2 November 2024 | Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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 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 Felicia Huppert, a world-renowned psychologist and researcher in the science of well-being and the promotion of human flourishing

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

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

“Happiness & Its Causes is far and away the best conference I’ve ever been to.”

“Really engaging. Walked away with many useful tools for the mind, soul, and body. It recharged my energy and optimism.”

"I was totally blown away by the quality of speakers, the program... I will return each year.”