Martin Seligman and Philip Zimbardo will discuss how the science of positive psychology is changing the way we live our lives on an individual, societal, and global levels.
Formally founded in 1998 by Dr. Martin Seligman and colleagues, positive psychology focuses on the study and practice of the positive emotions, strengths, and virtues that make individuals and institutions thrive.
Schedule Highlights
- David Cooperrider –Discovery and Design of Positive Institutions
- Ed Diener – New Findings on Happiness
- Giovanni Fava – Well-Being Therapy
- Raymond Fowler–Positive Health
- Barbara Fredrickson–Positive Emotions
- Alexandra Freund– Successful Aging
- Michael Frese –Active Approaches to Work
- Anthony Grant – Evidence-Based Coaching
- Richard Layard – Happiness and Public Policy
- Karen Reivich/Jane Gilham – Positive Psychology Interventions for Children and Adolescents
- Robert Vallerand –The Psychology of Passion
- Carmelo Vázquez – Positive Side of Trauma
- Matthew White – Positive Education
An estimated 1,500 international attendees – including researchers, clinicians, educators, coaches, and consultants – are expected at IPPA’s inaugural World Congress.

James Pawelski
The International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) was created to promote the science and practice of positive psychology and to facilitate communication and collaboration among researchers and practitioners around the world who are interested in positive psychology.
For more information, and to register for the World Congress, click here.
Image: Constitution Hall in Philadelphia, courtesy of vera46.