Program

Three days, one conversation.

An opening Friday afternoon, a full Saturday of sessions and panels, breakouts and dinners, and a closing Sunday morning.

The Summit runs Friday afternoon to Sunday noon. Friday opens the conversation; Saturday is a full day of keynotes, panels, and breakouts across every field that builds the future; Sunday closes with reflection and where the work goes next. Evenings are for dinners and the network -- half the point of being in the room.

Day One -- Opening Afternoon

Friday, December 18
  1. 11:00 Arrival & registrationCheck-in opens.
  2. 12:00 Welcome lunchThe summit opens -- 2 hours to gather and meet.
  3. 2:00 Opening keynoteTalk + 15-min Q&A
  4. 3:00 Afternoon sessionTalk + 15-min Q&A
  5. 4:00 Breakout sessionsParallel tracks -- topics TBA
  6. 6:30 Dinner & receptionAn unhurried evening -- 2.5 to 3 hours.
  7. 8:30 Music & entertainment

Day Two

Saturday, December 19
  1. 8:00 Registration & coffee
  2. 9:00 Morning session 1Talk + 15-min Q&A
  3. 10:00 Performing arts & breakA short interlude between sessions.
  4. 10:30 Morning session 2Talk + 15-min Q&A
  5. 11:30 Panel Q&AWith the morning presenters
  6. 12:00 Lunch2 hours -- no rush.
  7. 2:00 Afternoon sessionTalk + 15-min Q&A
  8. 3:00 Breakout sessionsParallel tracks -- topics TBA
  9. 6:30 Dinner2.5 to 3 hours.
  10. 8:30 Music & entertainment

Day Three -- Closing Morning

Sunday, December 20
  1. 8:30 Coffee
  2. 9:00 Morning session 1Talk + 15-min Q&A
  3. 10:00 Performing arts & breakA short interlude between sessions.
  4. 10:30 Morning session 2Talk + 15-min Q&A
  5. 11:30 Closing remarksThe summit closes by noon.
  6. 12:00 Farewell lunch & checkout

The schedule is taking shape -- session titles and times will firm up as speakers confirm.

Sessions

Topics on the table.

  • Entrepreneurship, Purpose, and the Future of Capitalism Payam Zamani
  • Human Development in Diverse Democracies Dalia Mogahed
  • World Energy Supply & Demand: Past and Future Dr. Ghasem Bayat
  • Human Oneness and the Future of Global Progress Robert Atkinson
  • What Makes an Economy Just? Devin Singh
  • The Moral Architecture of Markets Bruce Koerber
  • Finance for Sustained Development Peter Greer
  • Building Thriving Communities Steve Chalke
  • The Arab Oil Embargo of the 1970s to the Strait of Hormuz Crisis in 2026: Why the U.S. Is in a Totally Different Supply Position Dr. Mark Pearson
  • Peacemaking as Development: From Polarization to Partnership Najeeba Syeed
  • The Engineering & Science of Space Travel Dr. Jeffrey Barns
  • Refugee Integration and the Future of Social Cohesion Krish Kandiah
  • The Role of AI in Designing Medicine for Cancer & Alzheimer's Treatments Dr. Vafa Bayat
  • Healthcare, Ethics & Development Kosti Psimopolos
  • Sustainable Agriculture and the Future of Development Paul Hanley
  • The Intersection of Business, Spirituality, and Investing Jenna Nicholas
  • The Modern Man: How Womens Higher Education Reshapes a Mans Role at Home and in Society Jason Ighani
  • Reasons for the Decline of Marriage Nesa Ashraf
  • The Collateral Damage of Divisive Politics Dr. Kevin Sabet
  • The Financial Tools Available Today Omid Akhavan
  • Women Using Microfinance Loans in Zambia Prof. Nava Ashraf
  • Building Inclusive Economic and Social Systems that Honor Human Dignity and the Health of the Planet Dr. Todd Khozein
  • How Understanding Humanistic Psychology Can Create Better Business Environments Dr. Alex Habib Riazati
  • How the Involvement of Qualified Women Benefits Organizations and Communities Dr. Soheila Azizi
  • Education as a Cornerstone of Social and Economic Development Dr. Fred Jafari
  • The Future of Healthcare: Consolidation, Solvency, and Sustainable Care Dr. Bruce Wellman
  • CO2 Sequestration Operations in Combating Global Warming Speaker TBA

December 18--20, 2026 Orlando, FL

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