Healing the Planet, Healing Ourselves: The Future of Health, Climate Change and Emerging Technology
- Date
- 2024-09-12
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
- Host
- Personal
About this event
Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue, and health is no longer something we can think about only at the individual level. This event brings those realities together in one timely conversation, exploring how the future of human wellbeing is being shaped by planetary change and by the technologies emerging in response. If you care about where health, climate, and innovation are headed next, this is a room worth being in. About the Event Healing the Planet, Healing Ourselves: The Future of Health, Climate Change and Emerging Technology is an in-person gathering in Santa Monica focused on one of the most important intersections of our time: the relationship between environmental disruption, personal and public health, and the tools being built to address both. This event is designed for people who want a broader, more connected view of wellness and progress. Rather than treating climate, technology, and healing as separate topics, the conversation centers on how they influence one another in real life, from the systems that shape community health to the innovations that may help us adapt, respond, and recover. Expect a thoughtful, future-facing format that makes space for ideas, discussion, and practical insight. Whether you come from a technical background, a health and wellness perspective, or simply a strong personal interest in these issues, the event offers a place to engage with big questions in a grounded, accessible way. Because this is an in-person event, it also creates the kind of setting where ideas can move beyond the abstract. The value is not only in hearing perspectives, but in meeting others who are actively thinking about the same challenges from different angles. What to Expect The evening begins at 5:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, September 11 and is structured as a live, in-person experience in Santa Monica. You can expect a program built around the core themes named in the title: health, climate change, healing, and emerging technology. Topics likely to be explored include how environmental stress affects human wellbeing, what resilience can look like at both personal and collective scales, and where new technologies may support better outcomes for people and the planet. The framing is broad enough to welcome multiple perspectives, while still staying focused on urgent, real-world questions. You can expect an experience that may include: Big-picture discussion on how climate change is reshaping health and wellness Exploration of emerging technology and its potential role in care, prevention, adaptation, or systems change Cross-disciplinary perspectives connecting science, innovation, environment, and human wellbeing In-person conversation and networking with others interested in the future of these fields This is the kind of event where the value comes from both the content and the context. You are not just showing up to absorb information; you are stepping into a live conversation about how we respond to complex, interconnected problems. Why Attend If you have been looking for a more integrated way to think about health, this event offers exactly that. It moves beyond narrow definitions of wellness and asks what it really means to care for ourselves in a time of ecological strain, technological acceleration, and changing social systems. You will leave with a clearer sense of how climate and health are linked, why emerging technology matters in that conversation, and where opportunities for action, collaboration, or deeper inquiry may exist. Even if you already work in one of these spaces, there is real value in hearing how others are connecting the dots. This event is especially useful if you want to: Understand the health impacts of climate change in a broader and more practical context Think critically about technology as a tool for healing, resilience, and adaptation Meet people across disciplines who care about wellness, sustainability, and innovation Bring fresh perspective back to your work, studies, creative practice, or personal life There is also something uniquely energizing about gathering in person around ideas that matter. In a landscape full of fragmented conversations, this event offers a chance to engage with the full picture. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Santa Monica, USA, making it a strong fit for local attendees as well as anyone able to be there in person for the evening. Being physically present matters here: the setting supports richer discussion, more organic connection, and a stronger sense of shared purpose. The event takes place on Wednesday, September 11 at 5:00 PM PDT. Plan to arrive with enough time to settle in before the program begins so you can make the most of the evening from the start. At a glance: Title: Healing the Planet, Healing Ourselves: The Future of Health, Climate Change and Emerging Technology Format: In person Location: Santa Monica, USA Date: Wednesday, September 11 Time: 5:00 PM PDT Themes: Climate, technology, healing, wellness If these topics sit anywhere near the center of your work or curiosity, this event offers a smart, timely way to engage them alongside other people who are paying close attention to what comes next.
Who should attend
If you are drawn to the intersection of human wellbeing, environmental change, and innovation, this event is likely a strong fit for you. - You work in **health, wellness, public health, or care-focused fields** and want a deeper understanding of how climate change is affecting the conditions people live in and the outcomes they experience. - You are a **founder, builder, technologist, or product thinker** exploring how emerging technology can support resilience, prevention, healing, or better systems. - You are involved in **climate, sustainability, or environmental work** and want to connect your efforts more directly to human health and everyday wellbeing. - You are a **researcher, student, educator, or lifelong learner** interested in cross-disciplinary conversations that go beyond silos and make complex issues easier to connect. - You care about **whole-person and whole-system approaches** to healing, and you are curious about what it means to respond to planetary challenges in a more integrated way. - You simply want to be in a room with people who are asking serious, timely questions about the future and looking for smarter, more humane answers.