Thursday Main Stage

In our ever-changing world, it can be hard to cut through the noise and constant disruption. At a time when clarity and meaning matter more than ever, Arthur Brooks, one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, will deliver a keynote followed by a moderated conversation with NACAC CEO Angel B. Pérez. He will explore the role purpose plays in a life well lived, sharing practical ways to reconnect with joy, rediscover meaning in your work, and help others do the same.

About Arthur

Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column.

Brooks is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, including Build the Life You Want in 2023, coauthored with Oprah Winfrey, and From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.

Brooks is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, appearing in the media and traveling the world to teach people in private companies, universities, public agencies, and faith communities how they can live happier lives and bring greater well-being to others.