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Life & Death in NYC: Carry Each Other

Saturday, November 7, 2026

E91, 150 E 91st St

A day for the people who show up at thresholds.

About Life & Death in NYC 2026


Life & Death in NYC is a one-day summit bringing conversations around death into the open and exploring mortality and meaning as a path toward living more fully.

Presented in partnership with local churches, end-of-life organizations and practitioners, this gathering invites all who are curious to participate and share in education and conversation, illuminating how we may prepare to face death in ways that are beautifully hospitable, deeply human, and grounded in hope.

Our summit theme this year is "Carry Each Other.” We will explore the ways we care for one another in life and in death, in our communities and as individual caregivers for our family, friends, and neighbors. We are living (and dying) during times of great change: the rapid rise of unfamiliar and powerful technology, an increasingly geriatric population, shifts in legal options within the end-of-life landscape, to name a few. Let us consider together how we may live with wisdom, keeping mortality in mind, in order to care well for ourselves and for one another.

What to Expect

We will approach learning about death holistically, exploring themes of lament and joy, head and body, heart and hands, while also gaining practical tools for the end-of-life journey.

The day includes:

  • Main sessions with keynote speakers drawn from our network of industry and thought leaders

  • Breakout sessions with hands-on workshops, creative activities, and contemplative practices, facilitated by local end-of-life practitioners and educators

  • A communal lunch, gathering around the table to feast, reflect, and practice presence together

Take a look at the schedule of the day, including breakout sessions and workshops you can select, and many talented experts and practitioners who will be joining us.

Notable Speakers & Panelists

Michael Balboni

Theologian, Pastor, Research Affiliate with the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University

Katie Benn

Clinical Nurse, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Amy Cunningham

Funeral Director

Amy Shea

Author

Elsie Soto

Director, Friends of Hart Island

Scott Wohl

Vice President of Community and Public Affairs, LiveOnNY

Come and be carried.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

E91, 150 E 91st St, NYC