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Schedule of Speakers and Events
Daily Schedule of Speakers and Events
The Conference begins on September 24.
The live Conference has ended, but you can still watch short clips below and enjoy these Highlights.
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The Conference broadcast took place from Sept. 24 – Oct. 1, 2024.
This schedule is subject to change; additional talks and panels may be added.
Day 6
Healing Across Divides
Daily Insight Video from Thomas
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The Intelligence Within the Trauma Response
Thomas Hübl
Host, Teacher, Author of Attuned and Healing Collective Trauma, and Founder, Academy of Inner Science
Show More Info ▼Highlights from this session:
- The intelligence of trauma responses
- “Melting” into change rather than forcing ourselves to bypass protection mechanisms
- Understanding the differences between individual or cultural habits and trauma
Thomas Hübl, PhD, is a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator who works within the complexity of systems and cultural change, integrating the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science. Since the early 2000s, he has led large-scale events and courses on the healing of collective trauma.
He is the author of Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma—and Our World and Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds. He has served as an advisor and guest faculty for universities and organizations, as a coach for CEOs and organizational leaders, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University. Learn more here.
“If we push against trauma, it’s like bumping against a wall and it’s painful because the wall is not moving. So, we can’t push trauma into development. We can only melt trauma into a new movement.” – Thomas Hübl
Speaker Talks Day 6
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Healing Polarization Through Connection
Mathieu Lefevre
Co-Founder and CEO of More in Common
Show More Info + Video Clip ▼Highlights from this session:
- How social media fuels polarization by creating echo chambers and distorting perceptions of opposing views
- Increasing interaction between diverse groups to foster understanding and cooperation
- Maintaining cohesion and addressing crises by improving our listening skills
Mathieu Lefevre is the Co-Founder and CEO of More in Common, a non-profit working to understand the forces driving us apart, find common ground, and bring people together to tackle shared challenges. He was previously a Co-Founder of Make.org, one of the largest civic tech companies in Europe, and led a think tank on the future of global cities. Mathieu also served as a Political Officer in the United Nations’ Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
“People are kinder, more compassionate, more ready to embrace nuance and complexity than you would think if you were an alien landing on planet Earth and you looked at social media or cable news television.”
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The Future of Reproductive Justice
Loretta J. Ross
Award-Winning Reproductive Justice and Human Rights Leader, Author, and Educator
Show More Info + Video Clip ▼Highlights from this session:
- Crafting meaningful, ethical guidelines to manage the effects of scientific advancements
- Predicting how genetic and reproductive technologies will impact future inequalities
- Developing compassionate leadership to address conflicts and societal issues with respect for all
Loretta J. Ross is a renowned activist, scholar, and pioneer of the 1970’s movement to end violence against women that laid the groundwork for the #MeToo movement. She founded the first U.S. center for creative human rights education and has deprogrammed hate group members, inspiring her upcoming book, Calling In the Calling Out Culture. She was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023.
“The power of love, the power of hope, the power of community—these are stronger than hate.”
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The Traumatic Roots of Bias
Anu Gupta
Author of Breaking Bias, Meditation Teacher, and Bias Expert
Show More Info + Video Clip ▼Highlights from this session:
- Understanding trauma and bias as cycles that must be broken
- Mitigating biased thoughts and reactions through mindfulness
- Building a global community rooted in inclusion, cooperation, and compassion
Anu Gupta is a lawyer, scientist, meditation teacher, and the author of Breaking Bias. He is the Founder of BE MORE with Anu and a sought-after speaker and bias expert who has trained over 80,000 professionals in his science-backed, somatically informed, contemplative approach to breaking bias. The realization that bias can be unlearned inspired his lifelong mission for social healing based on principles of mindfulness and compassion.
“Building a beloved community is about making qualitative and quantitative changes for a world where we all belong, where belonging replaces bias.”
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Social Transformation Through Embodiment
Kai Cheng Thom
Bestselling Author, Somatic Coach, Conflict Transformation Expert, and Somatic Sex Educator
Show More Info + Video Clip ▼Highlights from this session:
- Moving beyond traditional cognitive approaches by incorporating body awareness into trauma therapy
- How joy and pleasure in therapeutic practices promote healing and resilience in those facing systemic oppression
- Understanding our interconnected “collective body” and its implications for collective healing practices
Kai Cheng Thom is a certified somatic sex educator, qualified mediator, clinical hypnotherapist, and certified professional coach. She’s the author of five award-winning books and her work focuses on the intersection of social justice, pleasure activism, and transformative approaches to healing conflict. She is a noted speaker and practitioner of somatic wellness, healing, and group process facilitation.
“We really don’t have to be saints. We just have to be ourselves, but on purpose.”
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Cultivating Intergenerational Wisdom
Thomas Hübl
Host, Teacher, Author of Attuned and Healing Collective Trauma, and Founder, Academy of Inner Science
Show More Info + Video Clip ▼Highlights from this session:
- What we can do to help create trauma-informed systems, organizations, and societies
- Healing ancestral trauma by integrating frozen parts of the past, unlocking potential for future generations
- Utilizing both grassroots and top-down approaches to build sustainable structures for collective healing
Thomas Hübl, PhD, is a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator who works within the complexity of systems and cultural change, integrating the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science. Since the early 2000s, he has led large-scale events and courses on the healing of collective trauma.
He is the author of Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma—and Our World and Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds. He has served as an advisor and guest faculty for universities and organizations, as a coach for CEOs and organizational leaders, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University.
“If millions or billions of people do one step at a time, we get a lot of things done. We are an orchestra, not just a solo musician.”
Panel Discussion
Middle East Voices
Join Laila Alsheikh, Robi Damelin, and Sami Awad in a profound discussion on transforming personal loss into a powerful call for reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis. Through shared stories of grief and resilience, these peace activists explore the paths to mutual respect, nonviolent resistance, and lasting peace.
This talk was originally recorded for The Pocket Project 2024 World Women Summit.
Integration Practice
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Transforming Trauma into Empowerment
Dr. Sue Morter
International Speaker, Master of Bio-Energetic Medicine, Bestselling Author, Founder of the Morter Institute for Bioenergetics
Show More Info ▼Highlights from this session:
Learn to understand trauma as a catalyst for growth by awakening to the truth of who you are. You’ll be guided to integrate high-frequency energy patterns to release the energetic imprints of trauma. This practice will help you shift your perception so that you can reclaim your personal power, redefine your relationship with past experiences, and find a renewed sense of freedom and creativity in your life.
Dr. Sue Morter is a renowned international speaker, Master of Bio-Energetic Medicine, pioneer in Quantum Field exploration, and author of the bestselling book The Energy Codes. She shares her insights into activating untapped energy and neurocircuitry for living up to our full capacity. She is the founder of the Morter Institute for Bio-Energetics, which teaches self-healing techniques rooted in quantum science and higher consciousness.
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