Connect | Equip | Inspire

9th Annual Wellness Together Conference

Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2025 | San Diego, CA

Dr. Vivek Murthy
19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States

Join Dr. Vivek Murthy, 19th and 21st U.S. Surgeon General of the United States, at the 9th Annual Wellness Together Conference.

Be part of the community creating hope and resilience for the next generation.

  • Dr. John B. King Jr.

    10th U.S. Secretary of Education, Chancellor of The State University of New York (SUNY)

  • Rainn Wilson

    Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, and New York Times Bestselling Author

  • Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs

    Sociologist and Author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Three Mothers

  • Michael Tubbs

    Youngest mayor of any major city in America, Founder of End Poverty in California and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, and Author of Oprah’s Book Club Pick, The Deeper The Roots: A Memoir of Hope and Home

  • Anya M. Kamenetz

    Longtime NPR education correspondent and author of The Art of Screen Time and The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children's Lives, and Where We Go Now

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California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, invites educators to attend the 9th Annual Wellness Together Conference.

The Wellness Together Conference is a curated experience to connect, equip, & inspire the best minds in education & mental health for meaningful impact.

Explore Featured Breakout Sessions

Get a sneak peek at some of the most timely, relevant, and impactful sessions at this year’s Wellness Together Conference. From transforming school counseling to leading through crisis and building mental health literacy, these sessions are designed to equip you with actionable insights and tools for real-world change.

Are you & your team equipped for the growing youth mental health needs?

The youth & the helpers need help now more than ever before

  • K-12 teachers #1 burnout profession (Gallup, 2022)

  • Meaningful connections with colleagues are lacking 

  • Mental health training is often limited to one-off workshops 

  • Educators feel under-prepared for mental health crises

  • Current solutions often feel outdated and irrelevant 

  • Difficult to find culturally responsive and practical tools

Empowering educators & mental health professionals to support our youth

Connect with a passionate community of educators and mental health professionals to combat burnout, gain the tools needed to effectively support today’s youth, and reignite your passion for the work that matters.

Networking with professionals who share your vision and challenges

Continuing Education for your professional development

Breakouts with innovative solutions tailored for educators & mental health professionals to use immediately

Inspiration by world-renowned keynote speakers and exclusive experts to refresh and recharge your work

Who Should Attend:

  • School District & Site Administrators

  • K-12 Educators

  • School Counselors & Social Workers

  • Community & School-Based Mental Health Clinicians

  • School Psychologists

  • School Nurses

  • MTSS/SEL Leadership

  • State and County Offices of Education

  • Wellness Coaches

  • School Resource Officers

  • Higher Ed Counselors & Support Staff

  • Education Specialists

  • Classified Staff

  • School Board Trustees

  • Policymakers

& MORE!

Watch the 8th Annual Wellness Together Conference Highlight Reel

Feel the energy, hear the impact, and see the moments that made this event so meaningful!

We understand the urgent demands you face every day.

You don’t have to carry it alone!
The Wellness Together Conference offers you access to valuable resources and meaningful connections that will inspire and recharge your passion for supporting youth.

Listed as one of the “8 Must-Attend Mental Health Conferences" worldwide (healthline.com)

Hosted in partnership with the California Department of Education

Exclusive presenters from previous events include: Glennon Doyle, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Patrick J. Kennedy, Big Sean, California State Supt. Tony Thurmond, and many more

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3 Ways to Transform Youth Mental Health Together

Connect with the leading minds in mental health & education, equip your toolbox, & get inspired to transform youth mental health together!

Secure your spot today

Partner with us for a lasting impact

Breakout Presenter Applications Are Now Closed

Thank you to everyone who applied to present at the 9th Annual Wellness Together Conference. The application period to be a breakout session presenter is now closed. We are currently reviewing submissions and will notify selected presenters in the coming weeks.

What to Expect in 2025

  • Keynotes

    Impactful talks from the leading voices in mental health and education

  • Workshops

    Hands-on workshops with actionable strategies to equip you and your team

  • Networking

    Connect with colleagues, thought leaders, and industry professionals, making meaningful connections to support your work

  • Exhibit Hall

    Discover the latest in wellness resources, technologies, and products to support mental health and education

Your conference registration includes 3 conference days with the Laughing Together Comedy Show

Sept 29, 2025

Day 1: Leading the Movement

Day 1 of WTC9 sets the stage for impactful change. All attendees are invited to delve into the critical issues facing youth mental health. Leaders will gain insights into relevant strategies, with a focus on statewide and national policy and initiatives. Join us for a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the field, collaborating with fellow leaders for a lasting impact. 


Want to connect with the top leaders in education, mental health, policy, technology, and healthcare? Add “Leadership Connection Dinner” to your WTC9 registration to participate in an exclusive dinner and networking with leading voices in youth mental health.

Days 2 & 3: Connect, Equip, Inspire

Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2025

These two days are all about providing the knowledge, tools, and motivation you need to support student mental health—while also prioritizing your own well-being.

  • Connect: Network with colleagues, thought leaders, and industry professionals.

  • Equip: Participate in hands-on workshops with actionable strategies to use immediately.

  • Inspire: Hear from world-renowned keynote speakers and exclusive experts.  

Why attend the 9th Annual Wellness Together Conference (WTC9)?

  • Get CONNECTED

    Team Building, Bonding, and Collaboration

    Strengthen team relationships, enhance workplace morale, and grow problem-solving capabilities. Opportunities to network with other like-minded professionals are created throughout the event. Bring your whole team to foster collaboration and team bonding!

  • Get EQUIPPED

    Relevant Skills to Use Immediately

    Attendees gain a professional development boost with the latest research and tools relevant to their communities in 2025. These newly learned skills and strategies can be applied immediately to improve job performance and increase employee satisfaction.

  • Get INSPIRED

    Recharge Your “Why?”

    World-renowned presenters take the main stage at WTC9 to spark excitement, hope, and laughter, transforming how youth are served. Site teams return to their communities with a renewed sense of purpose, increased motivation, and a much-needed recharge.

Hotel Accommodations

Make your stay in San Diego seamless by booking within our official hotel room blocks. Enjoy exclusive discounted rates at nearby hotels for Wellness Together Conference attendees.

Rooms are limited—reserve early to secure your stay!

FAQs

  • The 9th Annual Wellness Together Conference (WTC9) will be held September 29–October 1, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center (111 Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101).

    WTC9 will take place on the south side of the Convention Center’s third floor in Ballroom 20 and nearby rooms.

    Click here for the venue map.

  • There are a select number of breakouts available at the in-person and virtual events. Wellness Together is a CAMFT-approved provider of CE courses. The CE courses offered during the conference meet the requirements for CEs for LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, and LEPs licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). 

    Select breakout sessions are eligible for CEs. A CE certificate will be awarded at no additional cost to registered attendees present for the entirety of the CE eligible course. Completion of the course quiz and evaluation are required to obtain a CE. No refunds will be provided. 

    NOTE: Not all conference sessions are CE courses. If you anticipate attending a CE course, please confirm in the conference schedule, located at wellnesstogether.org/conference, which sessions are CE courses. For additional questions, please email CEU@wellnesstogether.org.

    *** Attending live online or in-person is the only way to receive continuing education hours. Continuing Education presentation recordings are not eligible for a completion certificate.**

  • HOTEL RESERVATIONS

    Wellness Together has partnered with the following hotels for discounted rooms:

    Hilton San Diego Bayfront - click HERE to reserve your room

    Hilton Gaslamp - click HERE to reserve your room 

    PARKING 

    San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) parking hours, off-site parking facilities, hotel parking availability, and more can be found HERE. ​​Prices vary based on the event. 

  • Interested in Exhibiting or Sponsoring for the 9th Annual Wellness Together Conference? View partnership opportunities HERE. For additional questions, please email conference@wellnesstogether.org.

Have more questions? View our full FAQ here.

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