SESSIONS
SESSIONS
FRIDAY KICK-OFF & TALK
Mingle at our opening reception, then swap stories with a relationship coach super-couple.
April 4, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Opening reception + talk
Silvy Khoucasian & Bryan Reeves
Embracing differences to create deeper love
Discover why even significant differences between you and a partner can be a gateway to intimacy, rather than a barrier. This engaging conversation explores the art of sharing power, acknowledging privilege, and valuing a partner’s experience without losing your own. Learn new tools for navigating cultural and personality differences and leave with practical strategies to build resilient, connected partnership—even when things get tough.
Silvy and Bryan are professional relationship coaches who have spent thousands of hours with clients navigating the trickiest, most stubborn issues people can face in love. Given their enduring time in the trenches of all-things-relationship, and nine years together as a couple, they offer a unique personal and professional take on what it means to create genuinely thriving relationships.
THE SATURDAY SESSIONS
An entire day stacked with relationship insights and powerhouse guests.
April 5, 2:10pm - 3:40pm
KEYNOTE
Dr. Julie Gottman & Dr. John Gottman
fight right: Turning conflict into connection
Conflict isn't the problem—it’s how you handle it that matters. In this first-of-its-kind session, Drs. John and Julie Gottman walk us through research-backed techniques from the Gottman Institute, grounded in decades of scientific study on what makes relationships thrive. They get at how to replace toxic patterns like criticism and defensiveness with strategies that foster emotional intimacy. Through engaging stories and actionable insights, the Gottmans offer practical tools for making repair attempts and creating stronger, more resilient connections.
Don’t miss your chance to learn from two trailblazing legends who have revolutionized relationship science!
April 5, 9:20Am - 10:30Am
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh
Love by design: 6 ingredients for thriving relationships
Unlock the secrets to fulfilling love. Dr. Sara walks us through a groundbreaking model of love, drawn from decades of research and her clinical experience across 41 countries with people of all sexual, gender, and relational orientations. She introduces the Emergent Love Framework as an antidote to love confusion and dives into essential tools like "love blueprints" and "touch lexicon.” You won’t look at love the same way again.
April 5, 10:30Am - 11:30Am
Damona Hoffman
Cracking the communication code (on- and off-line)
Gone are the days when you could say “I’m not a good texter” and still land the date. Reading body language over FaceTime is now a core skill. Building intimacy through emojis is the new normal. Join The Drew Barrymore Show & Access Daily’s official relationship expert, Damona Hoffman, as she cracks the code on modern relationships. In this dynamic session, Damona unpacks the intricacies of active listening, decoding non-verbal cues, and harnessing the potential of digital platforms. She invites you to reclaim the art of connecting amidst the challenges of a hybrid world.
April 5, 12:40pm - 1:40pm
Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Avoiding toxic love stories
“I love you” may be the three most dangerous words in the English language—mostly because we lack a working definition for what constitutes healthy love. This interactive session offers a deep dive into our personal definitions of love and explores ways to avoid toxic patterns and preferences that can get us into trouble. This is a hard-hitting conversation informed by insights about narcissism and the performative dating world we live in. Go beyond setting intentions to understand what it takes to truly build healthier relationships.
Q+A discussion
April 5, 4:10Pm - 5:20Pm
Q+A DISCUSSION
Ask the experts!
A high-energy dialogue with the experts, this session is a summit highlight—and a chance to get your love and relationship questions answered by some of the best in the business.
Drs. John and Julie Gottman, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, Damona Hoffman, and Dr. Ramani Durvasula talk us through our top-of-mind relational issues and let us in on the skills we’ll need to fortify our connections.
If you want to feel the true power of community and collective learning, don’t miss this one.
THE SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
Accelerate your growth with practical learning in a small-group setting.
Silvy Khoucasian
Navigating transitions with grace
Facing life’s transitions can be both exhilarating and heart-wrenching. How can we evolve as individuals but maintain connections with those who matter most to us? How do we vulnerably share our journey, foster deeper understanding, and manage the grief that comes when our relationships can’t withstand change? This intimate workshop with relationship coach Silvy Khoucasian is all about embracing your personal evolution with compassion and honouring relationship growth—or gracefully letting go.
Bryan Reeves
Revitalizing masculinity
This transformative workshop challenges outdated notions of masculinity and examines why traditional masculinity doesn’t just hinder closeness, but actively rejects it. Relationship coach and author Bryan Reeves gets at the essence of healthy masculinity and why it’s essential for true intimacy—especially in challenging times. He shares empowering strategies for countering toxic and disconnecting expressions of masculinity, giving you tools to inspire meaningful change in your relationships and community.
Dr. Shamyra Howard
Igniting the spark: Secrets to better sex
Ready to reignite passion and bring fresh excitement to your love life? Join sexologist Dr. Shamyra for this lively, no-holds-barred workshop, and unlock the secrets to sexual fulfillment most couples never talk about. She shares real-life techniques to help you close desire gaps, boost pleasure, and talk openly about what turns you on—even if you don’t know yet. Get ready to use your mouth to deepen your connection, fuel trust, and make more unforgettable moments.
