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Three cities. Three days. One connected dawn.
Accelerating joy, hope, and impact for people and the planet.
A global gathering across Yaoundé, Paris, and Switzerland for joyful, faith-informed, values-driven solutions that renew mental well-being, strengthen communities, and spark sustainable impact.
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14 August 2027 · Yaounde, Paris, Switzerland
14–16 August 2027Yaoundé · Paris · Switzerland
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What it is
A summit designed for practical hope, not passive inspiration.
Dream Happy Global Summit is a warm, professional, and action-oriented gathering for people building solutions that help communities flourish.
Across keynotes, workshops, innovation showcases, networking, worship and meditation experiences, art, storytelling, and family-friendly activities, participants move from inspiration to practical commitments.
The summit is designed around a simple belief: joy can be a source of courage, service, creativity, and lasting change.
Why attend
Pick your lane into the movement.
Swipe or scroll through the people this summit is built to serve, then follow the path that fits your work.
Faith-driven leaders
Explore practical leadership rooted in hope, service, courage, and care for communities across traditions and cultures.
Families & youth
Experience family-friendly learning, creative labs, mentoring moments, and spaces where young people can imagine a better future.
Investors & partners
Discover measurable, people-centered solutions in mental well-being, education, community renewal, climate, food, and nature.
Creators & storytellers
Share art, film, music, design, and narrative projects that help communities see what is possible and act with compassion.
Media
Meet grounded voices, emerging founders, and global changemakers with stories of renewal, resilience, and sustainable impact.
A full-day arc across three cities
Joy is not a retreat from reality. Joy can become a disciplined way to build what communities need next.
Programs and themes
Seven tracks with a clear sequence.
Each track combines inspiration with practical tools: keynote ideas, working sessions, case studies, mentoring, funding conversations, and local-to-global collaboration.
Explore programs01Joyful Cities & CommunitiesPractical models for belonging, civic trust, local service, public spaces, and community-led renewal.02Faith, Purpose & LeadershipSpiritual depth, ethical leadership, servant courage, and cross-cultural collaboration for the common good.03Family, Youth & EducationIntergenerational learning, family resilience, youth voice, school well-being, and mentoring pathways.04Mental Health & Emotional Well-beingTools, care models, and community practices that strengthen emotional health without stigma.05Entrepreneurship & Impact InvestingResponsible ventures, patient capital, founder health, investment readiness, and measurable outcomes.06Art, Storytelling & Media for HopeFilms, podcasts, visual arts, music, and narratives that help people imagine and build better futures.07Planet Care: Climate, Food, and NatureRegenerative food systems, climate resilience, nature-based healing, and local stewardship.
Dedicated programs
Focused spaces with different rhythms.
Program 1
Women Who Dream Happy
A leadership and mentoring forum for women building hopeful enterprises, ministries, movements, and community initiatives.
View program detailsProgram 2
Youth Dream Lab
Hands-on design sprints where young people prototype school, neighborhood, and digital solutions for well-being and belonging.
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Faith-Driven Founders Circle
Peer roundtables for founders seeking spiritual grounding, ethical growth, resilient teams, and practical capital pathways.
View program detailsProgram 4
Families & Kids Zone
Creative, safe, and playful programming with nature activities, storytelling, service projects, and intergenerational conversations.
View program detailsProgram 5
Africa Rising Hub
A spotlight on African-led innovation in education, wellness, entrepreneurship, food systems, media, and community transformation.
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Storytellers & Creators Studio
A production-ready studio for hopeful media, live interviews, short films, podcasts, visual art, and global stories of courage.
View program detailsThree-day itinerary
The dawn moves from Yaoundé to Paris to Switzerland.
Day 1 · Friday, 14 August
Yaoundé opening forum, worship and meditation experiences, global keynote, welcome reception, and stories of renewal from Africa and beyond.
Day 2 · Saturday, 15 August
Paris workshops, solution showcases, investor and partner meetings, family activities, and evening arts gathering for hope.
Day 3 · Sunday, 16 August
Switzerland action circles, reflection, commitments, closing celebration, and next-step announcements for the global network.
12 city pilots
Neighborhood joy labs
Community builders from Yaoundé, Paris, and Zürich test a simple model for shared meals, youth mentoring, and local care circles.
$4.8M pledged
Capital for human flourishing
Values-aligned investors form a blended-finance pathway for mental health tools, family support programs, and regenerative food ventures.
38 youth teams
Student ideas with real mentors
Young innovators receive coaching to turn school well-being projects into funded pilots with educators and local NGOs.
FAQ
Practical answers before registration opens.
When do tickets open?
Early access tickets are planned for spring 2027, with in-person, family, youth, community, partner, and online options available.
How do the three locations work?
The summit is designed as a connected global gathering across Yaoundé, Paris, and Switzerland, with shared programming, local sessions, and streamed moments between hubs.
Will there be online access or streaming?
Yes. Selected keynotes, interviews, and solution showcases will be streamed for the global Dream Happy community.
Is the summit accessible?
The summit is being designed with wheelchair access, quiet spaces, family care considerations, captions for streamed sessions, and clear wayfinding.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Volunteer interest forms will open with registration for hospitality, youth programs, translation, media, and community care roles.