4TH GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
We are pleased to present the 2026 Sofia University Global Conference—an immersive, one-day virtual gathering focused on holistic responses to today’s most pressing societal and personal challenges. Hosted by Sofia University, this global event brings together voices from across disciplines and continents to explore the intersection of intercultural dialogue, mental well-being, and systems change. Centered on the theme “ Embodiment, Integration, and Whole Person’s Mental Health in the VUCA Era ,” the conference invites a global community of changemakers, practitioners, and scholars to co-create innovative, culturally responsive solutions for a rapidly transforming world. Through shared learning and collaboration, participants will explore how individual well-being and collective systems can evolve in harmony—shaping a more connected, conscious, and compassionate future.
September 27, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT Conference Date & Time *Please note that the event times are based in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Virtual via Zoom Location
The Zoom link will be sent via email at a date closer to the event.
Key Theme: Embodiment, Integration, and Whole Person’s Mental Health in the VUCA Era At the heart of the 2026 conference is a commitment to exploring embodiment as a foundation for mental health, resilience, leadership, education, and human flourishing. We bring together interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives to examine how embodied and integrative approaches can help individuals, communities, and systems navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. Embodiment, Coherence, and Whole-Person Well-Being This focus area explores embodiment as an integrative approach to mental health and whole-person well-being, connecting mind, body, emotion, relationships, meaning, and consciousness.
Key topics: Embodied approaches to mental health and psychological well-being Nervous system regulation, resilience, and trauma-informed practices Mind–body integration and contemplative practices Meaning, belonging, and relational intelligence
Embodied Leadership and Flourishing in a Changing World This focus area explores how embodied and whole-person approaches can support adaptive leadership, education, organizations, and communities in a rapidly changing world.
Key topics: Embodied and ethical leadership in complex environments Whole-person approaches to education and organizational well-being AI, technology, digital well-being, and human connection Sustainable systems, social resilience, and human flourishing
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