Schedule
Two Days of Mindfulness & Growth
Here’s the full day-by-day program for the Global Mindfulness Summit 2025. Each session is crafted to guide you through practical insights, embodied practices, and meaningful conversations—all from the comfort of your space.
Day 1: 12 Sept 2025, Friday 7.00PM to 10.50PM
Singapore Time (UTC+8)
7.00–7.10PM
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Kathirasan K
Centre for Mindfulness (Singapore) & Mindfulness Academy
7.10–7.25PM
Keynote Address
Mark Leonard
Mindfulness Connected
7.25–8.10PM
Enhancing Wellbeing Through the Power of Equanimity
Dr. Joey Weber
University of Bolton
8.10–8.55PM
Mindfulness for the LGBTQIA+ Community: Creating safer, more inclusive spaces for practice
Christoph Spiessens
The Manchester Mindfulness Festival
8.55–9.10PM
BREAK
9.10–9.55PM
MBHP – Unique Characteristics and Scientific Evidence
Dr. Marcelo Demarzo
Mente Aberta – The Brazilian Center for Mindfulness Studies
9.55–10.40PM
Deconstruction of the Self: A Step Beyond Mindfulness
Dr. Javier García Campayo
Miguel Servet Hospital, University of Zaragoza
10.40–10.50PM
Closing Remarks
Sue-Ann, Chairperson
Global Mindfulness Summit 2025
Day 2: 13 Sept 2025, Saturday 9.00AM to 2.00PM
Singapore Time (UTC+8)
9.00–9.10AM
Welcome Remarks
Albert Tiong
Centre for Mindfulness, Singapore
9.10–9.55AM
Mindfulness for People with Cancer and Life-Limiting Illness
Dr. Linda E. Carlson
University of Calgary
9.55–10.40AM
Mindful Communication: Finding Clarity When We Need It Most
Prof. Dan Huston
NHTI-Concord’s Community College
10.40–11.25AM
Mindfulness in School Settings: A Promising Approach for Developing Happiness
Dr. Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen
RMIT University, Vietnam
11.25–11.40AM
BREAK
11.40AM–12.25PM
Mindfulness in Service: Enhancing Safety and Well-being for Military Personnel and Their Families
Dr. Shambhavi Samir Alve
National Mental Health Council (India)
12.25–1.10PM
Mind-Body Medicine & Oncology Group Visits Tailored for Diverse Patient
Dr. Kavita K. Mishra
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
1.10–1.55PM
Developing the leaders of the future – Mindful Leadership
Dane Jacka
Pauseful
1.55–2.00PM
Closing Remarks
Nikhila Sharma
Mindfulness Academy
Have a Question for a Speaker?
We welcome your curiosity and reflections.
During the registration process, you’ll have the opportunity to submit a question for our speakers or panelists. Selected questions may be featured and addressed live during the summit sessions.