Saturday, 21 November 2026
Finding Joy
This day is dedicated to exploring joy as a profound experience of being. It opens a space for reflection and lived experience around consciousness, the body, and our relationship with the world. Joy is seen as an inner quality that can emerge from life transformations and moments of awareness, inviting greater presence, openness, and harmony.
10:00 am–1:00 pm – A Rendez-vous with Joy
Coco Tache – Coach in inner transformation and consciousness
Esther Mottier – Co-founder of Votre Cercle de Vie, naturopath and entrepreneur committed to ecological and human transition
Leni Julen – Hospitality ambassador and founder of Le Cœur des Alpes
Yvonne Waldraff – Integrative therapist, founder of the Silent Power Healing Space and facilitator of personal transformation
Roberto del Col – Advocate of integral ecology and dialogue between humanity, spirituality and the living world
Céline Alexandre Pavoine – Breathwork and well-being facilitator
2:30–3:00 pm – Happiness in Venice and Integral Human Development
- Valérie Fert, Founder of Mileva (AI)
A reading of Venice through the Integral Human Development Index, with the support of Mileva, an artificial intelligence designed to serve humanity. This approach highlights the dimensions of dignity, culture, environment, education, work, and social connection. It invites reflection on the conditions of well-being, meaning, and happiness in the city, between inspiration and a laboratory for the future.
3:00–5:00 pm – World Premiere Launch Ceremony of Beacons for a Happier World
- Emmanuel Mongon - Founder & CEO of Happier World
- Prof. John Helliwell - (Department of Economics, University of British Columbia), Co-founder and Editor of the World Happiness Report
The ceremony, led by Emmanuel Mongon in the presence of Prof. John F. Helliwell, marks the global launch of the international guide Beacons for a Happier World, highlighting concrete initiatives that contribute to well-being and happiness worldwide. Leaders from several continents will share their experiences, and the organizations selected for the 2027 edition will be announced.
5:00 pm – Closing Ceremony and Presentation of the 2027 Edition
- Hélène Molinari - Founder of SUMus
Sacred Monodies of Hildegard von Bingen Dedicated to the Virgin Mary
On the occasion of Venice's Festa della Salute, Maud Gnidzaz performs Hildegard von Bingen's sacred monodies dedicated to the Virgin Mary in a contemplative setting, creating a space for silence, prayer and deep listening.
Performer Maud Gnidzaz, Soprano, Solo voice – a cappella
Venue: Church of Santo Stefano, Reservation required
Admission: €30 – Supporter Ticket / €20 – Standard Ticket / €10 – Reduced Ticket
WORKSHOPS
Joy in Action: a workshop for well-being and inner health
With Coco Tache, Inner transformation and consciousness coach
An experience dedicated to personal well-being, self-awareness, and emotional health. A space to reconnect with oneself through action, presence, and sharing.
The Home of the Human Safety Net – coworking space
21 November – time to be confirmed
Max 15 participants
Registration required – €15
English & French
Beyond Life Café: health, consciousness and life cycles
With Dani Foffa, teacher and researcher (NDE/EMI specialist)
A dialogue space exploring life cycles, health, and finitude, focusing on the link between vitality, consciousness, and inner balance.
The Home of the Human Safety Net
21 November – time to be confirmed
Max 15 participants
Registration required – €15
Italian & English
Creator of Joy, Booster of Health: nature and art
With Barbara Albasio
A sensory and collective experience combining creativity, art, and nature to activate joy, peace, and health.
The Home of the Human Safety Net
21 November – time to be confirmed
Max 15 participants
Registration required – €15
Italian & French
Barbara Albasio is a trainer in creativity and innovation, author of Creative Attitude and founder of the Aquamour Festival. She invites participants to a sensory and collective experience designed to unlock the liberating keys of their creative power of joy, a true booster of health and well-being.
Breathing and Integrative Health
With Marie-Laure Delanef & Elena Forgiarini
Exploration of the links between breath, vitality, and balance through complementary approaches (Bol d’air Jacquier, Salmanoff Baths, Bach Flowers Remedies).
The Home of the Human Safety Net
21 November – time to be confirmed
Free admission
Italian & French
Dance Therapy – exploring the body in movement
With Béatrice Raccanello
An exploration of the body in movement as a space for expression, release, and inner rebalancing.
Spazio Levante, Castello
21 November - time to be confirmed
20 participants
Registration required - €15
Italian
Béatrice Raccanello is an actress, performer, dance therapist, and artist. For many years, she has explored through various practices the central role of the body as a space to inhabit, a means of knowledge and exploration of reality, an original language, and a tool for expression, relationship, and healing.
Garuda Practice – movement & breath health
With Nathalie Brou
A dynamic, holistic method combining Pilates, yoga, and dance to explore strength, fluidity, and body awareness.
Private studio, Campo Manin
21 & 22 November / 1-hour slots
1 participant per session
Registration required - €15
Italian, French & English
Each session is designed as an introductory experience.
