Alchemy of Happiness 2025

M6 Educational Centre organized for the second time an event dedicated to the importance of happiness and wellbeing in the workplace, following last year’s initiative “Happy Team, Successful Business: The Power of a Healthy Workplace”. This year’s event was held under the title “Alchemy of Happiness.”

The event was part of the International Week of Happiness at Work, a global movement highlighting the importance of creating healthy, productive and supportive environments for work and life.

The goal was to help companies recognize that employee wellbeing and motivation are directly connected to organizational success, while providing employees with an inspiring environment where they can feel valued, encouraged and ready for new challenges.

On 6 October 2025, M6 Educational Centre hosted a full-day event featuring expert presentations and practical workshops. Through concrete tools and interactive sessions, participants explored happiness not only as a factor influencing the success of companies and employees, but also as an important part of individual and community quality of life.

“Alchemy of Happiness” opened a broader social discussion around why happiness and wellbeing matter for companies, individuals and communities, continuing M6’s commitment to bringing these topics into focus and providing knowledge and practices that support positive and sustainable change.

Finding Balance
Aligning professional and personal life, personal transformation and mental balance.

The Mind Gym, Softer Yet Stronger
Understanding the importance of mental health and resilience through practical meditation, mindfulness exercises and techniques for building inner strength.

Every Step Towards Happiness
Exploring physical health as a foundation for overall wellbeing.

Seeing Beauty, Feeling Life
Exploring the connection between beauty, health and emotions, and how self-care can support positive emotions, confidence and wellbeing.

The Creative Mirror – Painting Our Inner Worlds
Discovering how creative expression can help us explore our authenticity and strengthen our connection with others.

The Rhythm of the Soul
Releasing stress, balancing energy and exploring the connection between body and spirit through dance and yoga.

The Power of Connection – Why Is No One Happy Alone?
Focusing on interpersonal relationships and social connection as key elements of happiness, with techniques for building trust and effective communication.

Family Bonds: Raising Next Generations
Practical approaches to spending quality time with family, improving communication and maintaining healthy relationships in the digital age.

The Algorithm of Joy – AI = Friend or Foe?!
Exploring strategies for balancing the digital world with human needs and examining the role of technology and artificial intelligence in happiness and wellbeing.

09:00 – 09:30
Registration and Coffee

09:30 – 09:40
Opening — Elena Mladenovska

09:40 – 10:00
Keynote Presentation — Vedran Persic

10:00 – 10:20
How ESG Shapes Happier Companies and Communities — Maria Tsiadi

10:20 – 11:00
Dare to Be Happy — Alex Panayotou

11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break / Breakfast

11:30 – 12:00
The Business Case for Investing in Parenting & Early Childhood Development — Lesley Miller

12:00 – 12:40
Family Bonds: Raising Next Generations — Ranko Rajovic

12:40 – 13:05
Happiness Comes From Inside! — Marina Anchevska

13:05 – 13:20
Coffee Break

13:20 – 13:35
The Rhythm of the Soul — Goran Popovski

13:35 – 13:55
The Creative Mirror – Painting Our Inner Worlds — Dita Starova Querimi

14:00 – 14:20
Every Step Towards Happiness – Focus on Physical Health — Aleksandar Mitov

14:20 – 14:35
The Power of Movement: How Sports Build Happiness — Biljana Kuzmanovska Nikolovska

14:35 – 14:50
Short Break

15:00 – 16:30
WORKSHOP – The Magic of Small Changes — Melita Sekulovska

15:00 – 16:30
WORKSHOP – Happiness Comes From Inside! — Marina Anchevska

15:00 – 16:30
WORKSHOP – The Rhythm of the Soul — Goran Popovski

After 16:30
Party DJ, Lunch & Drinks

Elena Mladenovska

Vedran Persic

Maria Tsiadi

Alex Panayotou

Lesley Miller

Ranko Rajovic

Marina Anchevska

Goran Popovski

Dita Starova Querimi

Aleksandar Mitov

Biljana Kuzmanovska Nikolovska

The Magic of Small Changes
Led by Melita Sekulovska

Happiness Comes From Inside!
Led by Marina Anchevska

The Rhythm of the Soul
Led by Goran Popovski

Event: Alchemy of Happiness

Series: Happiness at Work Vol. 2

Organizer: M6 Educational Centre

Date: 6 October 2025

Location: M6 Educational Centre