Join Dr. John (Jack) Miller and other holistic educators, leaders, and healers from around the world.
Nevada State Museum
309 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89107 USA
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March 27 from 8 AM - 3:30 PM
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March 28 from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
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March 29 from 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Pacific Standard Time
About the Conference
This conference began in Toronto, Canada, by leaders of holistic education such as Dr. John (Jack) Miller over a decade ago. This annual gathering takes place around the world on university campuses. For the year 2026, part of its network is being brought to Nevada State Museum Las Vegas for the first time. Hosted by a nonprofit academy of holistic education, the Academy of Universal Metaphysics (AUM) strives to expand this movement, opening doors to educators, leaders, and healers across all professions that engages in human connections. This conference is designed to inspire innovation within education and community leadership to transform our society with holistic youth and adult empowerment.
Nevada Department of Education approved! This 3 day conference offers 15 PD credit hours toward license maintenance. All sessions fully align with the nine Nevada Professional Development Standards.
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Who Will Benefit
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Educators: Strategies to deepen student engagement and well-being
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School Leaders: Tools for cultivating supportive, high-performing cultures
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Parents: Approaches to guide children’s emotional and academic growth
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Visionary Leaders & Professionals: Insights to move mission-driven work forward
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Holistic Practitioners: Collaboration opportunities; Ways to integrate balance and healing in service
This conference provides holistic, research-informed practices to elevate your effectiveness, strengthen relationships, and support thriving communities.
Come join us!
Friday 26th
Leading Holistic Culture &
Climate for Innovation
Saturday 27th
Holistic Approaches to
Conflict Resolution
Sunday 29th
Balancing Wellness: Holistic Approaches to Teaching & Learning
Program At-a-Glance
Friday March 27 Overview
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Speaker lineup may be subject to change
Day's Focus: Leading Holistic Culture & Climate for Innovation
Hosted by Mr. Chris Hilton & Mr. Paul Bennett Jr.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Panel 1
Join our Keynote Dr. Jack Miller and three other keynote speakers for the morning panel on Leading Holistic Culture & Climate for Innovation. Engage in a Q&A to explore how Holistic Education and Leadership are shaping a future anchored in powerful human connection.
Keynote, Ms. Angela Rawls, speak on Leading with Legacy: Building Heart-Centered Businesses that Heal, Empower, and Transform.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions A
Select one of three 1.5-hour interactive workshop lead by Dr. Miguel Gonzales, Mr. Chris Hilton, or Ms. Allison Paradise. Attendees are invited to reflect, collaborate, and explore new approaches to real-world challenges. Whether you’re a classroom educator, school leader, youth mentor, nonprofit executive, or parent, you'll gain insights relevant to your role. Leave with practical strategies, renewed clarity, and innovative perspectives to elevate your work and the communities you serve.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Round Table 1
At this event, you don't have to choose between professional development and personal renewal. Select the best next step for your growth in one of two concurrent offerings:
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Elevate Your Practice (Round Table Sessions): Join keynote speakers: Dr. Swan Kim, Dr. Diana Denton, or Dr. Laurel Waterman for cutting-edge research and facilitated small-group discussions to gain immediate, implementable holistic strategies for deeper connection in your classroom, workplace, or family life.
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Elevate Your Spirit (Path for Renewal): Prioritize your well-being with our exclusive renewal sessions: choose a tranquil chakra aligning Sound Bath with crystal singing bowls by Ms. Jeannie Sawyer for deep relaxation. Or an invigorating Yoga session with Dr. Irina Smykpvskaya for energetic rejuvenation (yoga mat not required), covering Channeling, Meditation, and Yoga practices for personal development and use in your everyday classes.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch 1
Explore lunch options with food vendors or pre-order from Springs Cafe.
Visit Ms. Waka Laity at her Grounding Clay table and engage in creative expressions with pottery play.
Exploring Nevada State Museum exhibits.
Have lunch with our feathers speakers at Springs Preserve: Speakers await at Boom Town Theater benches, Desert Living Courtyard, and Garden Amphitheater for casual conversation and fresh air. Grab your lunch and join them to explore Springs Preserve together.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Round Table 2
At this event, you don't have to choose between professional development and personal renewal. Select the best next step for your growth in one of two concurrent offerings:
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Elevate Your Practice (Round Table Sessions): Join keynote speakers Mr. Don Berg discussing Calming the Anxious Generation and facilitated small-group discussions to gain immediate, implementable holistic strategies for deeper connection in your classroom, workplace, or family life.
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Elevate Your Spirit (Path for Renewal): Prioritize your well-being with our exclusive renewal sessions: choose a tranquil restorative Sound Bath with Native American flute by Mr. Marc Edward for deep relaxation or an invigorating Tai Chi/Qi Gong session for energetic rejuvenation.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Session B
Select one of three 1.5-hour interactive workshop lead by Dr. Irina Smykovskaya or Dr. Deborah Howell (Part 1) Attendees are invited to reflect, collaborate, and explore new approaches to real-world challenges. Whether you’re a classroom educator, school leader, youth mentor, nonprofit executive, or parent, you'll gain insights relevant to your role. Leave with practical strategies, renewed clarity, and innovative perspectives to elevate your work and the communities you serve.
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Meet Up
(Optional)
For a casual and optional after-hours meet-up and great connection, experience the Downtown Container Park in the heart of Las Vegas. This open-air center features boutique shops, unique restaurants, award-winning cocktails, and live entertainment.
Saturday March 28 Overview
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Day's Focus: Holistic Approaches to Conflict Resolution
Hosted by Mr. Chris Hilton & Mr. Paul Bennett Jr.
Speaker lineup may be subject to change
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Panel 2
Join Dr. Jack Miller and keynote speakers for the morning panel on Holistic Approaches to Conflict Resolution. The Q&A will explore how self-awareness and interconnectedness help us handle conflicts more compassionately with others and the world.
Dr. Patience Mahachi speak on Holistic Education Movement in Africa.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Session C
Select one of three 1.5-hour interactive workshop lead by Dr. Ayako Nozawa, Dr. Sheburra Haugsness, and Dr. Diana Denton (Part 1). Attendees are invited to reflect, collaborate, and explore new approaches to real-world challenges. Whether you’re a classroom educator, school leader, youth mentor, nonprofit executive, or parent, you'll gain insights relevant to your role. Leave with practical strategies, renewed clarity, and innovative perspectives to elevate your work and the communities you serve.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Round Table 3
At this event, you don't have to choose between professional development and personal renewal. Select the best next step for your growth in one of two concurrent offerings:
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Elevate Your Practice (Round Table Sessions): Join keynote speakers Dr. Swan Kim, Mr. Chris Hilton, or Ms. Angela Rawls for cutting-edge research and facilitated small-group discussions to gain immediate, implementable holistic strategies for deeper connection in your classroom, workplace, or family life.
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Elevate Your Spirit (Path for Renewal): Prioritize your well-being with our exclusive renewal sessions: choose a tranquil chakra aligning Sound Bath with crystal singing bowls by Ms. Jeannie Sawyer for deep relaxation. Or an invigorating Yoga session with Dr. Irina Smykpvskaya for energetic rejuvenation (yoga mat not required), covering Channeling, Meditation, and Yoga practices for personal development and use in your everyday classes.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch 2
Explore lunch options with food vendors or pre-order from Springs Cafe.
Visit Ms. Waka Laity at her Grounding Clay table and engage in creative expressions with pottery play.
Exploring Nevada State Museum exhibits.
Have lunch with our feathers speakers at Springs Preserve: Speakers await at Boom Town Theater benches, Desert Living Courtyard, and Garden Amphitheater for casual conversation and fresh air. Grab your lunch and join them to explore Springs Preserve together.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Round Table 4
At this event, you don't have to choose between professional development and personal renewal. Select the best next step for your growth in one of two concurrent offerings:
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Elevate Your Practice (Round Table Sessions): Join a keynote speakers Ms. Yukari Tatsumura, Mr. James Ford or Dr. Xiaoan Li for cutting-edge research and facilitated small-group discussions to gain immediate, implementable holistic strategies for deeper connection in your classroom, workplace, or family life.
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Elevate Your Spirit (Path for Renewal): Prioritize your well-being with our exclusive renewal sessions: choose a tranquil restorative Sound Bath with Native American flute by Mr. Marc Edward for deep relaxation or an invigorating Tai Chi/Qi Gong session for energetic rejuvenation.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Session D
Select one of three 1.5-hour interactive workshop lead by Mr. Don Berg, Ms. Allison Paradise or Dr. Deborah Howell (Part 2). Attendees are invited to reflect, collaborate, and explore new approaches to real-world challenges. Whether you’re a classroom educator, school leader, youth mentor, nonprofit executive, or parent, you'll gain insights relevant to your role. Leave with practical strategies, renewed clarity, and innovative perspectives to elevate your work and the communities you serve.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gaia Symphony
Experience the “vibration of mother earth” with trailers from the Gaia Symphony documentary film series. The director's wife, Ms. Yukari Tatsumura from Japan, shares tales of the journey and filmmaking, followed by a Q&A session.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Art Night
Unleash your creativity at Art Night! Speakers, presenters, and attendees are invited to volunteer our casual talent show. Share your talent: sing, dance, recite poems, or play instruments on stage. Food vendors will be available for meal options. A night for artistic connection and expression!
Sunday March 29 Overview
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Speaker lineup may be subject to change
Day's Focus: Balancing Wellness: Holistic Approaches to Teaching & Learning
Hosted by Mr. Chris Hilton & Mr. Paul Bennett Jr.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Panel 3
Our final panel, Balancing Wellness: Holistic Approaches to Teaching & Learning, explores integrating wellness to create effective, balanced learning. Join Dr. Jack Miller and keynote speakers for the morning panel on how to increase productivity and creativity, connect to your authentic purpose, and transcend innovation.
Keynote, Dr. Xiaoan Li speaks on A Sacred Awakening: Transforming Humanity's Relationships with the Natural World.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Session E
Select one of three 1.5-hour interactive workshop lead by Dr. Xiaoan Li or Dr. Diana Denton (Part 2). Attendees are invited to reflect, collaborate, and explore new approaches to real-world challenges. Whether you’re a classroom educator, school leader, youth mentor, nonprofit executive, or parent, you'll gain insights relevant to your role. Leave with practical strategies, renewed clarity, and innovative perspectives to elevate your work and the communities you serve.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Round Table 5
At this event, you don't have to choose between professional development and personal renewal. Select the best next step for your growth in one of two concurrent offerings:
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Elevate Your Practice (Round Table Sessions): Join a keynote speaker Ms. Sparkle Duncan, Mr. Don Berg, or Ms. Natalie Shannon for cutting-edge research and facilitated small-group discussions to gain immediate, implementable holistic strategies for deeper connection in your classroom, workplace, or family life.
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Elevate Your Spirit (Path for Renewal): Prioritize your well-being with our exclusive renewal sessions: choose a tranquil chakra aligning Sound Bath with crystal singing bowls by Ms. Jeannie Sawyer for deep relaxation. Or an invigorating Yoga session with Dr. Irina Smykpvskaya for energetic rejuvenation (yoga mat not required), covering Channeling, Meditation, and Yoga practices for personal development and use in your everyday classes.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch 3
Explore lunch options with food vendors or pre-order from Springs Cafe.
Visit Ms. Waka Laity at her Grounding Clay table and engage in creative expressions with pottery play.
Exploring Nevada State Museum exhibits.
Have lunch with our feathers speakers at Springs Preserve: Speakers await at Boom Town Theater benches, Desert Living Courtyard, and Garden Amphitheater for casual conversation and fresh air. Grab your lunch and join them to explore Springs Preserve together.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Round Table 6
At this event, you don't have to choose between professional development and personal renewal. Select the best next step for your growth in one of two concurrent offerings:
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Elevate Your Practice (Round Table Sessions): Join a keynote speaker Dr. Bokyoug Kim, Dr. Deborah Howell, or Dr. Yoshi Nakagawa for cutting-edge research and facilitated small-group discussions to gain immediate, implementable holistic strategies for deeper connection in your classroom, workplace, or family life.
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Elevate Your Spirit (Path for Renewal): Prioritize your well-being with our exclusive renewal sessions: choose a tranquil restorative Sound Bath with Native American flute by Mr. Marc Edward for deep relaxation or an invigorating Tai Chi/Qi Gong session for energetic rejuvenation.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Session F
Select one of three 1.5-hour interactive workshop lead by Mr. James Ford, Dr. Miguel Gonzales, or Dr. Laurel Waterman. Attendees are invited to reflect, collaborate, and explore new approaches to real-world challenges. Whether you’re a classroom educator, school leader, youth mentor, nonprofit executive, or parent, you'll gain insights relevant to your role. Leave with practical strategies, renewed clarity, and innovative perspectives to elevate your work and the communities you serve.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Celebrate our Closing Ceremony with a heartfelt event recap and a celebration of powerful connection. Take home transformative inspiration for innovation, both small and large, to positively propel your journey forward.
Healing & Rejuvenating
Qi Gong
Crystal Bowls
Sound Bath
Clay Grounding
Tai Chi
Film
Native American Flute
Sound Bath
Achieve Holistic
Wellness & Inspirations
Vendors: TBA
We are excited to feature a selection of local Art and Food Vendors at the conference! Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase lunch and support local businesses, aligning with AUM’s core value of Community Service Collaborations. This partnership not only provides convenient and delicious meal options but also connects our community with the rich creativity and entrepreneurship of the Las Vegas area.
Rates
Our 3-day admission is $350, which includes access to all keynotes, lectures, workshops, breakout discussions, and community engagements. We intentionally keep our pricing accessible and limited seating to ensure we honor our presenters and support our global faculty.
offer a high-quality, transformative gathering for our attendees.
250 limited seating to ensure a high-quality, transformative gathering for our attendees.
$350 value Includes:
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Conference:
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March 27 from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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March 28 from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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March 29 from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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15 Nevada Professional Development Credit Hours
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Access Nevada State Museum Exhibits 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Access Springs Preserve 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Snacks & Beverages
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Access to Art & Food Vendors
Group Rates:
For teams, schools, and organizations that wish to attend together.
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3+ Attendees 15% off each
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5+ Attendees 25% off each
Contact AUM for group registration!
Venue & Parking
Step 1) Enter Springs Preserve and pass its main entrance and lower parking.
Step 2) Follow road to Upper Parking.
Step 3) Park at Guest Parking Lot A.
Step 4) Come in from the steal gate located near Nevada State Museum entrance.
Springs Preserve
Access
Your conference admission fee includes
access to Springs Preserve property 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: historical birth place of Las Vegas.
Explore Spring Preserve as part of your holistic experience for your mind, body, heart, and spirit!
Grab your lunch and dine with our speakers at the 1) Boomtown, 2) Garden Amphitheater, or 3) Desert Living Center.
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