Moments
The Soft Power of Loneliness
Loneliness isn’t something to be feared or cured—it’s the quiet force that can transform us. In this keynote, explore with writer, facilitator, and community builder Monika Jiang, how our shared experience of loneliness is an invitation to return to what truly matters: our relationships, our interconnectedness, and the deep care that lies beneath the surface in an increasingly isolated world.
→Please be mindful of the few dedicated front row seats!
Community Circle: Listen, Play, Move
Step into an open space of exploration where we reconnect through movement, play, and active listening. This 90-minute workshop invites you to move beyond separateness and rediscover the simple, profound joy of being with yourself and others. Through playful connection, we remember what it means to be in community again.
→ Family-friendly | 14 years old minimum
→ Registration for this experience has closed. We encourage you to join other workshops that are first come, first serve.
Room of Whispers
Monika Jiang invites you into a guided experience of her interactive installation, Room of Whispers, which invites you into a quiet, reflective space. Two strangers will meet in silence, separated by a mesh, yet connected through the act of sharing. Step inside if you’re willing to explore the tender spaces of loneliness and connection, where words carry more than conversation, and silence holds stories. In this room, you will be asked to share moments of loneliness, with the audio being anonymously recorded to contribute to a growing collection of shared experiences. Thank you for being brave and tender.
Beyond Loneliness: From Alone to All One
In this closing conversation, Monika Jiang and Lauren Celenza invite the audience to reflect on the power of connection and community. Together, they will explore the collective experience of loneliness, particularly across Monika’s workshops and installations, have resonated over the past two days. Through shared stories, letters, and audience reflections, this open debrief aims to transform loneliness into a pathway toward deeper connection. Join the conversation as we close out this year’s talks with togetherness and curiosity.
→ Please be mindful of the few dedicated front row seats!