In a polarized world, where do people find their happiness?
Global leaders are grappling with widening divisions across countries and cultures amid geopolitical crises, economic uncertainty, and lower trust in institutions. The consequences: greater political polarization, weaker familial relationships, and overall lower life satisfaction.
Semafor, in partnership with Gallup and in coordination with the World Happiness Report editorial team, will present the latest data and insights at the 2025 World Happiness Report launch.
Conversations with top decision-makers and leaders will focus on the report's key themes around kindness, generosity, and happiness, allowing global leaders and citizens to better understand happiness and kindness trends, ways to improve social connections, and policies that enhance well-being.
When
March 20, 2025
Doors: 8:30 a.m. ET
Programming: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. ET
Where
Washington, D.C.
Speakers
Sara Konrath
Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Hilary Silver
Professor of Sociology, International Affairs, and Public Policy and Public Administration, George Washington University
Moderators
Media Information
Please note that external recording devices, including professional camera equipment with detachable lenses, external flash, monopods, bipods, tripods, are not permitted at this event.
Please contact communications@semafor.com if more information is needed.
What is Happiness?
Since the World Happiness Report debuted in 2012, the Gallup World Poll has provided the data behind the annual happiness rankings featured in the report and insights into global wellbeing and happiness.
Replay last year's World Happiness Report Launch Event to see how people around the world defined happiness in 2024.