2025 was a year marked by intense academic dialogue, international collaboration, and the growing visibility of the Well‑Being with Arts (WBA) project on global stages. Throughout the year, Dr. Charlène Clonts, as the leader of the project, was invited to speak at major international conferences, interdisciplinary symposia, and professional events, esp. across Japan, but also overseas.

Her contributions ranged from keynotes on AI and mindfulness, to talks on art‑yoga in healthcare, to featured sessions on global health systems, to plenary lectures on WBA practice in Istanbul. Each engagement strengthened the project’s mission: demonstrating how embodied practices, artistic expression, and holistic approaches can enhance well‑being in diverse professional environments.

As the year closed, the number and diversity of invitations illustrated not only the academic reach of WBA but also the trust placed in the project by universities, hospitals, professional organizations, and international research networks.

Below is a reflection on the guest speakerships and keynotes delivered in 2025, with gratitude to the institutions, colleagues, and audiences who made these exchanges possible.

Guest Speakerships, Keynotes & Plenary Talks — 2025 (WBA‑related only)

1. Featured Speaker

Clonts, Ch., “Enhancing Well‑Being through Cultural Engagement: Integrating Arts and Yoga in Pediatric Care”
Improving Health Outcomes in Paediatric Care 2025
CMEx / Proxymm Science, ACROS Fukuoka
7–9 May 2025, Japan

2. Featured Speaker

Clonts, Ch., “Art and Yoga into Medical Care: Sustainable Pathways for Well‑Being in Global Health Systems”
Emerging Trends & Key Challenges in Global Health – Perspectives from Japan
CMEx / Proxymm Science, JR Sapporo Hospital
20–22 June 2025, Japan

3. Invited Speaker

Clonts, Ch., “Art‑Yoga in Natural Settings: Enhancing Well‑Being”
24th Asian Natural Products Conference (ANPC)
Kyushu University, Fukuoka
24 July 2025, Japan

4. Plenary Session Speaker

Clonts, Ch., “Beyond Digestion: Mindfulness, Music, and the Emotional Life of the Gut”
Expert Dinner Talk (CMEx / Proxymm Science)
Hotel Nikko Hakata, Fukuoka
19 October 2025, Japan

5. Guest Speaker

Clonts, Ch., “Well‑Being with Arts: Sustainable Pathways for Global Health”
Joint Symposium for Health Cluster Modules – Reimagining Global Health from Asia
Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka
7 November 2025, Japan

6. Plenary Session Speaker (Theory & Practice)

Clonts, Ch., “Well‑Being with Arts in the Istanbul Context”
Doğuş University
17 February 2025, Türkiye

7. Keynote Speaker

Clonts, Ch., “An Enactive Approach of AI and Mindfulness”
Philosophical Aspects of AI Language Models
Saint‑Petersburg State University
7–8 April 2025, Russia

Guest Speakerships & Keynotes (Early 2026, same WBA dissemination cycle)

Although delivered in early 2026, these talks belong to the same academic year in Japan (which starts in April and finished in February) and WBA dissemination rhythm.

8. Invited Speaker

Clonts, Ch. & Barış Çoban, “Languages in Motion: Media, Culture and Multilingual Practices Across Contexts”
International Workshop: Multilingualism and Media
Kobe University, Faculty of Humanities
24 January 2026, Japan

9. Invited Speakers (Dr. Charlène Clonts & Prof. Barış Çoban)

Clonts, Ch. & Barış Çoban, “Alternative Journalism in the Digital Age: Safety and Well‑Being as the Cornerstone of Resilient Practice”
2nd International Conference on Education, Engineering, and Digital Transformation (IOER)
Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Hotel
16–17 January 2026, Japan

10. Keynote Speaker

Clonts, Ch., “Digital Minds and Mindful Futures: Well‑Being in the Age of AI”
2nd International Conference on Education, Engineering, and Digital Transformation (IOER)
Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Hotel
16–17 January 2026, Japan

A Warm Thank‑You

These invitations reflect the expanding impact of Well‑Being with Arts, and the trust of colleagues who recognize the importance of bridging:

• art and science,
• body and mind,
• well‑being and professional practice,
• and research and lived experience.

Dr. Charlène Clonts extends her sincere thanks to all the institutions, organizers, collaborators, and participants who contributed to this rich year of dialogue. She also welcomed Prof. Dr. Barış Çoban as Visiting Researcher for 3.5 months, expanding the collaboration between the two universities.

Author: Associate Prof. Dr. Charlène Clonts