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Mindful Professionals Gathering in Atlantic Canada

Join mindful professionals in Halifax for networking, workshops, and discussions on applying mindfulness in education, healthcare, and more.

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Aug 1, 2025
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Mindful Professionals Gathering in Atlantic Canada

The Gathering of Mindful Professionals in Atlantic Canada

Connecting Mindfulness Practitioners Across Industries

Mindful professionals across Atlantic Canada are pioneering contemplative practices in:

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Social services
  • Government
  • Nonprofits
  • Arts organizations

Yet until now, there's been limited opportunity for cross-disciplinary sharing and collaboration.

Event Overview: Halifax Mindfulness Conference

The Gathering of Mindful Professionals creates a dedicated space for:

  • Sharing best practices
  • Building supportive networks
  • Exploring new applications of mindfulness

Conference Schedule Highlights

Thursday Opening:
- Keynote: "The Mindfulness Movement: Can the Quiet Revolution Go Mainstream?"
- Speaker: James Gimian (Publisher, Mindful magazine)

Friday Sessions:
- Presentations by Atlantic Canadian mindfulness leaders
- Case studies of successful implementations
- Discussion of professional challenges

Saturday Conclusion:
- Panel: "Mindfulness and Societal Transformation"
- Working groups on:
- Education initiatives
- Research opportunities
- Regional collaboration

Why Attend This Mindfulness Event?

  1. Professional Development - Learn cutting-edge applications
  2. Networking - Connect with like-minded practitioners
  3. Community Building - Strengthen Atlantic Canada's mindfulness ecosystem

Registration & Sponsorship Details

  • Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Organizer: Atlantic Centre for Contemplative Science and Technology
  • Co-sponsors: Includes Mount Saint Vincent University, Mindful.org, and others

Register Now | Learn More About Sponsors

"This gathering represents an important step in bringing mindfulness from personal practice to professional transformation." - David Whitehorn, Event Director

Listen to the preview interview with organizers on Mindful.org

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