Featured Speakers

The conference will bring together distinguished scholars, researchers, healthcare professionals, religious leaders, spiritual practitioners, and experts from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Our speakers will explore contemporary perspectives on religion, spirituality, mental health, healthcare, meditation, mindfulness, ethics, and holistic well-being.

Featured Speakers

1. Prof. Dr. Fabrizio Boscaglia
   Professor of Religious Studies, Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon, Portugal
   Topic: Religion, Spirituality and Human Well-Being
2. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schnabel
   Science Journalist and Author, Germany
   Topic: Spirituality, Science and Human Health
3. Prof. Dr. Harald Walach
   Researcher in Health, Spirituality and Integrative Medicine
   Topic: Spirituality, Health and Evidence-Based Research
4. Dr. Christina Puchalski
   Professor of Medicine and Director, George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health, USA
   Topic: Spirituality in Clinical Care
5. Prof. Dr. Kenneth I. Pargament
   Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Bowling Green State University, USA
   Topic: Religion, Spirituality and Psychological Well-Being
6. Dr. Lisa Miller
   Professor of Psychology and Education, Columbia University, USA
   Topic: Spirituality and Mental Health
7. Ven. Suriya Chowdhury
   Meditation Teacher and Buddhist Scholar
   Topic: Buddhist Meditation, Mindfulness and Mental Well-Being
8. Prof. Dr. Harold G. Koenig
   Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, USA
   Topic: Religion, Spirituality and Health

Conference Chair

• René Hefti, M.D.
• President of the Organizing Committee ICRSH 2025
• International Conference on Religion, Spirituality and Health 2026