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In October 2024, our second gathering took place at the historic Palace Hotel in the heart of San Francisco. Themed 'Spiritual Enterprise,' this year's gathering brought together more than 200 participants and showcased over 30 presentations.

Talk recordings coming soon.

Friday, October 11
day 1
2:00 PM
Pre-Reception: Connect Before the Summit

Connect over coffee, snacks, and photo ops before the Summit begins.

4:00 PM
Opening Session: "Purpose & Perspective"
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Justin Baldoni
Actor, director, producer, author • Co-Founder, Wayfarer Studios
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Dr. Joshua Lincoln
Author, Educator and Policy Advisor on Global Governance
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Pejman Nozad
Co-Founder & Founding Managing Partner, Pear VC
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Dr. Shahrzad Sabet
Co-Director, Center On Modernity in Transition (COMIT)
6:30 PM
Welcome Dinner
8:00 PM
Bonus Program: Exclusive Late-Night Screening
9:30 PM
Summit After-Hours

Our Social Lounge is open until midnight for socializing, snacks, tea, and photo ops. Enjoy the evening!

Saturday, October 12
day 2
7:00 AM
Power Hour

Activities to kickstart your day! Choose from restorative yoga, San Francisco group jog, or guided medidation.

7:00 am
Breakfast
9:30 am
Lightning Insights

Get to know the One Planet Summit community as selected participants take the main stage to share insights on how their work is bettering humanity. Facilitated by May Samali.

10:00 am
Session 2: "Media & Tech for Good"
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Keely Cat-Wells
Founder & CEO, Making Space
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Dr. Seth Dobrin
Founder & CEO, Qantm AI • Former Global Chief AI Officer, IBM
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Jamey Heath
CEO, Wayfarer Studios
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Payam Shodjai
Senior Director of Product Management, Meta
11:00 am
From Heights to Hearts: A Fireside Chat with Zhang Xin
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Zhang Xin
Co-Founder & Former CEO, SOHO China • Founder & CEO, Closer Media
12:20 PM
Affinity Group Lunch

Affinity Groups are an opportunity for Summit guests to meet and engage on a theme of shared-interest.

2:15 PM
Lightning Insights

Get to know the One Planet Summit community as selected participants take the main stage to share insights on how their work is bettering humanity. Facilitated by May Samali.

2:30 PM
Session 3: "Redefining Community"
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Russell Ballew
Managing Director, Wellspring International Capital Partners
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Ted Ent
CEO & President, Innisfree Hotels
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Aliyah Marandiz
Founder & CEO, Sugardoh
3:15 Pm
Community at the Crossroads:  A Fireside Chat with Dr. Joy DeGruy
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Dr. Joy DeGruy
Author, Educator & Founder, Be The Healing
4:15 Pm
30-Minute Break
4:45 Pm
Panel Discussion: "Can Spiritual Solutions Fix Economic Problems?"

Facilitated by May Samali.

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Dr. Joy DeGruy
Author, Educator & Founder, Be The Healing
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Saman Farid
Founder & CEO, Formic Technologies
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Neal Harmon
Co-Founder & CEO, Angel Studios
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Layli Miller-Muro
Founder & Principal, Miller-Muro Consulting • Founder & Former CEO, Tahirih Justice Center
6:00 Pm
Affinity Group Dinner

Affinity Groups are an opportunity for Summit guests to meet and engage on a theme of shared-interest.

8:00 Pm
Concert: "Music for the Soul"
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Eric Dozier
Recording Artist, Music Educator
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JB Eckl
Singer, Songwriter, Producer
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Radiance Talley
Writer, Poet & Director of Operations, BahaiTeachings.org
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Sophia Zamani
Singer, Songwriter
9:00 Pm
Summit After-Hours

Our Social Lounge is open until midnight for socializing, snacks, tea, and photo ops. Enjoy the evening!

Sunday, October 13
day 3
7:00 am
Breakfast
7:30 AM
Workshops to Elevate Your Morning

Join one of three morning workshops: Venture Connect: Scaling for Impact and Growth Together hosted by Jenna Nicholas, The Power of Returning Responsibility for Mothers Leading Business hosted by Amelia Gandomi Lewis, or Activate Your Core Values: Your Personal Operating System hosted by May Samali.

9:30 am
Lightning Insights

Get to know the One Planet Summit community as selected participants take the main stage to share insights on how their work is bettering humanity. Facilitated by May Samali.

10:00 am
Lighting the Way: A Fireside Chat with Neal Harmon
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Neal Harmon
Co-Founder & CEO, Angel Studios
11:00 am
Final Session: "Spiritual Enterprise"
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Arian Moayed
Emmy & Tony-nominated Actor • Co-Founder, Waterwell
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Adam Robarts
Architect, Author, Co-founder & CEO, Robarts Spaces
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Eva Yazhari
Co-Founder & CEO, Beyond Capital Ventures