Q&A with Director, Tamer Solomon
Hosted by Pete Bombaci or John Brewer
All times Eastern Standard Time (EST/Toronto/NYC)
Q&A with Director, Tamer Solomon
Hosted by Pete Bombaci and John Brewer
Welcome
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement – Elder Val Nicholson
Welcome to Canada’s First Ever Conference on Human Connection
Keynote: Caring, Compassion, Community: Developing, Valuing and Maintaining Friendship in a Disconnected World
Beverley Fehr, Professor in the Department of Psychology, University of Winnipeg
Taking The Social Pulse of Canadians Coast to Coast: Insights into Human Connection from the 2nd Annual Canadian Social Connection Survey
Dr. Kiffer Card, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
The Future of Health is Social Kasley Killam, MPH, Founder of Social Health Labs
Lunch break
New keynote coming soon!
Abstract Session A – Seniors Population
Moderator: Dr. Heather Palmer
| Callista Ottoni | What matters for older adult social connectedness during the pandemic and beyond? A community-engaged study using mixed visual and traditional methods |
| Maxwell Hartt | Planning Connected Urban Environments, Planning for Play |
| Namrata Bagaria | Decision Support for Recreation Prescription for Older Adults in social isolation |
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Ashley Sumler |
Practical Strategies to Reduce Isolation and Create Belonging in Senior Care |
Abstract Session B – Key Populations
Moderator: James Hughes
| Phil McAuliffe | The courage to come out as gay and as lonely: disrupting gay loneliness and reconstructing perceptions of connection in the community |
| Sydney Butler | Understanding intersectional identities, their role in building community and breaking the barriers that prevent the human connections that benefit all. |
| Dr. Shayna Skakoon-Sparling | How minority stress and social support contribute to and buffer against loneliness in sexual minority men. |
Abstract Session A – Big Picture/Global
Moderator: Dr. Kiffer Card
| William Magee | Incivility, Social Withdrawal and Amoral Panics. |
| Natalie Wotherspoon | How connectedness is conceptualised and measured in a variety of ways. |
| Kristi Baerg MacDonald | It’s lonely at the top: Exploring narcissism and loneliness |
Abstract Session B – Community Building
Moderator: TBD
| Saif Khan | Building social connection in dense living spaces by making it easy for residents to interact with their neighbours and local community. |
| Yeeun Lee | Quantifying community engagement changes across communities using the Community Cohesion Index (CCI) |
| Ronan Grey | Quantifying community engagement changes across communities using the Community Cohesion Index (CCI) |
Day 1 Wrap up
Human Connection Overtime I:
Face-to-Face Reception – Toronto Location and details TBD
Break
All times Eastern Standard Time (EST/Toronto/NYC)
Welcome
Indigenous Welcome – Elder Val Nicholson
Welcome to Canada’s First Ever Conference on Human Connection
Keynote: Caring, Compassion, Community: Developing, Valuing and Maintaining Friendship in a Disconnected World
Beverley Fehr, Professor in the Department of Psychology, University of Winnipeg
Taking The Social Pulse of Canadians Coast to Coast: Insights into Human Connection from the 2nd Annual Canadian Social Connection Survey
Dr. Kiffer Card, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Break: 5 minutes to stretch and breathe.
Social Health: Addressing the Missing Dimension of Wellbeing
Kasley Killam, MPH, Founder of Social Health Labs
Lunch break
Keynote: “Connected we stand: divided we fall”
Dr. Kwame, CEO of the Wellesley Institute, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and an international expert on the social causes of illness.
Abstract Session A – Seniors Population
Moderator: Dr. Heather Palmer
| Callista Ottoni | What matters for older adult social connectedness during the pandemic and beyond? A community-engaged study using mixed visual and traditional methods |
| Maxwell Hartt | Planning Connected Urban Environments, Planning for Play |
| Namrata Bagaria | Decision Support for Recreation Prescription for Older Adults in social isolation |
|
Ashley Sumler |
Practical Strategies to Reduce Isolation and Create Belonging in Senior Care |
Abstract Session B – Key Populations
Moderator: James Hughes
| Phil McAuliffe | The courage to come out as gay and as lonely: disrupting gay loneliness and reconstructing perceptions of connection in the community |
| Sydney Butler | Understanding intersectional identities, their role in building community and breaking the barriers that prevent the human connections that benefit all. |
| Dr. Shayna Skakoon-Sparling | How minority stress and social support contribute to and buffer against loneliness in sexual minority men. |
Break: 10 minutes to stretch and breathe.
Abstract Session A – Big Picture/Global
Moderator: Dr. Kiffer Card
| William Magee | Incivility, Social Withdrawal and Amoral Panics. |
| Christian Langkamp | Why the Alpha course is the perfect loneliness intervention |
| Kristi Baerg MacDonald | It’s lonely at the top: Exploring narcissism and loneliness |
Abstract Session B – Community Building
Moderator: John Brewer
| Saif Khan | Building social connection in dense living spaces by making it easy for residents to interact with their neighbours and local community. |
| Yeeun Lee | Quantifying community engagement changes across communities using the Community Cohesion Index (CCI) |
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Erin Landry-Baker
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Using Change Management Best Practices and Staff Insights to Create Connection Through an Organizational Amalgamation |
Day One Highlights with John Brewer, Kiffer Card and Pete Bombaci
Human Connection Overtime I: How can you become a Human Connection Champion
Face-to-Face Reception – Lob Toronto, 100 Broadview Ave #101, Toronto, register your attendance for entry to venue. See you there!
All times Eastern Standard Time (EST/Toronto/NYC)
Welcome Back!
Keynote: Social Connection: The Foundation of Overall Health and Well-being
Dr. Frances Chen, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia
Human Connection – it’s just Good Business
Vanessa Toperczer, Senior Vice President, IMI International
Break: 10 minutes to stretch and breathe.
Lunch Break
Keynote: Coming soon!
Concurrent Session A – Global Approaches to Building a More Connected World
Moderator: Pete Bombaci – Founder, Executive Director, The GenWell Project, Member, Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection
| Dr. Michelle Lim | Scientific Chair and Chairperson at Ending Loneliness Together (Australia), Co-Director of the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection |
| Robin Hewings | Programme Director at Campaign to End Loneliness (UK) |
| Eddie Garcia | Founder & Executive Director, Foundation for Social Connection (USA), Co-Director of the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection |
Concurrent Session B – Human Connection and Business: The Foundation for a Thriving Workforce, A High Performing Culture and A Successful Business
Moderator: Paul Estey – Social Impact Innovator, Business & Marketing Strategy Executive
| Dr. Nancy MacKay | Founder and CEO, MacKay CEO Forums |
| Dr. Connie Hadley | Programme Director at Campaign to End Loneliness (UK) |
| Suranna Sandy | CEO, Skills for Change |
Abstract Session A – The Importance of Relationships
Moderator: Dr. John Oliffe
| Veronique Theberge | How social media can help break isolation in the context of brain injury recovery |
| Richard Li | A Cross-Sectional Mediation Analyses Examining Pathways by Which Relationship Status Impacted Subjective Happiness During the COVID-19 Pandemic. |
| Atara Lonn | Examining the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Disclosure to Aspects of the Social Network |
| Cheryl Trask | Positive and Negative Relationship Quality and Mental Health during the COVID Pandemic |
Day 2 and Conference Wrap
Human Connection Overtime II:
All times Eastern Standard Time (EST/Toronto/NYC)
Welcome Back!
Keynote: Social Health – The Biological Impact of Loneliness and Isolation.
Dr. Frances Chen, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia
Why Social Connection Matters to Your Brand and your Business
Vanessa Toperczer, Senior Vice President, IMI International
Break: 5 minute to stretch and breathe.
Fireside Chat: Building a Human Connection Movement
Pete Bombaci, Founder of the Genwell Project
Lunch Break
Keynote: The Little Things….Kindness and Minimal Social Interactions.
Dr. Gillian Sandstrom – Senior Lecturer in the Psychology of Kindness, School of Psychology, University of Essex
Concurrent Session A – Global Approaches to Building a More Connected World
Moderator: Pete Bombaci – Founder, Executive Director, The GenWell Project, Member, Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection
| Dr. Michelle Lim | Scientific Chair and Chairperson at Ending Loneliness Together (Australia), Co-Director of the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection |
| Robin Hewings | Programme Director at Campaign to End Loneliness (UK) |
| Eddie Garcia | Founder & Executive Director, Foundation for Social Connection (USA), Co-Director of the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection |
Concurrent Session B – Human Connection and Business: The Foundation for a Thriving Workforce, A High Performing Culture and A Successful Business
Moderator: Paul Estey – Social Impact Innovator, Business & Marketing Strategy Executive
| Dr. Nancy MacKay | Founder and CEO, MacKay CEO Forums |
| Dr. Connie Hadley | Organizational psychologist and lecturer in the Management and Organizations Department at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. |
| Suranna Sandy | CEO, Skills for Change |
Break: 5 minute to stretch and breathe.
Abstract Session A – The Importance of Relationships
Moderator: Dr. John Oliffe
| Veronique Theberge | How social media can help break isolation in the context of brain injury recovery |
| Richard Li | A Cross-Sectional Mediation Analyses Examining Pathways by Which Relationship Status Impacted Subjective Happiness During the COVID-19 Pandemic. |
| Atara Lonn | Examining the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Disclosure to Aspects of the Social Network |
| Cheryl Trask | Positive and Negative Relationship Quality and Mental Health during the COVID Pandemic |
Day 2 Highlights and next steps!
Human Connection Overtime II: How to Catalyze Human Connection in the Workplace
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