Talks • Keynotes • Panels • Documentary Films
Tania Singer in Public
“Societal change starts with a change from within—with greater awareness, a sense of connection, and compassion.”
For over three decades, Professor Tania Singer has shared her scientific insights on international stages, from keynote talks at leading universities and research institutes like Harvard and Caltech, to speeches at global events such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, to public speaking engagements, podcasts, television interviews and documentary films. She speaks on topics such as social neuroscience, empathy, compassion, mental health, resilience, caring economics, and cooperation in German, English, and French, blending scientific rigor with clear, accessible language.
300+ lectures and keynotes With easy-to-understand scientific lectures and inspirational talks to executives, companies and the general public, Tania Singer creates bridges between science, business and society.
120+ talks on the world stage From Davos to international conferences and festivals—Tania Singer brings different perspectives together, creating a space for exchanges on science, business, art and society.
250+ contributions to TV and media Whether in interviews, documentaries, podcasts or press conferences, Tania Singer makes current research accessible to a wide audience and integrates scientific findings into social discourse.
Tania Singers Favourite Topics
What Tania likes to talk about
Tania Singer is a passionate speaker who speaks on a wide range of topics in a variety of contexts. She draws on the knowledge and experience from her four main research fields: psychology, social neuroscience, neuroeconomics and contemplative neuroscience.
- Training the Social Brain
- Compassionate Leadership
- Together and Connected: The Power of Dyad work
- Towards more Teamwork and Cooperation
- Strengthening Mental Health and Resilience
- From Loneliness to Social Cohesion
- Resilience: From Empathic Stress to greater Compassion
- Decisionmaking in Times of Uncertainty
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New Economic Models:
Caring Economics - From Inner to Societal Change
Tania Singer as speaker
On World Stages
Tania Singer has spoken on major international stages and for leading companies and institutions—including the World Economic Forum, the OECD, the European Commission, governments, and companies like BMW and SAP. She combines academic research with social and economic issues, showing how new insights can be effective in guiding, collaborating and managing change. Tania gives presentations in English, German and French.
Universities Around the World
Academic Talks
Tania Singer is a passionate speaker. During her more than 30+ years of scientific career, she has been invited to give keynote speeches and lectures at leading universities and research institutes around the world, including Stanford, MIT, Harvard in the US, Oxford and the Sorbonne in Europe, and ETH Zurich in Switzerland. She has also given presentations at international conferences, scientific congresses and interdisciplinary gatherings in India, South America and on other continents. Her presentations combine neuroscientific findings with socially relevant themes, and she bridges the gap between science, business, politics and society.
Science Beyond the Lecture Hall
Tania in the Media
Whether in TV, print media, movies or podcasts, Tania Singer is a sought-after interviewee and author of books about human social emotions and behaviour, mental health and social change. She speaks to a wide audience, including educational and medical institutions, NGOs and other social organisations—bringing scientific insights to the current public debate.
The surprising dark side of empathy (BBC, 2022)
From Business to Being (2015)
Upper Story (2020)
From Stress to Happiness (2020)
What Tania talks about in public
All Topics at a Glance
The Social Brain - Empathy, Empathic Stress & Compassion
- Training of the Social Brain
- Social Connectedness and Cohesion
- Changing Perspectives and Multiperspective Approaches
- Envy, Schadenfreude, and Revenge
Mental Health & Resilience - Emotional Well-Being
- Resilience, Gratitude & Optimism
- Stress Regulation & Stress Reduction
- From Loneliness to Social Cohesion
- Overcoming Fear: from the Threat to the Care System
- Learning Resilience
Neuroeconomics - Neuroeconomics & Decision Making
- Conditions for Cooperation
- The Science of Trust, Fairness & Altruism
- New Economic Models: Caring Economics
- Compassionate Leadership
Mindfulness, Spirituality, and Science - Meditation and Contemplative Practices
- Mindfulness and Social Mindfulness
- Dialogue between Science and Spirituality
- Mind and Life Institute & the Dalai Lama
- Neurophenomenology
From Inner to Societal Change - System Change
- Cooperation & Collaboration in Teams
- Ingroup & Outgroup Dynamics
- Peace Work & Tolerance
- Tools for Democratic and Future Skills
- Resilience in Education & Healthcare
Mental training programs & ReConnect! - Designing Mental Training Programs
- Dyadic Programs
- Compassion and Empathy Trainings
- Perspective-Taking Trainings
- Self-Compassion Trainings
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
