This list keeps programs that start and finish on the same calendar day — a full workshop or seminar without an overnight stay.
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Malcolm Gladwell joins GPB's Peter Biello at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Monday, October 12 to discuss The American Way of Killing, his investigation into America's gun-violence epidemic. Each ticket includes a presigned hardcover.
Walter Isaacson records the first episode of his new podcast, The Builders, live on the Geffen Stage at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall in New York, in conversation with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. They dig into the ideas, ambitions and decisions driving the AI revolution, and the questions about jobs, misinformation and control that come with it.
Philosopher Frédéric Lenoir gives a live evening talk in Punaauia, Tahiti, on how to live differently with nature. He covers our bond with the earth and animals, and what we pass on to future generations.
Thinkable presents Daily Stoic Live with Ryan Holiday in Auckland: Stoic wisdom for modern pressure, setbacks, and high-performance clarity, plus Q&A. Oct 13, 2026 at Bruce Mason Centre — Auckland Live tickets NZ$90–$299; listed on ryanholiday.net/tour.
Liz Murray brings her Homeless to Harvard story to Hutchinson’s Dillon Lecture Series: a ticketed public talk on personal motivation and turning adversity into opportunity.
Popular Norwegian workplace speaker Per Henrik Stenstrøm brings his new talk on handling annoying colleagues, hopeless bosses and difficult customers to Lillestrøm Kultursenter in Lillestrøm, with practical, humorous advice for a better working environment.
Dr. Mario Alonso Puig brings his Haz lo (im)posible conference to Teatro Olympia in Valencia on Oct 13 2026 at 19:00. The roughly 2.5-hour live talk blends neuroscience, humor and practical tools to turn seemingly impossible goals into achievable next steps. This date is sold out.
Chris Williamson's Mostly Wise live show comes to the O2 Academy in Birmingham on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026. The Modern Wisdom podcast host shares stories and practical ideas for a clearer, higher-agency life; tickets are linked from his official tour page.
Angela Duckworth visits Parma-Snow Branch to discuss Situated with former Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove. Free registration (VIP book tickets available) — a public PD-friendly stop on her Situated tour for Northeast Ohio SUCCESS readers.
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant launches his new book VIBE: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World in conversation with Malcolm Gladwell at BAM in Brooklyn. Expect research-backed ideas on building faster, stronger and longer-lasting relationships at work and in life.
Popular Norwegian workplace speaker Per Henrik Stenstrøm brings his new talk on handling annoying colleagues, hopeless bosses and difficult customers to Storstova Bryne in Bryne, with practical, humorous advice for a better working environment.
Modern Wisdom host Chris Williamson brings Mostly Wise to Manchester's O2 Apollo on Wednesday, October 14. Expect a candid, funny evening of stories and practical ideas on discipline, relationships and living with more agency.
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant launches his new book VIBE: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World in conversation with Dan Pink at Lincoln Theatre in Washington. Expect research-backed ideas on building faster, stronger and longer-lasting relationships at work and in life.
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Author Events series presents Malcolm Gladwell in conversation with Tamala Edwards at Parkway Central Library on Oct 14, 2026. He discusses his new book The American Way of Killing; the event is sold out, and it is listed on his official events page.
Philippe Gabilliet, professeur émérite à ESCP et conférencier, parle d’optimisme managérial à l’IAE Savoie Mont Blanc (Annecy). Conférence gratuite le 15 octobre 2026 à 17h30, inscription via Framaforms.
Swedish speaker Christer Olsson offers a warm, humorous evening on daring to be authentic instead of perfect, and why genuine humanity has become our most valuable strength in a fast-paced, AI-driven world.
Professor Ingvard Wilhelmsen, author of Sjef i eget liv, talks with humour and common sense about handling pressure, uncertainty and worry, at Ullensaker kulturhus, Jessheim. In Norwegian.
Bestselling author of Cessez d'être gentil, soyez vrai and Nonviolent Communication trainer Thomas d'Ansembourg on breaking out of repetitive patterns: the individual and collective blocks to change, the mental programming behind our choices, and concrete keys to rethink beliefs, build more authentic relationships and act differently. Conference with Q&A and two signing sessions.
Popular Norwegian workplace speaker Per Henrik Stenstrøm brings his new talk on handling annoying colleagues, hopeless bosses and difficult customers to Hamar Teater in Hamar, with practical, humorous advice for a better working environment.
Former special-forces officer John Hammersmark, the Captain from Kompani Lauritzen, explores fear, self-leadership, trust and teamwork, at Kolben Kulturhus, Kolbotn. In Norwegian.
Psychologist and author Ilios Kotsou (co-founder of Emergences) explores the many facets of happiness — what it is, its obstacles and what makes it possible — travelling between psychology, philosophy and everyday life to show that joy can be cultivated even through life’s storms.
Flemish happiness researcher and bestselling author Leo Bormans leads an inspiration evening on happiness, hope and consolation, with practical ways to support children and ourselves in a fast-changing world. Free with registration; aimed at parents and anyone working with children.
Happiness researcher Ap Dijksterhuis and philosopher Tinneke Beeckman explore what Spinoza, four centuries ago, already understood about happiness and what modern psychology adds, followed by a dialogue and audience conversation.
Malcolm Gladwell comes to Washington's Lincoln Theatre on Thursday, October 15 for a conversation with Jerusalem Demsas about The American Way of Killing, his new investigation into America's gun-violence epidemic. Presented by Politics and Prose and I.M.P.
