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Empathy Summit: Building the Movement
Join leading empathy practitioners from around the world as they share proven frameworks that are transforming how we connect, communicate, and build understanding across differences.
As part of the Empathy Movement Training Curriculum Project, this summit series brings together innovators who are pioneering empathy-based approaches in education, conflict resolution, organizational development, and community building. Each session offers rare access to their methodologies, insights, and real-world applications.
What to Expect:
In dynamic 15-minute presentations followed by 5-minute Q&A sessions, featured trainers will share:
Core frameworks and training methodologies that drive effective outcomes
Practical strategies you can implement immediately
Success stories and lessons learned from diverse cultural contexts
Vision for scaling empathy practices globally
This isn't just a lecture series—it's a collaborative design process. Your questions, experiences, and insights will directly inform the development of a unified Global Empathy Movement Training Curriculum that can be adapted and applied worldwide.
Who Should Attend:
Empathy practitioners and facilitators
Educators and trainers
Organizational leaders and HR professionals
Community organizers and social innovators
Anyone committed to building a more empathic world
Upcoming Summit Dates:
Come ready to learn, share, and co-create the future of empathy training.
Register Now
Date: Saturday, January 09, 2027
Time: 9 am PT to 12:30 pm PT - World Times
Location: Zoom https://zoom.us/j/9896109339
RECORDING: Part of the event will be recorded and posted to social media for educational and promotional purposes. You have an option of being in a non recorded breakout group.
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Ingrid Hirtz
The Empathy Center
Empathy Circle Trainer
ingridhirtz@gmail.com
Program:
All times are Pacific Time
Speakers Schedule
9:00am - Introduction
9:05 am -
9:20 am - Marta Burnet: Training Empathy for Wildlife: Weaving Values, Story, and Action for Change in Zoos and Aquariums
9:40 am - Aya Caspi: How I Teach Empathy for Repair
10:00 am -Tony Scruggs: Rock n Roll Empathy Training: Defining, Shaping & Embodying the Warrior Empathy Identity.
10:20 am -
10:40 am - Paramita Roy - Embedding Empathy Across the Curriculum: From Design to Assessment
12:10 Debrief
12:28 Closing
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Training Empathy for Wildlife: Weaving Values, Story, and Action for Change in Zoos and Aquariums
9:20 am - Speaker: Marta Burnet (20 min) (15 minutes plus Q&A for 5)
Bio: Marta Burnet is the Director of Advancing Empathy at Woodland Park Zoo where she oversees a grant program and a community of practice dedicated to fostering empathy for wildlife. (Website) (LinkedIn)
Topic: Training Empathy for Wildlife: Weaving Values, Story, and Action for Change in Zoos and Aquariums
Abstract: Accredited zoos and aquariums have transitioned from sites of exhibition and entertainment to dynamic hubs for connection and conservation impact. At the heart of this evolution lies empathy—not merely as a feeling, but as a strategic tool for social change. The Advancing Conservation through Empathy for Wildlife (ACE for Wildlife) Network is leading this transformation and is developing learning pathways for staff and volunteers so they can intentionally weave together shared values, compelling storytelling, and measurable action to transform casual visitors into conservation advocates.
How I Teach Empathy for Repair
9:40 am - Speaker: Aya Caspi (20 min)
Bio: Nonviolent Communication certified trainer, facilitator and mediator, educational consultant to kids media, founder of Reclaiming LIFE (Website) (LinkedIn) (Facebook)
Topic: How I Teach Empathy for Repair
Abstract: I will present a 5-step empathic process that I teach for healing, reconciliation and transformation: 1. Understanding without defensiveness, 2. Acknowledgement of responsibility without shame, 3. Mourning without guilt, 4. Transforming the enemy image, 5. New agreements that work for all
10:00 am PT
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Rock n Roll Empathy Training: Defining, Shaping & Embodying the Warrior Empathy Identity
10:00 am - Speaker: Tony Scruggs (20 min)
Bio: former pro-athlete, 30 year SAG member, precise non-judgy language (empathic-communication) trainer, and creator of warrior-empathy programs that integrate self-care, group-identity crafting & non-violent personal-power. (Website) (LinkedIn)
Topic: Rock n Roll Empathy Training: Defining, Shaping & Embodying the Warrior Empathy Identity.
Abstract: If subjective non-truth shared with passionate confidence frequently overrides objective truth shared with timid hesitancy—what happens when OBJECTIVE TRUTH is shared with unshakeable confidence and passion? In this presentation, Tony breaks down 3 pillars of rock n roll empathy training.
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Embedding Empathy Across the Curriculum: From Design to Assessment
10:40 am - Speaker: Paramita Roy (20 min)
Bio: Paramita Roy is an award-winning educator and founder of Virtual School Australia and the Global Empathy Conference, dedicated to nurturing empathy, inclusion and opportunity through education. (Website) (LinkedIn)
Topic: Embedding Empathy Across the Curriculum: From Design to Assessment
Abstract: This talk explores how empathy can be embedded throughout curriculum design and teaching—from inquiry and creative work to collaboration, reflection and assessment. Drawing on examples from Virtual School Australia, it shows how purposeful tasks and peer feedback can help learners consider diverse perspectives, develop metacognitive awareness and take greater ownership of their learning. It offers practical ways to make empathy a guiding principle of pedagogy and student agency.
11:00 am PT EMPATHY CIRCLE
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Debrief
Closing
Empathy Summit: Links
Website: https://EmpathySummit.com
Event Page: https://empathysummit.com/dates/jan-9-2027-curriculum
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2b9xwpaa
World Time: https://tinyurl.com/a55r8vd9
Partners https://EmpathySummit.com/sponsors
Volunteers: https://EmpathySummit.com/volunteers
LinkedIn Event: https://LinkedIn.com/events/7521728953447931904/
Facebook Event: TBD
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Final Report: https://EmpathySummit.com/dates/jan-9-2027-curriculum
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