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
IMTA Credentials and Accreditation
Dawa Tarchin Phillips, Board Chairman
International Mindfulness Teachers Association
10.50–11.00PM
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.