​The Future of Meditation: Spring Salon

​Hosted by Meditation Artifacts

​Join us on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Harvard Memorial Church’s Student Oasis (Buttrick Room) for an intimate, in-person salon exploring the future of meditation in the United States.

​This gathering will bring together leading voices in meditation education, neuroscience, and culture to explore how contemplative practices are evolving across professions, traditions, and communities.

​Featured Speakers

​• Matthew Sacchet – Director, Meditation Research Program, Harvard Medical School
• Hussein Rashid – Assistant Dean, Religion and Public Life, Harvard Divinity School
• Susan Pollak – Psychologist and founding faculty, Center for Mindfulness and Compassion
• Thomas McConkie – Contemplative teacher and founder, Lower Lights School of Wisdom
• Luca Del Deo – Founder, Meditation Artifacts

​Event Schedule

​9:30 – 9:45 am — Opening remarks by Luca Del Deo (Meditation Artifacts)
9:45 – 10:30 am — Keynote reflections by invited speakers
10:30 – 11:40 am — Main panel discussion + audience Q&A
11:40 – 11:55 am — Break (if time allows)
11:55 – 12:30 pm — Meditation Artifacts founder session and audience dialogue

​This salon marks the launch of Meditation Artifacts, a new nonprofit focused on multicultural meditation education. It also serves as a preview of our full two-day conference, now rescheduled for June 2025 as part of The Mass Week of Wellness, a citywide initiative to support holistic well-being and community health, organized by the Mass Wellness Initiative (MWI).

​What to Expect

​• A panel discussion with leading thinkers
• Short presentations and reflections
• Opportunities for conversation, questions, and connection

​Who Should Attend

​• Meditation educators and researchers
• Students, clinicians, and contemplative professionals
• Anyone interested in shaping the next chapter of contemplative practice in public life

​When & Where

​Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Memorial Church Student Oasis (Buttrick Room), Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
Detailed directions will be sent closer to the event, especially for non-Harvard affiliates.

​Please note: Attendees may be photographed or recorded during the event for documentation or future promotional materials. Featured speakers will not be recorded without their prior consent.

​Space is limited—please RSVP in advance.
Questions? Email us at: info@meditationartifacts.com

​Come curious. Leave inspired and connected to a growing community of meditation educators and innovators.