# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - Feb. 10 - 12, 2027 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 10 Feb, 2027 at 08:00 am – Wed, 10 Feb, 2027 at 05:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Join national leaders as they showcase breakthrough research, programs, and ideas shaping a more compassionate world.About this EventExperience three inspiring days with leaders advancing empathy and compassion as drivers of better care, learning, and culture.Attendees will:Explore emerging empathy and compassion research that translates into real, measurable impactReimagine the future of medical education to prepare the next generation of compassionate cliniciansBuild more sustainable care environments that support healthcare workforce well-beingDay 1 🕑: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PMDay 1 - Wednesday, February 10, 2027 (Subject to Change)🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration: Check-in and continental breakfast🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMOpening Remarks🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:45 AMNeurobiology & Mechanisms of Empathy and CompassionInfo: This session will explore the biological, psychological, and behavioral mechanisms that support empathy, compassion, caregiving, and social connection. Drawing on neural circuitry, psychophysiology, social cognition, and animal models, the discussion will identify what is known, where major gaps remain, and which mechanisms or biomarkers may be most useful for future intervention research.🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PMBurnout, Mentorship, and Training EcosystemsInfo: This panel will examine how healthcare and educational environments shape well-being, empathy, compassion, professional development, and performance. The discussion will move beyond burnout as an individual problem and focus on mentorship, belonging, organizational culture, and practical ways to redesign training ecosystems to better support students, trainees, faculty, and clinicians.🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMLunch & Seed Grant Spotlight🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMMeasurement, Belonging, and OutcomesInfo: This session will focus on how empathy, compassion, belonging, burnout, and related outcomes are defined and measured across research, education, healthcare, and digital settings. Participants will consider the strengths and limitations of self-report, behavioral, physiological, and digital measures, with the goal of identifying a practical framework for future studies and collaborations.🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PMAI, Technology, and the Future of EmpathyInfo: This session will explore how AI and digital technologies may affect empathy, compassion, and human connection in healthcare, education, and everyday life. The panel will consider both the opportunities and risks of these tools, including how they should be evaluated, ethically implemented, and used to support rather than replace human connection.🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMFrom Mechanisms to Culture Change & Scalable InterventionsInfo: In this session, we will synthesize themes from the day and focus on how insights from mechanisms, measurement, training environments, and technology can be translated into real-world interventions. Participants will discuss which interventions are ready for testing, what barriers may limit implementation and scale, and what priorities should guide the field over the next several years.🕑: 05:00 PMReceptionDay 2🕑: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PMDay 2 - Thursday, February 11, 2027 (Subject to Change)🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration: Check-in and continental breakfast🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:30 AMOpening Remarks🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:30 PMKeynote Presentation🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PMUsing Neuroscience to Enhance how we Develop Curricula and InterventionsInfo: This session will focus on how neuroscience can guide the development and testing of new curricula and interventions, and present theoretical (and empirical) advantages of this approach. 🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PMAccelerating Learning and Training with Neuroscientific ApproachesInfo: This session will focus on the translational application of neuroscience techniques to learning and skills training. Panelists will provide concrete examples of how imaging and brain stimulation can enhance our understanding of how to move from novice to expert and how to supercharge the skill-building process. 🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMGroup Work SessionInfo: Guided group brainstorming session for attendees to consider how the concepts learned on day 2 could be used to develop new ways of training empathy and compassion across the pipeline of medical education (from pre-med to practicing clinicians).🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMClosing SessionDay 3🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMDay 3 - Friday, February 12, 2027 (Subject to Change)🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMRegistration: Check-in and continental breakfast🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMKeynote Presentation: The Power of Empathy & Compassion in Medical Practice🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMPoster Session🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMBreakout Workshops🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 AM Compassionate Communication to Promote Culture Change in Health CareInfo: Dr. Gary Buckholz will briefly introduce UC San Diego’s train-the-trainer program, the Sanford Compassionate Communication Academy Fellowship and describe the program’s outcomes. Graduates of this program become Affiliate Faculty for the Center for Compassionate Communication and teach the compassionate communication curriculum within their realms of influence. Dr. Evonne Kaplan-Liss will then facilitate a conversation with an interdisciplinary panel of four Affiliate Faculty members who have made significant strides in promoting positive culture change at UC San Diego. Participants in this plenary session will hear how challenges were overcome, have the opportunity to ask questions, and share pearls of wisdom from their own institutions.🕑: 02:10 PM - 03:20 PMSpeed Rounds: Implementation of Compassionate Communication ProjectsInfo: Several Affiliate Faculty members will give brief presentations sharing details of specific projects implemented at UC San Diego. These brief presentations will focus on lessons learned and future opportunities that participants can benefit from. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentations.🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PMWorkshopsInfo: Navigating Moral Distress in Healthcare Leadership & Education; From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Thriving in a Challenging Scientific Climate🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMClosing Remarks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/2027-sanford-institute-forum-on-empathy-and-compassion-feb-10-12-2027/100001985164670970 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: Scripps Seaside Forum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 330, max: 1058.24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Scripps Seaside Forum - **lat**: 32.8644634 - **long**: -117.2541371 - **full address**: Scripps Seaside Forum, 8606 Kennel Way, San Diego, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - Feb. 10 - 12, 2027 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/54e9be22658e3c54ef03913e4d42f05b5fdab2a1ec9644780db1d8f7c85c9aec-rimg-w1200-h600-dc17477f-gmir.jpg?v=1776940225 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - Feb. 10 - 12, 2027 being held? - **A:** 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - Feb. 10 - 12, 2027 takes place on Wed, 10 Feb, 2027 at 08:00 am to Wed, 10 Feb, 2027 at 05:00 pm at Scripps Seaside Forum, 8606 Kennel Way, San Diego, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - Feb. 10 - 12, 2027? - **A:** 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - Feb. 10 - 12, 2027 is organized by Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2027 Sanford Institute Forum on Empathy and Compassion - Feb. 10 - 12, 2027 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Diego, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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