Schedule/
Program
Schedule of Events
A panel of passionate Gen Z speakers will talk about a range of topics, from mental health and wellness to responses to letters submitted before the event. After the event, we’ll also identify key action items to focus on for the next year. And don’t forget - letter submissions are open until December 31st, so be sure to get involved! Let’s make a global impact together.
9:30AM - 9:40AM EST
Opening Remarks
Good morning! We’ll begin our holiday event at 9:30AM with some cheerful music and opening remarks to give your day a fresh start.
9:40AM - 10:40AM EST
Roundtable Discussion
Join our inspirational young panelists as they discuss key issues surrounding mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic, and watch as they reimagine what empathy and compassion will look like in the future.
10:50AM - 11:20AM EST
Executive Commentators'
Session
Professionals from various backgrounds will make up the executive commentators’ panel. In continuation with the previous discussion, these executives will respond to the points and questions raised by the Gen Z speakers, building an intergenerational dialogue to identify the next steps we can all take to recover from the pandemic and create a better future, together.
11:20AM - 11:40AM EST
Letters Session
Diana Chao, co-founder and CEO of Letters to Strangers, will read aloud a few selected letters that have been submitted to our holiday letter exchange. Tune in and listen for some inspiration - or maybe to even hear your own letter get featured!
11:40AM - 12:00PM EST
Closing Remarks
Join us as we come back together to talk about what we would like to do moving forward and to acknowledge our collaborators and partners.
12:00PM - 12:30PM EST
Networking (Bonus Session)
If you want to learn more about any speaker or have the opportunity to network with them, this is your chance! To thank you for joining us today, we wanted to set aside some time to allow you, the audience, to network and connect with our speakers.