Please check the schedule below with the approximate times for each section of the conference to select the part of the conference you want to focus on. Enjoy!

[00:00 - 23:25]
PART 1: WELCOME TO THE CONFERENCE
Welcome to the 2023 Positive Communication Network Conference
Julien C. Mirivel, PhD, founder, Professor of Communication at UA Little Rock
Kristen Christman, PhD, co-founder, Instructor of Communication at UNC Greensboro
Ryan Fuller, PhD, co-founder, Associate Professor of Business at CSU Sacramento
Phillip Glenn, PhD, co-founder, Professor at Emerson College
Thomas Socha, PhD, co-founder, Professor at Old Dominion University
Margaret Pitts, PhD, co-founder, Associate Professor and Senior Associate Dean, University of Arizona
Amy Young, PhD, co-founder, Faculty Director, Center for Positive Organizations Consortium, University of Michigan

5-Minute Networking and Connecting

[23:26 -- 43:59]
Opening Keynote: More than Happy Talk: A Brief Historical Overview of Positive Communication Theory, Research, and Education by Thomas Socha, PhD

[44:00 -- 01:46:00]
PART 2: RESEARCH BRIEFS + BREAKOUT DISCUSSIONS
6-8 minute Research Briefs followed by dialogic sessions
[44:50] Creating a Culture of Care: What Positive Leaders Do and Why It Matters, Stacy Young, PhD (CSU - Long Beach)
[53:00] Positive Communication and Personal Transformation in India and Uganda, Julien C. Mirivel, PhD (UA Little Rock), Avinash Thombre, PhD (UA Little Rock), Ryan Fuller, PhD (CSU - Sacramento)
[1:01:28] How to Overcome Speaking-Related Anxiety Through Dialogue Skits with Positive Communication in Mind, Dorota Zaborska, PhD (Osaka University, Japan)
[1:10:43] The Effect of Positive Communication on Ethiopian University Students Interpersonal and Intergroup Relationships: The Case of Jigjiga University, Abdulatif Hajjismael Ahmed, PhD (Anadolu University, Turkey)
[01:17:00] Formulating, Active Listening, and Positive Communication, Phillip Glenn, PhD (Emerson College)

[1:46:00] 5-minute Breathing and Movement Exercise

[01:53:00]
PART 3: POSITIVE COMMUNICATION PEDAGOGY
Presenters share tools, techniques, and exercises that will promote deep learning of positive communication and give educators the chance to create transformative educational moments.
The session will be led by:
Kristen Christman, PhD, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Thomas Socha, PhD, Old Dominion University
Jessica McCall, PhD, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

[02:31:00] Take the gratitude challenge

[02:36:00]
PART 4: CONVERSATION CAFÉ
Research and Projects to Inform Real Change
This session will offer meaningful practical advice for applying positive communication in our own lives.
The conversation café will be moderated by Margaret Pitts, PhD (University of Arizona).
Spotlight Participants:
Amy Young, PhD, Faculty Director, Center for Positive Organizations Consortium, University of Michigan Ross School of Business. FOCUS: Compassionate Leadership Communication
Jeannette Maré, Doctoral Candidate, University of Arizona. FOCUS: Kind Communication in Healthcare Organizations.

PART 5: CONCLUSION

[03:09:00] Closing Keynote: The Future of Positive Communication by Julien C. Mirivel, PhD (UA Little Rock)

[03:25:00] Call to Action and World Happiness Day Celebration

[03:30:00] Irish Blessing