Enjoy three transformative workshops, an engaging keynote speech, a special gift, and more during this empowering event that blends cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom.

From April 16th - June 18th, 2025, you are invited to spend 10 weeks exploring the groundbreaking research of Arthur C. Brooks, one of the world’s leading experts on happiness and co-author of Build the Life You Want with Oprah Winfrey. Through engaging video sessions, meaningful group discussions, and practical applications, you’ll learn how to build a life of deep satisfaction—one choice at a time. You are also invited to enjoy lunch & words with Arthur Brooks in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Evergreen Commons on June 24th at 11:30 AM for lunch and 12:30 PM for the talk.

Our skills and interests naturally change as we age—a fact that can be difficult and frightening for many “strivers.” Blending the latest in behavioral social science research, ancient wisdom, and historical analysis, Professor Arthur Brooks will reveal how effectiveness and wellbeing at all stages of life come not from holding on to past achievements, but from cultivating new habits and a different understanding of success and fulfillment. Arthur's plenary session takes place on Tuesday, June 24th from 6:00 - 8:00PM at the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, MI.

ODDfest is a new kind of creative clash – part conference, part festival – that will take over the Lasipalatsi district in Helsinki on June 6-7, 2025. The first of its kind, ODDfest is a counter-move to the creative industries feeling stuck–uniting art, business and society to unlock its trapped potential. What can you expect? 16+ musical performers, 40+ speakers, 20+ creative performers. During the day: Bold speeches, workshops and international networking that will shape Finland's creative future At night: Music, installations and performances

As the International Women’s Forum begins a new decade of advancing women’s leadership, there is no better local context to explore global issues including philanthropy, risk, housing, AI and sustainability - through a women’s lens. Join IWF for the World Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA on May 21-23. Arthur’s keynote, Love Your Enemies, is on May 23rd at 9:15AM.

Join Alpha for The Leadership Conference, a unique opportunity for leaders in every sphere – across contexts, traditions, generations, and cultures – to gather as one, encounter Jesus, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. The aim is to grow in Christ-centred leadership, which has the power to change lives and transform the world. Hosted by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, Arthur Brooks joins an extraordinary lineup of speakers.

Arthur C Brooks, internationally recognized speaker, comes to the Twin Cities to engage Saint Mary’s faculty, staff and students, and the local business community in conversation on April 4, 2025. From global migration to microfinance, world-altering events to the new world order, Saint Mary’s University’s annual Hendrickson Forum is a venue for thought-provoking information and discussion.

The Virginia Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Resources invite students and communities across the Commonwealth to an evening featuring award-winning researcher Arthur Brooks for a discussion on the science of happiness and how to use it. In the face of unprecedented levels of stress, uncertainty, and mental health challenges, university leadership, faculty, staff, students, and community members are craving a new way forward in which they can enjoy a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and life satisfaction. This event will focus on concrete actions young people can take to build a strong framework happening on March 26, 2025 @6:30 - 8:30 PM at the Chartway Arena at Old Dominion University.

In a world that moves fast and demands so much, how can we cultivate true and lasting happiness? Join us at the Warner Theater on March 20th from 7-9PM for a transformative evening where renowned spiritual leader Gurudev will share profound insights on happiness, fulfillment, and inner peace. Harvard professor Arthur Brooks will moderate the conversation, bringing in perspectives from cutting-edge research and social science. This rare opportunity allows you to go beyond theory and experience happiness firsthand with a live guided meditation led by Gurudev.

Join Arthur and WOHASU for the 7th annual World Happiness Summit, held in Miami on March 15-16, 2025. Let’s gather to explore happiness and all its elements, the theme being Hope and Community for a better life. Tickets are on sale now, click here for details and use the code “Happierness” to receive a 10% discount!

Join us for an innovative workshop with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks to unlock the secrets to a happier, more fulfilling life! World Happiness Summit ticket holders receive $100 off. The workshop takes place on Friday March 14th from 1-3PM EDT at the Andazi Miami Beach Hyatt.

Please join the Winter Park Institute as it presents Professor Arthur Brooks speaking on Build the Life You Want: How to Get Happier in an Unhappy World on Thursday, February 27th at 7:00PM at Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, FL. The evidence is clear: In almost every country, happiness is falling, but we can counter this trend by understanding the fundamentals of happiness science, practicing it each day and sharing it with others.

The ARC Conference 2025 will take place in London, UK, on the 17th-19th February 2025, drawing together an invitational community from around the world to be part of the conversation as we work to re-lay the foundations of our civilisation. Join Arthur and other leading thinkers, innovators, and practitioners across technology, philosophy, governance, and social science for three days of intensive dialogue and collaboration.

Join Jupiter Medical Center for the annual Women’s Health & Wellness Conference as the community’s top physicians and specialists from Jupiter Medical Center share the latest in women’s wellness strategies. Arthur Brooks will deliver a talk on The Science of Love and How to Use It. The conference will take place at the Amrit Ocean Resort in Riviera Beach, Florida on February 14th, 2025.

Join Arthur Brooks — one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness — at Canyon Ranch, the award-winning Tucson resort, for an inspiring retreat dedicated to exploring your path to greater fulfillment and well-being. The retreat is on January 20-23, 2025.

The Common Sense Institute is proud to host the Free Enterprise Summit on January 9th, 2025 featuring keynote speaker Arthur Brooks. This annual event brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and business innovators to celebrate and advance the principles of free enterprise that drive economic prosperity. Join us as we highlight visionary leadership and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping our economic future.

Join Arthur Brooks at the 2025 Emerge Conference in Phoenix, AZ, the premiere event for faith-based event planners. It’s a one-stop opportunity to begin the new year with purpose, intent and encouragement. You’ll find quality, relevant education, inspiring keynote speakers, and a trade show with over 200 providers from around the country - all to help improve events. Arthur’s keynote is on Wednesday, January 8th from 12-2PM MST.

Join Arthur C Brooks for a talk on social science and public policy hosted by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University on October 30, 2024 at 5:00-6:30 PM ET at the National Veterans Resource Center, K.G. Tan Auditorium. The event will be livestreamed.

The High Holy Days continue with the abundance of Sukkot, as we reconnect to the natural world and to community. Join us for the Sukkot Service at Temple Beth Elohim followed by special guest Arthur Brooks, co-writer with Oprah Winfrey of the NY Times Bestseller, “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier.” This event is available in person and online on October 16th from 6:30-8:30PM ET.

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Dakota Medical Foundation are proud to announce the Speaker Series, “An Evening with Arthur Brooks” at the Fargo Theater on October 2, 2024, from 7-8:30PM. Arthur Brooks’s work, emphasizing human flourishing, leadership, and the pursuit of happiness, aligns perfectly with Roosevelt’s legacy and the goals of the Dakota Medical Foundation’s Lead with Light program. Join us for this landmark event, where we connect the wisdom of the past with the challenges and opportunities of today, inspiring leaders to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author, and The Atlantic columnist is presenting a keynote at the Fall Convocation at Elon University in the Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center on Friday, September 27, 2024, starting at 3:30 p.m.

Bishop Burbidge invites all young adults (ages 19 to 35, single and married) to join him at the second annual CALLED: A Conference for Young Adults! Join hundreds of young adults at the Sheraton Hotel in Reston, VA on Saturday, September 21, 2024, for Mass with Bishop Burbidge and an incredible keynote from Arthur C. Brooks, Harvard professor and best-sellin author. Arthur teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. The day will also include breakout sessions, dinner, prayer, live music, and plenty of social time! Complimentary childcare is available throughout the entire event. Encounter Jesus, connect with other young adults and to your local Young Adult Ministries and be encouraged in how the Lord has CALLED YOU to holiness.

Dr. Arthur C Brooks, University of Utah Impact Scholar and New York Times bestselling author, is pleased to join Mayor Jenny for her community-wide Media and Book Club. The book club will engage participants in conversation and explore Arthur’s book "Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt." A light lunch will be provided and attendees will receive a copy of "Love Your Enemies" while supplies last. The event will take place on Friday September 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM at The Tower at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The University of Utah is thrilled to welcome Arthur Brooks, Harvard Professor, Best-Selling Author, and Impact Scholar at the University of Utah as our featured keynote speaker on September 12th, 2024 at 11:00AM - 12:00PM MT for the 34th Annual Spencer Fox Eccles Convocation. The event will be held at the George S. Eccles Auditorium in the Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building. Livestream virtual option is available.

The Good News Conference is for individuals, couples, and families who desire to grow closer to Christ through the Good News as preached by the world’s most dynamic evangelists. Learn more here.

Join Joanna Moss from Team Arthur Brooks and Michael Oher, NFL Super Bowl champion, bestselling author and founder of the Oher Foundation in a fireside chat about education, service and happiness. The conversation, centered on Michael’s groundbreaking book When Your Back’s Against the Wall: Fame, Football, and Lessons Learned Through a Lifetime of Adversity and #1 New York Times Bestseller Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, will spark new dialogue among educators, policymakers, and community leaders. Aligning with Brooks’ and Winfrey’s key concepts on working toward happiness, Michael will share insights on the systemic challenges facing homeless youth today and how the Oher Foundation is addressing these issues with innovative strategies and impactful programs.

Join Arthur Brooks, happiness professor at Harvard, columnist for The Atlantic and #1 New York Times bestselling author, and Tal Ben Shahar, co-founder of The Happiness Academy and creator and instructor of the Master's degree in Happiness Studies, for a conversation. The webinar, Keys to a Happy Life - Finding Purpose and Meaning, is on Thursday August 22nd at 2PM EDT.

Leaders show the way, sometimes through challenges we never expected. For over 30 years, the Global Leadership Summit has been empowering leaders worldwide. Join the largest leadership event on August 8-9 in South Barrington, IL, or at hundreds of local sites around the country! Arthur Brooks will deliver his keynote on August 9th at 10:30am CT.

Join us to celebrate the achievements and significant commitments from supporters who believe in The Northwood Idea and Liberty and Business For All. The President’s Freedom Celebration honors the Northwood tradition and celebration of unending commitment to ethics, education, and free market values. The event features keynote speaker Arthur C Brooks, Harvard Professor and Best-Selling Author. The 2024 President’s Freedom Celebration takes place on June 6, 2024 at 5:30pm on the Northwood Campus in Midland, MI.

Join Wheatley Institute, BYU Marriott School of Business, and University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute for an opportunity to listen to renowned speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 11:00AM. Find out how to achieve happiness, regardless of challenging circumstances. Learn actionable insights from cutting-edge science and years of experience to improve your life now, without waiting for the outside world to change.

Join Arthur C Brooks for a discussion on the ways each of us approach risk in love and work, such that the rewards in life lead us to the most happiness possible on Friday, March 22 at Klarman Auditorium, HBS Campus from 4:00 - 5:00 PM (doors open at 3:30)

The World Happiness Summit® gathers the top experts in the science of happiness, positive psychology, policies, sustainability, economics, mindfulness, health and wellbeing to create an inclusive event that unites people from around the world with the goal of learning, experiencing and practicing science-based tools that assist people on the path to self-actualization, wellbeing and happiness. Arthur C. Brooks, PHD joins World Happiness Summit CEO Karen Guggenheim and many others in conversation and experiential practice.

Join us for a heart-to-heart with Arthur C. Brooks on finding your true purpose and happiness in life on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @7:30-9:00PM EST at the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle.

The evidence is clear: in almost every country, happiness is falling. It is easy to get dragged down when around us, loneliness is increasing, relationships are harder to form, and political polarization is on the rise. But we can beat this current by understanding the fundamentals of happiness science, practicing it each day, and sharing it with others. Arthur C Brooks blends cutting-edge research in behavioral science and neuroscience with philosophy and wisdom traditions. CoSponsored by the Texas Tribune. Join us on Thursday, February 29 · 5:30pm CST!