19th Annual Conference
The world’s leading conference on happiness & wellbeing is back
Since 2006, Happiness & Its Causes has been an important forum for exploring the many and varied causes for a happy and fulfilling life. It presents the world’s brightest minds in psychology, science, education, business and the arts, stimulating a rich dialogue in one unforgettable day.
Happiness & Its Causes returns in 2024 with a new venue, format and vitality! Join us for an extraordinary exploration of the tools and techniques for a happier life at the magnificent Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
First Speaker Announcement
Professor Patrick McGorry AO, psychiatrist and leading youth mental health advocate, world-renowned for developing innovative early interventions and services; Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne; Founding Director, Orygen
Dr Stephanie Dowrick, multi-award winning author, coach, psychotherpay researcher and coach, recognised for her leading contribution to multi-cultural, inter religious understanding through her books and non-sectarian teaching and scholarship.
Professor Ian Hickie, Co-Director of Health and Policy, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
A global leader in mental health research and digital innovations in care
Professor Jill Bennett, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Felt Experience & Empathy Lab
A pioneer in the use of technology to transform our internal experience and our relationship to the world
Professor Felicia Huppert, a world-renowned psychologist and researcher in the science of well-being and the promotion of human flourishing
Timothea Goddard, Founding Director, Openground
A pioneer in bringing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to Australia over the past 16 years
Tetiana & Anastassia, Ukrainian Refugees
A personal story of how difficult times can make us stronger