Friday May 29
Gala Dinner
Join us for the Better Way Conference VIP Drinks and Gala Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Providence. Starting with VIP drinks and followed by dinner, this is a chance to meet speakers, connect with attendees, and spend time with the World Council for Health community.
Science, Systems & Informed Consent
Saturday May 30 | 9:00am - 5.00pm. Doors open 8:00am | Exhibitor Hall
MC: Del Bigtree
8:45am
A warm welcome from Del Bigtree & the WCH team
9:00am - 11:00am
Panel 1A Better Way for Science
Hosts: Dr Mark Trozzi & Christof Plothe DO
Hosted by WCH's Health & Science team leads, this panel will examine the influence of the military-industrial complex and unhealthy ideologies on medical research, education, scientific journals and ultimately clinical practice. The discussion will explore ways to improve rigor in the scientific ecosystem and reclaim scientific integrity.
Geeta Chougule
Dr. Peter McCullough
Kevin McKernan
Dr. Marivic Villa
Dr Pierre Kory
11:30am - 1:30pm
Panel 2A Better Way for Health Care Systems
Hosts: Dr. Bret Weinstein & Dr. Mark Brody
This panel will examine the structural and financial drivers behind the dysfunction of the U.S. health care system, including escalating costs, gaps and failures in common health coverage packages, and the growing influence of insurance markets and corporate interests in shaping care delivery. The conversation will explore practical approaches to reform and models that better serve individuals and the health professionals who care for them.
Vic Mellor
Dr. Meryl Nass
Dr. Jiangduan Yang
Dr. Simone Gold
2:45pm - 4:45pm
Panel 3A Better Way for Biological Products & Informed Consent
Hosts: Dr. Mark Brody & Sierra Hamm
This panel will explore the structure and incentives of the modern blood and biologics industry, including the increasing corporatization and decreasing safety of blood products and other biological materials. Panelists will discuss ethical questions surrounding the sourcing, commercialization, and distribution of these products with an emphasis on how to improve product quality, informed consent, and safety.
Dr. Clinton Ohlers
Dr. William Makis
Jan Jekielek
Liz James
Day 1 Closes
4.45 - 5:00pm
Highlights of the day by MC Del Bigtree.
Film
6-8pm
Free screening of An Inconvenient Study by Del Bigtree.
DAY TWO
Health Governance, Dis-ease Prevention, & Self-Healing
Sunday May 31 | 9:00am - 5:00pm. Doors open 8:00am | Exhibitor Hall
MCs: Dr. Bret Weinstein
8.45am
A warm welcome from Dr. Bret Weinstein
9:00am - 11:00am
Panel 4A Better Way to Prevent Dis-ease
Host: Dr. Bret Weinstein
This panel will explore how the current health care model largely focuses on managing disease after it develops rather than prioritizing prevention and long-term wellness. Panelists will discuss approaches to reducing the burden of chronic illness through nutrition, lifestyle choices, and early intervention, and will examine how medical systems might better integrate preventive care, patient education, and holistic health strategies.
Dr. Mark Brody
Christof Plothe DO
Dr. Larry Pavlevsky
Dr. Beverly Rubik
Lisa Lopes
11:30am - 1:30pm
Panel 5A Better Way for Health Governance
Hosts: Jan Jekielek & Dr. Tess Lawrie
Many are seeking accountability and justice for actions taken during the COVID-19 chapter. This panel shines a spotlight on the centralization of global governance taking place through WHO and UN structures that augers further pandemics. Panelists will discuss legal initiatives, prospects for justice, and emerging decentralized models of governance to improve accountability and empower individual health sovereignty.
Mary Holland
Reggie Littlejohn
Lucinda van Buuren
Bretigne Shaffer
Joyce Brand
2:45pm - 4:45pm
Panel 6A Better Way for Self-Healing
Host: Dr. Bret Weinstein
This panel will explore practical approaches to caring for yourself when you become unwell, from a broken bone to a broken heart! Panelists will share insights on supporting the body and mind through illness, injury, and emotional stress, including simple self-care strategies, lifestyle practices, and tools that can help navigate evolving systems. The discussion will emphasize personal empowerment, encouraging individuals to better understand and support their own healing processes while knowing when and how to seek additional care.
Sierra Hamm
Dr. Mark Trozzi
Cecelia Doucette
Laura Delano
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny
Day 2 Closes
4.45 - 5:15pm
Highlights of the day by Bret Weinstein, and closing remarks from Dr Tess Lawrie, Dr Mark Brody & the transatlantic WCH Team.