Day 2
Morning Activities: A Rejuvenating Start to the Day
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 AM
Each morning at BLISS begins with activities designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit while fostering connections with nature and fellow attendees.
Activities and Locations
Surfing: Catch some waves! (Please note, if you are a beginner the availability of this activity will be subject to tides/conditions).
Yoga: Find your flow with a revitalizing yoga session.
Mountain Biking: Explore the breathtaking trails around Nosara on two wheels. (Please note, there will be a guide for more beginner bikers and one for intermediate/advanced)
Beach Walks/Runs: Start your day with a refreshing walk or run along the beautiful Playa Guiones.
Cold Plunges: Invigorate your senses with a cold plunge.
What to Wear: Come ready to move in comfortable athletic wear.
Tuesday Morning Talks: Solutions That Last.
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Location: The Gilded Iguana Surf Club.
Dress Code: Light casual wear.
Focus on forward-looking strategies to create sustainable freedom and address the evolving challenges to democracy. This session is dedicated to innovative solutions, impactful investments, and transformative ideas that shape the future of liberty.
Thor Halvorssen: An Innovative Approach to Making Freedom Investible.
Obi Nwosu: Anti Fragility as a Human Right.
Panel - Making Freedom Profitable: Moderated by Alex Gladstein, featuring Jeff Booth, Jack Mallers, Matt O’Dell, & Roya Mahboob.
Sebastián Lombardo: How Family Offices Can Lead The Way.
Renee Kaplan: Unlocking Possibilities for the New Human Era.
Panel - Conversations on Innovation, Freedom, & Investments: Moderated by Rachel Rield, featuring Keren Yarhi Milo & Soumitra Dutta.
Gabriel Calzada: The ROI of Freedom Education.
Álvaro Salas Castro & Ross Stevens: Freedom and Finance – Aligning Financial Strategies with The Fight for Human Dignity.
Alex Gladstein, Jhanisse Vaca Daza, & William Leonard Pickard: The Alchemy of Human Potential.
Tuesday Afternoon Workshop: The Power of Music to Liberate The Soul.
Time: 1:30 - 2:00 PM.
Location: The Gilded Iguana Gardens.
Unleash your creative spirit and discover the transformative power of music for personal and social change. Join visionary artist and Grammy Award Winner Carlos Vives for “The Power of Music to Liberate the Soul,” an immersive workshop exploring the profound connection between music and freedom.
Experience how rhythms and melodies can inspire, heal, and empower individuals and communities. Vives, celebrated for his innovative blend of musical traditions, will share his unique perspective on using artistic expression as a force for liberation. Embrace your creativity and join the movement!
Tuesday Afternoon Workshops: Preparing for the Fight.
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
Location: The Gilded Iguana Gardens and Workshop Rooms.
Dress Code: Comfortable attire for active participation.
Discover diverse strategies for advancing freedom through holistic and innovative approaches. You will then be encouraged to self-select into the following workshops for the remainder of the afternoon:
Aging Parents & Death: Alicia Navarro & Marcelo Valansi explore how personal challenges shape resilience in leadership.
Psychedelics & Trauma Healing: Moderated by Noemi Boyer, featuring Kuauhtli, Leonard Pickard, & Thor Halvorssen examine mental health and resilience solutions for empowering advocates.
Family Office Perspectives on Freedom: John Pfeffer, offers insights into driving investments that promote freedom.
Longevity & Wellness: Michael & Tabita Wright, Dr. Natalia Tanzi, & Stephan Rechtschaffen share strategies for sustainable health for leadership and activism.
Youth & Civic Engagement: Yulia Navalnaya discuss empowering the next generation to champion civic participation with Elena Vives, Manuela López, & Valentina Salas Castro.
Tuesday Evening: Dinner & Closing Ceremony
Location and Time: Determined by invitation; details will be shared at the event.
Dress Code: Formal evening wear.
End the summit with an evening of reflection, celebration, and inspiration. The evening begins with an invitation-only dinner, thoughtfully curated to foster meaningful dialogue and connection.
At 8:30 PM, all participants reunite at Astra for the Closing Ceremony, featuring:
Commitment Wall: Share your personal pledge to the cause.
Special Performance: A soulful and uplifting finale to the summit.
Call to Action Toast: Unite in shared purpose and set the stage for the path ahead.