# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business Panel - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a lively panel on how generosity, gratitude and connection strengthen relationships, leadership and communities.About this EventThe Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business PanelThe meeting opens at noon with lunch and the Secretary's announcements. At 12:45 we move into the panel: a lively, member-hosted conversation with our panelists, sharing practical, research-backed insights you can apply in your everyday life and leadership. It is a topic that speaks directly to Rotary's values of service, fellowship, and community.Dr. Lara Aknin, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University and an Editor of the World Happiness Report. Internationally recognized for her research on generosity, social connection, and happiness, her work has appeared in leading journals, including Science, Nature Human Behaviour, and The Lancet. A former Chair of The Lancet’s COVID-19 Mental Health Task Force, Dr. Aknin regularly shares her expertise with government, business, and public-health leaders worldwide. She is also an award-winning researcher and educator.Michelle Ng, Hospitality Professional and Rotary memberMichelle Ng is the Founder of Vancouver Foodie Tours and Granville Island Delivery Co. For 16 years she has built both on one conviction: food is the fastest way to build connection. More than 75,000 guests later, she brings a practitioner's perspective on what it actually takes to create happiness and appreciation, day after day.Kevin Hayes, Sales and marketing professional and Rotary MemberKevin Hayes is a sales and marketing professional. He brings his industry experience to the Rotary Club of Vancouver and contributes to our community through active participation. Agenda🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMLunch & Networking 🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PMProgram / Panel Untitled agenda🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PMPresentation/Panel Discussion - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/the-science-of-happiness-and-appreciation-an-educational-business-panel/100001998998573545 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, health-wellness, business, meetups, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.23, max: 65.23, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Terminal City Club - **lat**: 49.2864416 - **long**: -123.1152959 - **full address**: Terminal City Club, 837 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business Panel - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d5133f30d78cfcb2d2b0cfebf6259296a644c100789267c91883aedf85339029-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788077891 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business Panel being held? - **A:** The Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business Panel takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Terminal City Club, 837 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business Panel? - **A:** The Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business Panel is organized by Rotary Club of Vancouver. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Science of Happiness and Appreciation - An Educational Business Panel is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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