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Tal Ben-Shahar
Lecture: Positive Psychology and the Science of Happiness
Professor of the most popular course in Harvard’s history, Ph.D. and global reference in Positive Psychology, Tal Ben-Shahar is one of the world’s leading names in the field of Happiness.
Co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy and creator of the world’s first Master’s Degree in Happiness Studies, he is also a best-selling author whose books have been translated into more than 30 languages — and whose message has impacted millions of people around the planet.
Monja Coen
Lecture: To be content in existence
Monja Coen, one of the main references of Zen Buddhism in Brazil, has dedicated four decades to monastic life, immersing deeply in the teachings and practices of Zen. As the founder of the Zen Buddhist Community Zendo Brasil, she has inspired disciples and practitioners to integrate the principles of Buddhism into everyday life.
In addition to her monastic journey, Monja Coen is a best-selling author and renowned speaker, reaching diverse audiences with reflections on self-knowledge, conscious leadership, emotional balance and social transformation. Her courses have impacted more than 100,000 people, translating thousand-year-old teachings into accessible practices that have been life-changing. The nun’s work transcends temples, bringing messages of peace and wisdom to the contemporary world.
Leandro Karnal
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Leandro Karnal is a historian, Ph.D. in Social History from the University of São Paulo (USP) and member of the São Paulo Academy of Letters. He was a professor at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) for more than two decades.
Nationally recognized as a writer, speaker and opinion-maker, he is the author of several best sellers and a columnist for the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo.
He runs the channel Prazer, Karnal on YouTube, hosts the podcast Platitudes and maintains a solid presence on social media, where he has more than 11 million followers.
His books, videos and reflections reach a wide and diverse audience, consolidating his position as one of the main voices of contemporary thought in Brazil.
Ana Paula Padrão
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Ana Paula Padrão is a journalist, reporter, editor and businesswoman. She was a TV journalist for 27 years, working for Manchete, Globo, SBT and Record. For the last 10 years she hosted the country’s biggest reality cooking show, Masterchef Brasil, on Band, which she is currently leaving in order to direct her career towards a business focus.
The journalist has had experience in training women since the 2000s, having already taken part in an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) educational project for courses aimed at women. In 2023, Ana Paula Padrão started teaching public speaking at Conquer — a business school run by the education holding company Wiser, owned by businessman Flávio Augusto. Now she is opening her own business unit at the company, focused on female leadership training, Unna.
Rossandro Klinjey
Lecture: Happy are those who forgive: a journey of healing and inner peace
Psychologist, visiting professor at Unicamp and PUC-RS, consultant in education and human development.
He is known for approaching psychology in an accessible and engaging language.
He is the author of seven books, most recently ‘As quatro estações da alma’, in partnership with his friend and philosopher Mário Sérgio Cortella, and ‘Vamos conversar sobre a felicidade?’, written with Professors Lúcia Helena Galvão and Vanessa Rodrigues.
He is a consultant for Rede Globo on topics related to behavior, education and family, as well as a columnist for Rádio CBN, where he presents the daily column ‘Refletir para viver’, in addition to the weekly shows ‘O divã de todos nós’ and ‘Saúde integral’.
As a speaker, he travels the world addressing interpersonal relationships and self-knowledge at corporate, institutional and educational events.
In 2021, he created Educa, which provides students, parents and educators with the development of socio-emotional skills.
Dândara Manoela
Lecture: My resistance is my voice
Dândara Manoela is a singer, songwriter, vocal educator and cultural producer. A black woman and lesbian, she carries in her voice the strength of a history marked by resistance, affection and ancestry. Born in Campinas (SP) and raised in Florianópolis (SC), she has been performing on the Brazilian music scene for over 10 years, establishing herself as a reference for Brazilian Black Music in the south of the country. With awards, international tours, powerful partnerships and songs that have reached thousands of people, Dandara makes her art a territory of (re)existence. Her voice doesn’t just sing — it denounces, heals, moves and opens the way.
João Carlos Martins
Lecture: "Music triumphed!"
Conductor João Carlos Martins has risen to a level rarely reached by other Brazilian musicians in the 20th century. Considered one of the greatest interpreters of Johann Sebastian Bach, he recorded the complete keyboard works of this musical genius — one of the high points of his career. Soon after, due to physical problems, he had to give up his career as a pianist, channeling his passion for music into conducting.
João Branco
Lecture: Take your heart to work
Mastermind of the revolutionary transformation of McDonald’s into Méqui, João Branco is a disruptive force in Brazilian marketing. Recognized by Forbes among the Top 10 CMOs and awarded Marketing Professional of the Year, he translates two decades of expertise into extraordinary results for global brands. A best-selling author and influential voice with half a million followers, João shares unique insights in his podcast ‘Desmarketize-se’ and columns published in Exame and Meio & Mensagem. In his electrifying talks, he reveals the behind-the-scenes strategies that have revolutionized the marketing of giants such as Google and Coca-Cola, offering a deep dive into the art of building authentic connections with consumers.
Denize Savi
Lecture: Happiness at work
Denize Savi is a journalist and worked as a TV presenter for 10 years at the Record, Band and TV Cultura affiliates in Cascavel, Paraná. In 2017 she moved to São Paulo where she began her career transition to become a specialist in the Science of Happiness. For the last 7 years, she has been studying the impact of the Science of Happiness in the corporate environment.
She has an MBA in Positive Psychology and Neuroscience, as well as certification in the Organizational Well-being and Happiness Management System and Chief Happiness Officer (CHO).
As a specialist in the Science of Happiness, Denize is one of the most active speakers in Brazil on topics related to well-being and mental health at work.
In 2023, she was appointed Chief Happiness Officer (CHO) at Chilli Beans, the largest eyewear brand in Latin America, becoming one of the first women in the country to hold this position.
Denize has also just released her book ‘A ciência da felicidade no trabalho’ (‘The science of happiness at work’), by Editora Gente.
Alana Rox
Lecture: Who ate my happiness?
ALANA ROX (@alana_rox) is the author of the best sellers ‘Diário de Uma Vegana’ and ‘Diário de Uma Vegana 2’ for Globo Livros.
She launched the world’s first vegan TV show, which aired on the GNT channel./p>
She also leads the podcast NaturalMente.
Businesswoman, speaker and co-founder of Purana, an award-winning restaurant in São Paulo, she has created an innovative plant-based cuisine where alchemy transforms ingredients into delicious, surprising combinations that heal the body, mind and soul.
After suffering from anxiety disorders and depression for 20 years, she found her cure through food and habit change.
She is a columnist for Vida Simples magazine and an expert on the Personare portal.
Alana is, above all, an activist offering a loving, conscious and compassionate discourse.
Gustavo Arns
Lecture: Opening
Gustavo Arns is the creator of the International Happiness Summit — an annual event held in Curitiba that attracts thousands of people from all over Brazil.
He is the founder of the Brazilian School of Holistic Sciences — an association that acts as a hub, creating bridges between people and projects in the fields of health, education and social services as a means of integral development through self-knowledge.
He is also the creator of the Happiness Festival — a free art, culture and gastronomy event aimed at promoting reflection on well-being and Happiness.
He created the Center for Happiness Studies with the aim of promoting the study and science of the subject applied to everyday life, with offices in Brazil, Argentina and Canada.
Holds a Master’s Degree of Arts in Happiness Studies from Centenary University, in the U.S.
Coordinator of Brazil’s first undergraduate course in the Science of Happiness at Unicesumar.
He is the fourth Brazilian to be awarded the GUSI peace prize award, considered to be the Asian Nobel Peace Prize.
Gustavo is coordinator of the GBA Happiness — transforming people and organizations at ISAE/FGV, and coordinator at Positivo University.
He teaches the graduate course in Positive Psychology at PUC-RS alongside Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, as well as the graduate course in Philosophy and Self-Knowledge, the graduate course in Education for the 21st Century and the graduate course in Spirituality and Consciousness Studies. He is also a professor on the graduate course in neuroscience, positive psychology and mindfulness at PUC-PR and, at the same institution, a professor on the graduate course in spiritual intelligence, career and the meaning of life, and a professor on the Master Business Exponential course at Unicamp.
Gustavo is also a guest lecturer at the Wholebeing Institute and at UFPR.
He has lectured at companies such as Exxon Mobil, Volvo, Br Malls, BRDE, Sebrae, Great Place to Work, ABRH, Grupo Marista, among others, as well as at many university centers.
More than 80,000 people have attended his classroom, online courses and events.
He provides consultancy for companies interested in implementing practices linked to happiness and well-being.
He is certified by Yale University in Science and Well-Being and by Berkeley University in Science of Happiness. He is a student at HSA — Happiness Studies Academy.
He is certified by the Schumacher School in Holistic Sciences and Economics for Transition; he is also certified by Meta Integral in the Meta Integral Brazil consulting and facilitation program.
He has been trained as a Quantum Activist by Amit Goswami, Ph.D. in physics.
He is a Ronin Mind instructor.
In 2018, he presented a paper at the WPEA Texas IPEN Festival, the largest positive education event in the world.
For the International Happiness Summit, he received the Silver Alligator at the 2018 Caio Awards (considered the Oscars of events in Brazil) in the International Congress category.
He graduated in Law in 2007 and has a graduate degree in Constitutional Law.
He is a partner at Oliver Language School and has worked in the corporate education market for 15 years, where he became director of distance learning.
Helena Galante
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Helena Galante is a journalist, creator of the podcast Jornada da Calma, director of CLAUDIA, Boa Forma, Bravo! and Casa.com, TEDx speaker and author of the book ‘Jornada da Calma — Caminhos Possíveis Para Viver com Menos Correria’ (‘Journey of Calm — Possible Ways to Live with Less Hustle and Bustle’).
Dani Black
Lecture: A city called myself
Dani Black is a singer, guitarist, composer and songwriting mentor.
With four albums out, he has received nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards and the Brazilian Music Awards for best pop album of the year and best song in Portuguese.
He is one of the leading names in the new generation of Brazilian music. As a songwriter, he is one of the most recorded artists of his generation. His songs have been performed by Ney Matogrosso, Gal Costa, Milton Nascimento, Elba Ramalho, Zélia Duncan, Maria Gadú, Tiago Iorc, O Teatro Mágico and others.
He is currently preparing to launch his next album of unreleased songs, ‘Uma cidade chamada eu mesmo’ (‘A City Called Myself’). The album is produced by the renowned Los Brasileiros and will feature powerful songs and feats, making it the biggest project of his career so far.
Alice Bastos
Lecture: Reframe yourself: stories for your life
An icon of Brazilian sports journalism, Alice Bastos Neves has turned two decades of television coverage into an extraordinary journey of achievement. From the Olympics to the World Cup, her charismatic voice and striking presence captivated millions of people from Rio Grande do Sul. More than a communicator, Alice personifies resilience: she fought off and overcame breast cancer while inspiring crowds with her reports. In her talks, she shares electrifying stories of overcoming, proving that determination and courage are the keys to any victory. A transformative experience led by someone who knows, like few others, the power of turning challenges into triumphs.
Dráulio Barros de Araújo
Lecture: Psychedelics and well-being: from neuroscience to the meaning of life
Dráulio Barros de Araújo is a physicist and neuroscientist, Full Professor at the Brain Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, in Natal, and director of the Advanced Center for Psychedelic Medicine (CAMP). His research focuses on the neurobiology, safety and therapeutic effects of the psychedelics DMT and ayahuasca, with a special interest in their applications in treating depression. A pioneer in conducting clinical trials with these substances, he investigates their potential to broaden therapeutic approaches in psychiatry and cognitive sciences. He currently coordinates clinical and experimental studies that aim to understand the mechanisms and benefits of these substances, thus contributing to the advancement of psychedelic medicine and mental health.
Thaissa Pandolfi
Lecture: Neurodivergence and late diagnosis
She is a doctor with a graduate degree in Psychiatry, Medicine and Spirituality and a Master’s degree in High Ability/Intellectual Giftedness.
She is a specialist dedicated to the mental health of neurodivergent women, with a career that combines science and spirituality in her clinical practice. She is the founder of the Brazilian Institute for Neurodiversity, Spirituality and Intellectual Giftedness (IBNES), a pioneer in this integration.
Dr. Thaissa studied Medicine and Spirituality at Pinel Mind-SP by Uniespírito, Anthroposophical Medicine by ABMA-SP and Past Life Therapy by the Brazilian Society of Past Life Therapy (SBTVP). She is currently specialized in intellectual giftedness. Even though it is not something pathological, she had to study the subject more deeply to help as many women as possible who go through misdiagnoses, as was the case with her, until she had her assertive identification.
Since 2017, she has worked in women’s mental health care and, as of 2019, she has focused exclusively on the diagnostic identification of ADHD, Autism and Intellectual Giftedness in women. Her approach involves a deep and sensitive look at the particularities of these women, seeking to embrace them and offer them tools for transformation.
Dr. Thaissa Pandolfi is a national reference in the late diagnosis of the neurodivergent triad in women. As an Autistic, Intellectually Gifted and Highly Sensitive Woman, her personal and professional career reflects her mission to integrate science, spirituality and neurodiversity to transform lives.
Jorge Trevisol
Lecture: Happiness and spiritual awakening
Jorge Trevisol has degrees in Philosophy, Theology and Psychology. He has master’s degrees in Psychology and in Spirituality, and a Ph.D. in Educational Sciences. He is a psychotherapist, lecturer, writer, singer and composer.
Professor at the International Peace University (Unipaz), in the field of Education and Consciousness. He is a faculty member at the Machado de Assis College (Fema) in Santa Rosa. He currently lives in the Serra Gaúcha region, where he coordinates, with his wife, the Holoikos Center for Integral Education.
Aline Castro
Lecture: Presenter
Aline Castro is a professor of neuroscience and mental health at USP, Albert Einstein Hospital and PUC, a TEDx speaker, co-founder of the International Happiness Summit and developer of leadership programs in organizations such as Volvo, Grupo Boticário, Itaú and Latam. She has a Master's degree in Corporate Governance, a graduate degree in Psychoanalysis, an MBA in Human Development for Managers, a specialization in International Relations and a degree in Journalism. She studied in Germany, lived in India, was a foreign correspondent in Italy and a reporter in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo for Rede Globo. Today, Aline Castro teaches online courses, lectures and classes in Brazil and abroad.
