Compassion+Product 2024
October 23rd & 24th | 10:00 am - 5:00 pM
San francisco, CA
A 2-day CONFERENCE exploring: Product design & architecture | ROI & Business Benefits | Venture funding & market trends
The CONFERENCE is for: Product Professionals | Engineers | Designers | CxOs | Press | Entrepreneurs | Investors
Step Into the Future of Compassion-Driven Innovation
In a world defined by rapid technological advancements and increasing complexity, one thing has become clear: the future of innovation is not just about creating smart products, but about designing products that foster compassion, empathy, and human connection. The Compassion + Product Conference 2024 is your opportunity to be part of a pioneering movement that explores how we can integrate compassion into the very core of product design, driving not only business success but also societal well-being.
Why Attend?
The Compassion + Product conference is more than just an event; it’s a movement aimed at transforming the way we approach product development. The conference will feature world-renowned thought leaders, neuroscientists, AI experts, behavioral scientists, product developers, and investors, all united by a shared mission: to explore how compassion can be intentionally woven into products, services, and organizations. Whether you're developing cutting-edge AI technologies, designing user interfaces, or managing teams, this event will provide you with actionable insights, strategies, and inspiration to drive real change.
Key Highlights:
The Science of Compassion: Learn from leading neuroscientists and behavioral scientists who will share the latest research on how compassion and empathy are hardwired into the human brain. Discover how this knowledge can be applied to product development, particularly in fields like AI and virtual reality.
UX/UI Design for Compassionate Experiences: Explore how thoughtful design can foster empathy and compassion. Whether you're creating apps, websites, or physical products, you'll learn how to design with the human experience in mind, ensuring that your products encourage connection, kindness, and psychological safety.
The ROI of Care: Compassion isn’t just good for society—it’s good for business. Speakers will present data and case studies demonstrating how compassion-driven products can drive return on investment (ROI), enhance customer loyalty, and create a significant competitive advantage. Hear from venture capitalists and angel investors on why they are increasingly interested in funding compassion-focused technologies and businesses.
The Flourishing Framework: One of the key models discussed at the conference, this framework guides product developers on a journey from self-awareness to awareness of others, and ultimately to compassionate action. Learn how this model can be applied to product design to cultivate compassionate human experiences.
AI and Compassion: Explore how artificial intelligence can be used to scale compassion and improve the human experience. Discussions will cover the ethical implications of AI, how AI can be designed with love and empathy at its core, and how we can build AI systems that prioritize the well-being of users.
Networking and Collaboration: Connect with a diverse group of professionals from various industries, including neuroscience, UX/UI design, behavioral science, product development, leadership, venture capital, and more. This is your chance to collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a better world through innovation and compassionate design.
Who Should Attend? This event is designed for professionals across multiple industries who are passionate about using innovation to create meaningful, compassionate experiences. Whether you're a:
Product Manager or Designer looking to incorporate empathy and compassion into your products,
Engineer interested in developing AI technologies that enhance human well-being,
Entrepreneur focused on creating socially impactful solutions,
Investor eager to support products that drive both ROI and societal benefits,
Neuroscientist, behavioral scientist, or psychologist researching the intersection of compassion and technology,
you will find valuable insights, opportunities, and connections at Compassion + Product.
What You’ll Learn:
The Neuroscience of Compassion: How to apply scientific insights into human connection to create better products.
UX/UI Design Principles: Techniques for designing experiences that foster empathy without creating dependence or addiction.
The ROI of Compassion: How to measure and leverage the business benefits of compassion-driven design.
Compassion in AI: Ethical and practical considerations for designing AI technologies with empathy at their core.
The Flourishing Framework: A roadmap to embedding compassion into every layer of the product experience.
Collaboration Opportunities: Engage in hands-on workshops and discussions with experts who are leading the charge in compassionate innovation.
Who You’ll Meet: Attendees will include:
Neuroscientists and behavioral scientists who will offer the latest research on compassion and empathy.
Product developers, UX/UI designers, and AI engineers exploring how to integrate these principles into cutting-edge technologies.
Investors and venture capitalists interested in funding businesses that prioritize compassion and empathy.
Entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to create products that not only succeed in the marketplace but also contribute to a better, more empathetic world.
Why Compassion Matters Now More Than Ever
In a world filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, organizations are increasingly recognizing that soft skills—like empathy and compassion—are essential to navigating today’s challenges. Compassionate products and cultures unlock creativity, foster psychological safety, and ultimately drive both business success and societal well-being. At Compassion + Product, you'll learn how to turn these insights into actionable strategies that make a difference.
Join the Movement Compassion + Product is not just a conference—it’s a movement to transform how we think about products, innovation, and human experiences. By attending, you’ll be joining a community of pioneers, innovators, and changemakers who are dedicated to creating a future where compassion is not just a nice-to-have but a fundamental driver of success.
Tickets donations: Range of $150 - $1500 depending on your economic framework.
Support the Movement - This event is run as a break even effort in order to build the community. Due to the generosity of Pebblebed and other volunteers, we are able to keep the expenses low, and to provide many scholarship tickets. We still need to have financial support to offset the costs of developing and executing the event. If you are able and inclined, please consider making a donation to support the work.
May our collective efforts bring benefit to all beings.
Our Speakers (partial list)
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Carson D. Kelly
Founder, Compassion 2.0
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Greta Gahl
ROI of Care Team, Compassion 2.0
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Mark McDonough
Founder, IMBR
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Daniel Lazano
CEO, Kindworks.ai
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Aram Fischer
Co-Founder, Change Agent
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Ming He
Creator, the Healing Room
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Arun Bahl
Founder, Aloe
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Adam Safron
Senior Neuroscientist, IACS
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Hannes Bend
Founder, Breathing.ai
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Scott Snibbe
Author, How to Train a Happy Mind
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Ben Simon-Thomas
Co-Founder, The Verse
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Leo Christov-Moore
Senior Neuroscientist, IACS
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Jesh De Rox
Founder, Superfeel
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Jim Doty, Ph.D.
Neuroscientist, CEO of Happi.ai
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Eddy Vaisberg
Principle, MindEd Ventures
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Xuan Zhao
CEO, Flourish Science
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Katie Joseff
Founder, Teddybot.ai
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Steven Crane
Flourishing Researcher, Stanford
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Jesse Flemming
Founder, The Awareness Lab
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Joe Mechlinski
Founder, CEO Shift the Work
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Dave Yanofsky
Co-Founder, Socialness
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Will Rogers
Founder, Socialness
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