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.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
10:45 a.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
About Arthur
Arthur 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.
Brooks is a professor at Vanderbilt University and a senior fellow at the Harvard Business School. He is a CBS News contributor, columnist with The Free Press, and host of the weekly podcast “Office Hours with Arthur Brooks.”
He is the author of 16 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, Build the Life You Want (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey), and From Strength to Strength.
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