The Future of Meditation '25
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Be part of the conversation shaping the future of meditation.
On June 26, join leading voices from medicine, tech, religion, and the contemplative world for a one-day symposium in Cambridge, MA. From AI researchers to Buddhist monks, from Harvard professors to startup founders, this gathering explores where meditation is headed and what we should do about it.
This is a rare convergence of expertise across disciplines, designed to spark fresh insights, unlikely collaborations, and bold ideas.
A Buddhist monk, a Harvard professor, and a tech CEO walk into a room... and you can be there, too.
Join us for a one-day symposium exploring the future of meditation across culture, health, and society.
🌟Featured Speakers
Stephen Zerfas, Cofounder and CEO, Jhourney
Andrés Gómez-Emilsson, Founder, Qualia Research Institute
Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D., Faculty of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Monica Sanford, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Multireligious Ministry, Harvard Divinity School
Daniel Ingram, MD MSPH, CEO, Emergence Benefactors
Thomas McConkie, Founder, Lower Lights School of Wisdom
Khenpo Kalsang, Khenpo of the Palyul Lineage
Douglas Baker, President, Institute for Meditation & Psychotherapy
Michael Tiffany, Co-founder and CEO, Fulcra Dynamics
Andrew Olendzski, Professor of Mindfulness Studies, Lesley University
Brian Toomey, Director of Program Development, Harvard Meditation Program
🧠 Why Attend?
Discover how meditation is evolving across healthcare, technology, and education
Connect with scholars, chaplains, clinicians, and designers rethinking contemplative practice
Explore cultural and ethical questions about meditation’s global future
Leave with new contacts, inspiration, and frameworks for your own work
Agenda
🗓 Agenda Highlights
10:00 AM · Buddhist Pedagogy & Advanced Meditation
Brian Toomey
Monica Sanford
11:10 AM · The Role of Meditation in Society’s Future
Khenpo Kalsang
Thomas McConkie
Sat Bir Singh Khalsa
12:00 PM · Meditation, Education & Health Innovation
Andrew Olendzki
Michael Tiffany
Douglas Baker
2:00 PM · Workshops on Technology & Humanities in Practice
3:00 PM · Technology, AI, Innovation and Meditation (Virtual)
Stephen Zerfas
Andrés Gómez-Emilsson
Daniel Ingram
Networking lunch and open discussion throughout
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT (Doors at 9:30)
Location: Cambridge Foundry, Cambridge, MA
Open to: The public—professionals, practitioners, and curious minds alike
Organized by: Meditation Artifacts (a Harvard alumni-founded nonprofit)
In partnership with: Mass Wellness Initiative
Who Should Come?
Meditation teachers and chaplains
Therapists, clinicians, and wellness professionals
Designers and technologists exploring contemplative tools
Scholars of religion, psychology, or contemplative studies
Anyone invested in the future of inner life in society
🔍 Topics Include:
The intersection of AI and meditative practice
Innovation in contemplative education
Integrating meditation in therapy and healthcare
Cultural and historical foundations of meditation
Proposals for the next era of contemplative literacy
Support the Movement
Want to help fund this event or future gatherings? Contact Luca Del Deo at info@meditationartifacts.org