(Detailed program provided at the Summit)
EPIC Impact Society is a not-for-profit community of international professionals from a cross-pollination of industries, who catalyze creativity and innovation to empower transformation.
Four Core society pillars are based on strategic experiential learning summits, with a pause from technology to focus on ingenuity, and expanding community engagement through through facilitating free workshops to benefit individuals, organizations, municipalities and social impact charities with actionable solutions for an array of challenges.


PANELS, SPEAKER SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS & MORE
8:00 - 10:00 am CHECK-IN
10:00 - 12 pm OPENING SESSION
12:00 - 1:30 pm LUNCH (on-site)
1:30 - 3:30 pm SESSION A
options: Workshops
Education Panel
1:30 - 5:00 pm DEEP DIVE
3:00 - 3:30 pm PAUSE
3:30 - 5:00 pm SESSION B
options: Workshops
Social Innovation Panel
5:30 - 7:30 pm DINNER (on-site)
7:30 - 9:00 pm EPIC Conversation
8:00 - 10:00 am CHECK-IN
10:00 - 12 pm OPENING SESSION
12:00 - 1:30 pm LUNCH (on-site)
1:30 - 3:30 pm SESSION A
options: Workshops
Education Panel
1:30 - 5:00 pm DEEP DIVE
3:00 - 3:30 pm PAUSE
3:30 - 5:00 pm SESSION B
options: Workshops
Social Innovation Panel
5:30 - 7:30 pm DINNER (on-site)
7:30 - 9:00 pm EPIC Conversation
8:00 - 10:00 am CHECK-IN
10:00 - 12 pm OPENING SESSION
12:00 - 1:30 pm LUNCH (on-site)
1:30 - 3:30 pm SESSION A
options: Workshops
Education Panel
1:30 - 5:00 pm DEEP DIVE
3:00 - 3:30 pm PAUSE
3:30 - 5:00 pm SESSION B
options: Workshops
Social Innovation Panel
5:30 - 7:30 pm DINNER (on-site)
7:30 - 9:00 pm EPIC Conversation
"I Loved how education, entrepreneurship, education and entertainment were unfolded at a very high level and in playful ways. It provided access to 'other worlds' and ways of thinking...clearly showing lots of similarities to where ideas can cross-pollinate. Super, super inspiring!"
-Lene Jensby, CEO, Autens; Denmark
PANELISTS
In no particular order and more to come!
2019


8:00 - 10:00 am EPIC BEGINNINGS
10:00 - 12 pm MORNING SESSIONS
12:00 - 1:30 pm LUNCH (on-site)
1:30 - 3:30 pm SESSION A
options: Workshops
Entertainment Panel
1:30 - 5:00 pm DEEP DIVE
3:00 - 3:30 pm PAUSE
3:30 - 5:00 pm SESSION B
options: Workshops
Social Innovation Panel
5:00 - 6:00pm DINNER (on-site)
6:30 - 7:00pm STEP & REPEAT
7:00 - 9:00pm AWARDS
9:00 - 9:30pm EPIC Wrap session
8:00 - 10:00 am EPIC BEGINNINGS
10:00 - 12 pm MORNING SESSIONS
12:00 - 1:30 pm LUNCH (on-site)
1:30 - 3:30 pm SESSION A
options: Workshops
Entertainment Panel
1:30 - 5:00 pm DEEP DIVE
3:00 - 3:30 pm PAUSE
3:30 - 5:00 pm SESSION B
options: Workshops
Social Innovation Panel
5:00 - 6:00pm DINNER (on-site)
6:30 - 7:00pm STEP & REPEAT
7:00 - 9:00pm AWARDS
9:00 - 9:30pm EPIC Wrap session
SUMMIT PROGRAM
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2021
(The following program is an overview. The summit is designed to cover in-depth topics & methodologies).
Thursday,
September 30TH
7:30 - 8:00am
PRE-EVENT PREP & LOG-IN
8:00 - 8:15am
EPIC BEGINNINGS
Opening of the Summit: (EPIC Team)
8:15 - 9:00am
MAIN SESSION: "TRIFECTA"
Disconnect, Disrupt, Discover with
Dr. Steve Ralph, Bradley Rapier, Jacqueline Lloyd-Smith
9:00 - 9:10am | BREAK
9:10 - 9:45
PAUSE PROMPT & GROUP SHARE
Disconnect Theme: Dr. Steve Ralph
9:45 - 10:00am: PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS
United For Business (United Airlines), Mindhatch
10:00 - 11:30am
SESSION A: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS:
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"A Kaleidoscope View: Creative Perspective-Taking For Leadership" (Genein Letford)
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"Applied Improv (CPS); Let's Make Stuff Up, But for a Reason" (Beth Slazak:)
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"A Recipe For BIG Ideas" (Carolyn Trocino)
11:30 - 11:45am | BREAK
11:45 - 12:00 pm: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Ralph & Laura Adams host an interview with award-winning songwriter/producer, Jeffery David; "EPIC Artist" honoree for the 2020 EPIC Innovation Awards.
12:00 - 1:30 pm | MID-DAY OPTIONS
90 min. BREAK (OR)
30 min. BREAK + 2 interactive options:
12:15 - 1:15pm
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EPIC CONNECT @Mibo
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EPIC EXCHANGES
Intimate conversations with experts:
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"Exploring Human Flourishing & Positive Psychology" (Laura Del Prato)
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"Enterprise Creation & the Creative Problem-Solving Process" (Daberechi Okedurum)
1:30 - 3:00pm
SESSION B: (2 options):
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EDUCATION PANEL
Learn about the innovative methods these educators use to creatively inspire future leaders.
Moderator: Genein Letford / Panelists: Bradley Rapier, Lt. Col. Jason Trew, PhD., Dr. Gigi Johnson, Dr. Monica Mallet, Harry van der Schans
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INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP:
"Tell Your Leadership Story" (Susan Newhouse)
3:00 - 3:10pm | BREAK
3:10 - 3:30pm
ENGAGEMENT LAB: Susan Newhouse
3:30 - 5:00pm
SESSION C: (2 options)
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SOCIAL INNOVATION PANEL
Discover how creativity generates solutions for a variety of humanitarian needs.
Moderator: Dennis Baker/ Panelists: Shirin Laor-Raz Salemnia, Kathy Eldon, James Haven, Nashir Hirjee
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INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
"Rethink Creativity: How Creativity & Curiosity Can Save You From Burnout" (Monica Kang)
5:00 - 5:15: DAILY WRAP-UP & FRIDAY PREP
5:15 -6:00pm | BREAK
6:00 - 7:30
AFTER HOURS EVENT: FILM SCREENING
7:35 - 8:15
EPIC CONVERSATION
Join EPIC for a live interview with filmmaker / founder, Apricot Lane Farms, John Chester
Hosts: Dr. Steve Ralph & Laura Adams
Q & A to follow
8:30 - 9:30 @Mibo
EPIC CONNECT (optional networking)
Friday,
OCTOBER 1st
7:45 - 8:00 am
EPIC BEGINNINGS: Dr. Tricia Garwood
8:00 - 9:30 am
SESSION A: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
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"Using The Tree Of Life For Vocational Discernment" (Yas Hardaway)
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"Disrupt Your Business with Science Fiction Story-Telling" (Sven Poguntke)
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"What's Your Playsonality" (Jacquie Lloyd Smith)
9:30 - 9:40 am | BREAK
9:40 - 10:10 am
EPIC CONVERSATION
An interview with Chris Denson
Hosted by Dr. Tricia Garwood
10:10 - 10:30am
ENGAGEMENT LAB: Susan Newhouse
10:30 - 12:00 pm
SESSION B: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
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"Groove Theory" (Bradley Rapier)
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"Thought Sketching: Learn To Visualize Your Ideas Using the Bikablo Technique" (Jill Langer & Dr. Jill Greenbaum)
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"Stronger Together By The Sum Of Our Differences" (Van Lai-DuMone)
12:00 - 1:30 pm | MID-DAY OPTIONS:
90 min. BREAK (OR)
30 min. BREAK + 2 interactive options:
12:15 - 1:15pm
EPIC EXCHANGES
Intimate conversations with experts:
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"The Poetics of Movement, Mantra & Mood" (Paul Sanbar)
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"Corporate Community Commitment" (Sinead Chilton & Martha Dietzel
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"Energy Leadership" (Kari Campos)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
SESSION C: (2 options):
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP PANEL
These leaders share how they've used creative capital to turn innovative ideas into viable entities.
Moderator: Vicky Shum/ Panelists: Mark Sylvester, Coonoor Behal, Jason Williams, Lisa Lowe, Kyle Ashby
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INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
"Setting Your Own Buffet Table: Intentional Creative Decision-making Systems"
(Dr. Gigi Johnson)
3:00 - 3:15 pm
PAUSE PROMPT & SHARE: Disrupt Debrief
3:15 - 3:30pm | BREAK
3:30 - 5:00 pm
SESSION D (2 options):
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CREATIVES PANEL:
Discover the creative processes these professionals use to develop their projects.
Moderator: Chris Denson/ Panelists: Ben Everard, Wendy Whitman, Marc Ferrari, SJ Murray, Ph.D, Johan Andersson, Melissa Disney.
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INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
"Leading Gen Z's to Success in the New Workplace" (Dr. Santor Nishizaki)
5:00 - 5:15 pm
WRAP-UP & PREP For SATURDAY
5:15 - 6:00 | BREAK
6:00 - 8:00 pm
EPIC CONNECT @Mibo
(optional networking)
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 2nd
8:00 - 8:30
EPIC BEGINNINGS: Dr. Monica Mallet
8:25 - 8:50 am
ENGAGEMENT LAB: Susan Newhouse
8:50 - 9:00 am: PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS
United Airlines, Innovators Box, Creative Education Foundation (CEF)
9:00 - 10:30 am
SESSION A:
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
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"The Science Of Innovation" (Mark Sylvester)
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Visual Thinking 101 (Sarah Moyle)
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"Business Models for Social Entrepreneurs" (Jonathan Banister & David Lunkin)
10:30 - 10:45 am | BREAK
10:45 - 11:00 am: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Ralph & Laura Adams host emerging recording artist Mikol, for an insightful interview.
11:00am - 11:30: PAUSE PROMPT
11:30 - 11:40: PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Strategic Play
11:40 - 12:00: EXPLORE
Meet & Great @Expo Hall
12:00 - 1:30pm. | MID-DAY OPTIONS:
90 min. BREAK (OR)
12:15 - 1:15pm
EPIC EXCHANGES
Intimate conversations with experts:
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"Growth Mindset & Creativity" (Harry van der Schans)
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"Let Nature Crack the Code: A creative Problem-solving Approach" (Morgan Bailey, Ph.D.)
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"Architecting a Career in Creativity & Strategy" (Bruno Santos)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
SESSION B: INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
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"Learning How To DJ Can Unlock Your Creativity" (Amani Roberts)
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"Designing Square Pegs for Round Holes: Mindsets for Leading Innovation" (Johnny Wells)
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"Discovering LEGO® Serious Play®" (Jacqueline Lloyd-Smith & Stephen Walling)
3:00 - 3:15 | BREAK
3:15 - 4:00 pm
EPIC COLLECTIVE: "What's Your Future Story?"
4:00-4:30 pm
Summit Wrap-Up
4:30 - 5:30 | BREAK
:
5:30pm - 8:00pm
EPIC CONNECT @Mibo
(optional networking)
That's a wrap!
Important Notes
The 3-day summit is a comprehensive program with engaging elements that connect day-to-day. We strongly advise full-time attendance where attendees will gain the most value with full participation.
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US West Coast Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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EXPO HALL: Open 24/7 during the summit
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Due to time zone differences, select program sessions will be recorded for International attendees to view on demand throughout the 3-day summit.
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Google Chrome is the only search engine that provides the most consistent support of all of the summit platforms.
For successful participation, use of a PC (laptop or desktop) in a quiet and private place, is ideal for the duration of the summit. Mobile phone use is highly discouraged during sessions, not only for smoother platform access, but to support the phone disconnect premise of the summit.
The Program schedule is subject to change.