Welcome & Opening Keynote - Dr. Miriam Kirmayer: Bridge the Connection Divide

Feeling connected — to our friends, our colleagues, and our communities — is one of the most powerful predictors of our health, happiness, and success.Â
Even though we are hard-wired for connection, so much can get in the way of strong, healthy relationships: distance, technology, the busyness of life, and, most of all, the misconceptions we have about what it takes to build authentic friendships and connections.Â
In her thought-provoking signature keynote, Dr. Miriam unpacks the science of friendship and connection to help people build relationships that can inform and transform their lives. Â
Discover the key practices, skills, and mindset shifts that improve connectivity, reduce feelings of loneliness, fortify our personal and collective well-being, and bridge the connection divide.Â
Through sharing her professional insights and personal experiences, Dr. Miriam helps us to re-calibrate the way we think about, prioritize, and invest in creating the friendships and connections that count, and ultimately add up to a full and fulfilling life.Â