July 5-6, 2026
Ayan Zalaat, Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
This gathering will bring together leading experts, speakers, and leaders to explore how compassion and emotional intelligence can inspire trust, strengthen leadership, and support human flourishing.
Emotional Intelligence
inner awareness, emotional clarity, and the calm ability to understand and manage feelings.
Compassion
Grounded strength, care, and the courage to support others with kindness.
Human Flourishing
Flow, renewal, and shared growth that nurtures individual and collective well-being.
SPEAKERS
Keynote speakers
Robin Nusslock
Emory University
Position Title
Geshe Lodoe Sangpo
Dilav Khutagt Foundation
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Lobsang Tenzin Negi
Emory University
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Rob Roeser
Emory University
Position Title
MAY 15-17, 2025
Agenda
8:30–9:00 AM
COFFEE AND NETWORKING
SESSION 5:
COMPASSION IN SOCIETY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
9:00–9:20 AM
Presentation:
Compassion in Action: Strengthening Communities and Society
Speaker: Tim Harrison
9:20–9:30 AM
Presentation:
Compassion and Social Impact: Lessons from Large-Scale Community Initiatives
Speaker: Dr. Meghadeepa Chakraborty
9:30–9:40 AM
Impact story:
CBCT® Training in Zavkhan Province: Outcomes and Research Findings
Speaker: Zuchi Lkhamsuren
9:40–10:30 AM
Panel Discussions:
Applying compassion to strengthen communities, organizations, and public life.
Moderator: Uyanga Dashdavaa
Panelists: Tim Harrison, Dr. Meghadeepa Chakraborty, Zuchi Lkhamsuren , Tsend-Ayush Tuvshintur
10:15–10:45 AM | BREAK
SESSION 6:
COMPASSION, TRAUMA, AND HEALING
10:45 AM–11:05 PM
Presentation:
Compassionate Responses to Trauma, Violence, and Human Suffering
Speaker: Dr. Douglas Scott
11:05 AM–11:15 PM
Impact story :
Building Resilience and Emotional Well-Being in High-Stress Environments
Speaker: Colonel Battulga Gombo
11:15 AM–11:25 PM
Impact story :
Healing Together: Family Resilience in Addiction Recovery
Speaker: Tumendemberel Basan
11:25 AM–12:15 PM
Panel Discussions:
How emotional intelligence, compassion, and evidence-based interventions can support trauma recovery, suicide prevention, resilience, and healing.
Moderator: Oyu-Undrakh Gandush
Panelists: Douglas Scott, Battulga Gombo, Tumendemberel Basan
12:15–1:30 PM | LUNCH
SESSION 7:
SCALING IMPACT THROUGH EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND POLICY
1:30–1:50 PM
Presentation:
Scaling Emotional Intelligence and Compassion in Educational Systems
Speaker: (Ariunzaya Artbazar, SEE Learning Mongolia)
1:50 AM–2:10 PM
Presentation:
Leadership, Policy, and the Future of Well-Being
Speaker: Government official
2:10–3:00 AM
Panel Discussions:
Translating research into educational policy, institutional practice, and societal transformation.
Moderator: Saranchuluun Otgon
Panelists: Government official, Ariunzaya Artbazar
3:00–3:30 PM | BREAK
SESSION 8:
THE FUTURE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, COMPASSION, AND WELL-BEING
3:30–4:20 PM
Closing Plenary Panel:
Brief reflections followed by moderated discussion and audience Q&A.
Moderator: Telo Tulku Rinpoche
Participants: Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Rob Roeser, Robin Nusslock
4:20–4:35 PM
Presentation:
ECBCT® in Mongolia: Advancing Compassion, Resilience, and Human Flourishing
Speaker: Zolzaya Jantsan
4:35–4:45 PM
CBCT® Senior Teacher Certification Ceremony
4:45–5:00 PM
