Date: Friday October 11th 2024Time: 09:00 - 17:00Location: Theater Amsterdam
Program
The WOW2024 conference is proud to present an extraordinary lineup of speakers and performers who are pushing the boundaries of innovation and well-being. From visionary leaders and trailblazing founders to globally recognised experts in the field, this year’s event is set to be genuinely transformative.
WORLD OF WELL-BEING 2024 – PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our mission at WOW2024 is to unlock the “WOW” within each of us by enriching our connections with self, others, and the world. This year’s event brings together an extraordinary lineup of visionaries, business leaders, and well-being experts. Prepare to be inspired by their personal stories, groundbreaking insights, and practical strategies they use to elevate themselves, their teams, and the world.
9:30-11:00 – SESSION 1: UNLOCK YOUR WOW
The future is not in front of you, but within you. In this session, we’ll explore how prioritizing yourself is the most powerful way to add value to the lives of others. Unlocking your WOW is about supercharging your potential by connecting deeply with yourself, preparing you to take on the world.
- Welcome: Ikenna Azuike, Host and Moderator
Documentary filmmaker and journalist, Ikenna will guide us throughout the day, encouraging exploration and interaction. - Experience: WOW
Tabe Ydo, Author and Founder of World of Well-Being
This session will teach you how to hack your brain and create a state of WOW. Drawing from personal experiences with success, burnout, and well-being, Tabe will share insights that are designed to shift your mindset and unlock the full potential within you—offering a transformative experience that will change how you approach your life and career. - Keynote: AWE
Jason Silva, Storyteller, Filmmaker, and Futurist
Jason explores the beauty within us and the mysteries of consciousness, helping us to unlock what D.H. Lawrence called “the free, brave, reckless gods within us all.”
11:00-11:30 – COFFEE BREAK
11:30-13:00 – SESSION 2: WOW THE WORLD
Building WOW companies means putting personal and collective well-being at the forefront. In this session, leading business figures will share how they prioritize well-being for themselves, their employees, and their customers, revealing the secrets that help their organizations thrive. Discover what they do—and don’t do—to go from zero to hero in the business world.
- Keynote: Inspire Forward
Salem Samhoud, Founder of &samhoud
Salem will discuss how today’s leaders navigate complex strategic challenges and drive meaningful change through personal and organizational well-being. - WOW Panel: Leadership Redefined
Join a dynamic and insightful discussion with some of the world’s top business leaders as they explore the intersection of business success and personal well-being. These visionaries will share actionable strategies for balancing high performance with well-being, helping you build thriving organizations.- Wouter Kolk, Former CEO of Ahold Europe
- Charlie MacGregor, Founder of The Social Hub
- Gunay Uslu, CEO of Corendon, former Dutch State Secretary for Culture and Media
- WOW Experience: Isha Foundation by Sadhguru.
Get ready for a life-changing session that will unleash a powerful happy chemical bomb within you. Led by Shivangi from Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation, this experience will leave you energized, focused, and ready to light up the world with newfound clarity and positivity.
13:00-14:00 – LUNCH
14:00-15:30 – SESSION 3: THE SCIENCE OF WOW
Understanding the scientific truths about well-being is key to long-term success. This session dives into how our brains can sabotage our well-being, the biases that hold us back, and how we can overcome them to lead happier, more fulfilling lives.
- Reflection: Choosing Me
Kelly Weekers, Psychologist and Author of Choosing Me
Kelly will discuss how prioritizing yourself is the first step to enhancing your well-being and positively impacting those around you. - Keynote: The Science of Well-Being
Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology, Yale University
Laurie will share the scientific facts about what truly drives happiness and how we can rewire our brains to counteract the biases that often lead us astray. Based on her groundbreaking course The Science of Well-Being, Dr. Santos will offer actionable insights into cultivating happiness in everyday life. - Experience: (TBC)
Another immersive, engaging experience to round off this session, details to be confirmed closer to the event.
15:30-16:00 – BREAK
16:00-17:00 – SESSION 4: BUILD A WOW COMPANY
Great companies are built on WOW moments. Often, well-being isn’t about grand gestures but small, impactful actions—a “hello,” lending a hand, or covering a small bill for an employee in need. Learn from top leaders how to create a WOW culture where well-being flourishes, and employees feel valued and connected to the company’s success.
- Inspiration: Club WOW Panel
Learn from visionary leaders about building company cultures rooted in well-being:- Tom Peeters, Founder of Crisp
- Niki Schilling, Chief Impact Officer at Rituals
- Ingeborg van Harten, Founder of 7People, former Head of People at Mollie
- Ronald Nieuwenhuis, Director HR at KPN, expert in DEI&B and employee well-being
- Yeliz Çiçek (Former Chief of Vogue)
- WOW Award
Presented by Tabe Ydo and Winston Gerschtanowitz
Celebrate those who have the WOW factor as we honor the leaders and organizations making extraordinary contributions to well-being.
17:00-18:00 – NETWORKING DRINKS
Cap off the day with an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build relationships with other leaders, influencers, and experts in the field of well-being.
Program
Unleash employee potential with WOW24's dynamic program, designed to help you take company performance and employee wellbeing to a whole new level. Explore groundbreaking topics, from social and mental wellness to leadership, longevity, and the cutting-edge role of AI in well-being and work.
The WOW Conference is more than just a conference; it is an investment in your personal and professional vitality and performance. So come to the WOW Conference on Friday 11 October in Theater Amsterdam and prepare for the future of well-being and work!
DOORS OPEN
08:30Registration
08:45Breakfast by Crisp
09:30Opening ShowWOW IS NOW
09:40Tabe YdoOne Day Experience
10:00Jason SilvaAi & Well-being
10:30Anna Nooshin & Yeliz CicekPersonal Growth
BREAK
11:00Salem SamhoudTalk
11:20Wouter Kolk, Charlie Macgregor, Gunay Uslu.Future Leadership
LUNCH BREAK
13:50Kelly WeekersInterview & Q&A
14:20Dr. Laurie SantosYALE UniversityThe Science of Well-being
15:20Isha Foundation (Sadhguru)Experience
BREAK
16:15WOW Factor PanelTom Peeters (Crisp), Ingeborg van Harten (7people), Ronald Nieuwenhuis (KPN), Niki Schilling(Rituals)
16:45WOW AWARDS 2024
17:00 END
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Attending the WOW conference is your gateway to transforming your company into the healthiest and wealthiest it can be by elevating employee well-being to unprecedented heights. At WOW, you’re investing in the future of your company by empowering your greatest asset: your people.
At the heart of WOW is a profound recognition of our interconnectedness, a concept backed by extensive scientific research from prestigious institutions like UCLA and Harvard. This approach underscores the vital role of our social environment in defining and nurturing well-being. It's not just an individual journey; well-being is a collective responsibility, a collaborative effort where each member of an organization contributes to the overall health and harmony of the group.
Our method is built on the understanding that individual well-being is deeply intertwined with the well-being of others. By focusing on how we choose to live and work together, WOW aims to create environments where every individual can thrive. This collective approach not only enhances personal well-being but also fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, unlocking the WOW in everyone and transforming organizations into vibrant, supportive communities.