Introduction & Keynote Session

Dan Koppelkamm Opening Keynote:

Our co-host and partner of The Mental Health Day will introduce the event & The Human Flourishing House. As co-Founder of Convergence Partners, and co-Founder, INME Wellness, he'll speak on the crucial importance of how to support sustainable human flourishing in the current times in which we are living & practical measures we can take to ensure we are flourishing, and not languishing.

Shawn Lesser Keynote:

Why Mental Health is Everyone's Business

Drawing on his own lived experience, Shawn Lesser, Founder of The REAL Mental Health Foundation--which aims to support 1 million and 1 men by 2030--explores why mental health is not just a personal concern, but a societal and economic imperative. He highlights how workplaces, communities, and leaders can foster positive mental health, reduce stigma, and unlock human potential for everyone, with a particular focus on men.

Elisha London Keynote:

From Momentum to Maturity: Global Mental Health Financing Landscape and Insights

Elisha London, CEO of Prospira, presents the launch of the Global Mental Health Financing Report, offering key insights into the current landscape of mental health investment. She explores trends, opportunities, and challenges in scaling financing from early momentum to sustainable, mature funding strategies worldwide.

Patrick J. Kennedy Keynote: More session details to be announced soon

The Lifecycles of Women: Women's Emotional & Brain Health

Full session description comng soon.

Future of the Mind: Investing in Cognitive Health for Human & Economic Flourishing

This session explores the emerging concept of brain capital and the critical role of cognitive health in driving both human and economic flourishing. Leaders from neuroscience, investment, and innovation discuss how supporting brain health and neuro-innovation can unlock productivity, wellbeing, and long-term societal impact.

Psychedelics, Indigenous Wisdom, and Brain Health

Leading experts and practitioners examine the intersection of psychedelics, indigenous knowledge, and brain health, highlighting how traditional wisdom and modern research are shaping innovative approaches to mental wellness, cognitive resilience, and therapy.

Dan Koppelkamm, co-Founder, INME Wellness - Moderator

Paul Stamets, Speaker, Author, Mycologist, Medical Researcher and Entrepreneur

Brazilian Tribal Leader, Biraci Nixiwaka Yawanawa

David Erritzoe, Head of the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London

Breaking Ground with Founder Pitches

AI in Mental Health: Innovation, Guidelines, and Global Insights

Policy and industry experts discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming mental health care. The session covers emerging innovations, best practice guidelines, and global insights on integrating AI responsibly to improve outcomes, access, and efficiency in mental health systems.

Breaking Ground with Founder Pitches

Why Children’s Mental Health Is a Global Stability Investment - A Conversation with War Child Alliance & Marcus Mumford

A critical discussion on the urgent need for mental health support in conflict zones. The panel highlights the role of the private sector, innovative approaches, and collaborative strategies to address trauma and protect mental health & wellbeing for children affected by war.

Elisha London, CEO, Prospira Global - Moderator

Marcus Mumford, Founding Global Ambassador, War Child Alliance. Founding Member, Mumford & Sons

Rob Williams, CEO, War Child Alliance

Natalia Gutaruk, Primary Education Teacher, Ukraine