Select a strand to find out more about the content, speakers and sessions available, or keep scrolling to view the full programme schedule.

The strands are: 

 

Each strand begins with a keynote session from a rich range of speakers, including a virtual appearance from Jon Kabat-Zinn to close the main conference. After each keynote, you can choose to attend either: a related panel discussion, workshop, research symposium or guided practice, which will be held across various spaces in Bangor University’s Pontio Centre and Main Arts building. Access to pre-conference workshops, all keynotes, and a choice of follow-on sessions are included in a 2.5-day conference pass.

To complete your experience, there will be a mindfulness retreat day led by Rhonda Magee and Catherine McGee, offering space for deeper reflection on insights gained from the conference. We are also excited to be able to offer pre and post-conference workshops on topics such as ‘MBSR For Our Time’ and ‘Responding to the Climate Crisis’. Access to conference workshops, all keynotes and choice of follow on sessions, plus the retreat day and post-conference workshops are included in a full 5-day conference pass.

 

We aim to hold the conference in a way that creates an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere for all. Explore more about Accessibility.

 

By joining us at Bangor University, there will be many additional, optional opportunities for informal connection, social activities, a conference dinner and poster presentations. Look out for ‘meet the author’ sessions, a captivating theater production, and a local-led, guided walk of Bangor throughout the conference weekend! Find out more here.

 

Immediately following the conference, the Mindfulness Network is running additional in-person training courses especially to support your ongoing personal and professional mindfulness practice.