SPEAKING

 

Available for Speaking Engagements

Dr. Kostadin Kushlev, a leading expert in digital well-being and happiness research, is available for speaking engagements on the impact of technology on our lives and what makes us happy.


Expertise

As the Principal Investigator of the Happy Tech Lab at Georgetown University, Dr. Kushlev offers engaging talks on:

  • The effects of smartphones and social media on well-being

  • Balancing connectivity and digital detox in the modern world

  • Leveraging technology to enhance happiness and mental health

  • The hidden costs and unexpected benefits of constant connectivity


Why Choose Dr. Kushlev as a Speaker?

  • Cutting-edge Research: Conducts groundbreaking studies on digital well-being, published in top-tier journals

  • Media Savvy: Featured in The New York Times, The Economist, BBC, NPR, and more

  • Engaging Presenter: Translates complex research into accessible insights for diverse audiences

  • Practical Insights: Offers actionable strategies for healthier technology use


Ideal for Events Focused On:

  • Technology and its societal impact

  • Mental health and well-being in the digital age

  • Work-life balance in an always-connected world

  • The future of social media and smartphone use

  • Innovation in tech with a focus on user well-being


SAMPLE Speaking Topics:

  • Smartphone Use and Happiness: Finding the Sweet Spot

  • Social Media: Connecting or Disconnecting Us?

  • Digital Wellness: Strategies for Thriving in the Age of Constant Connectivity

  • What Makes Us Happy? What is the Secret to Happiness?

 

FEATURED TALKS

What parents and practitioners need to know about smartphones: The psychological impact of digital media. Presented at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital: Child Psychiatry Grand Rounds.

Is your smartphone making you unhappy? Not exactly. Presented at American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Happiness: What do we know? Invited talk for the Healthy UBC Initiatives

Achieving happiness: Is there a recipe for happiness? Invited talk for the Healthy UBC Initiatives