Stanford University

Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Arthur Brooks have spent their careers examining the biological and social forces that shape human behavior. But as we optimize the "how," what happens when we consider the "why"? Join these world-leading experts for an exploration of the science and philosophy of lasting satisfaction. Moving beyond simple answers, they’ll examine the interplay between brain chemistry and the search for meaning, offering research-based frameworks for a life of substance. You will leave with practical tools and a clearer understanding of how biology, belief, and purpose converge.

Join the Veritas Forum for a candid conversation with tech icons John Hennessy and Pat Gelsinger on what it means to build something that lasts—in code, career, and character. What defines a truly successful life? How should career, family, faith, and philanthropy shape our priorities and decisions? Hennessy and Gelsinger will share hard-won wisdom on ambition, sacrifice, and navigating life’s toughest trade-offs. Drawing from their own experiences, they’ll offer practical insights on impact, purpose, and the challenges of an era defined by AI and rapid technological change.

Dinner provided.

Is happiness an illusion? Can you trick your brain into happiness? What is the opposite of depression? Find out in this conversation between world-renowned psychiatrists and authors David Carreon and David Spiegel.

Food and boba provided.