The First-Ever Mattering Summit is Here!
For a decade, the You Matter Marathon community has shown the world that a simple card can change a life. From 50 states to 100 countries, you’ve shared over 3 million You Matter cards. You’ve created ripples of connection that prove mattering is the architecture of a healthier world.
Today, we’re thrilled to invite you to the next chapter of our journey: The 2026 Mattering Summit, taking place virtually on May 12 and 13, 2026.
Hosted collaboratively by the You Matter Marathon and The Flourishing Center, this first-of-its-kind event is a global gathering dedicated to the power of human significance. We’re bringing together leading experts and passionate citizens like you to expand the reach and everyday practice of mattering.
Meet Our Confirmed Speakers
We’re honored to be joined by an incredible lineup of thought leaders, including:
- Brad Aronson: Teacher and best-selling author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time
- Braxton Kilgo: Founder and CEO, I Believe in You
- Cheryl Rice: Founder of the You Matter Marathon
- Emiliya Zhivotovskaya: Founder of The Flourishing Center
- Jonathan Fields: Award-winning Author, Executive Producer, and Host of the top-ranked podcast, Good Life Project
- Louis Alloro: Champion of Change
- Rabiya Karamali: Instructor, Doctoral Candidate, Positive Psychology Practitioner
- Rebecca Newberger Goldstein: Award-winning philosopher and public intellectual
- Dr. Sarah Bennison: CEO, Mattering Movement
- Selena Rezvani: Speaker and leadership author of Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams
- Sonja Lyubomirsky: Professor and author of How to Feel Loved
- Stephen Post: Author of Pure Unlimited Love
- Vicki O’Grady: Founder of the You Matter Compassion Project, Retired Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Zach Mercurio: Author of The Invisible Leader and The Power of Mattering
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, May 12 and 13, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. EST
- Where: Virtually, right from your home
- Cost: Completely FREE
- You’re welcome to join as many sessions as you’d like across the two days, tailoring your own personal journey through the summit If you can’t watch live, you’ll have access to recordings for free for two weeks after the summit
Will You Help Us Spark This Global Awakening?
Our movement has always grown through the power of one person reaching out to another. Once you’ve signed up, please forward this email to three people you believe would be inspired by this mission.
Whether they’re an educator, a leader, or a friend who needs to be reminded of their significance, let’s make sure they have a seat at the table.
