Beyond the Screen – Reclaiming Human Connection in a Digital World

December 9 Panel – Reclaiming Human Connection

The third session of the World Digital Detox Day Online Panel Discussion Series 2025 was held on December 9th, bringing global voices together to discuss one of the most urgent challenges of our time:

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Beyond the Screen –

Reclaiming Human Connection in a Digital World

Theme: Rediscovering human relationships in a hyper-connected world
Focus: How technology affects emotional connection, empathy, and presence
Takeaway: Practical habits to nurture deeper human bonds offline

Broadcast via Zoom at 2:30 PM CET / 8:30 AM EST, this webinar invited the global WDDD community to pause, reflect, and rethink how relationships can flourish beyond screens.

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🌍 Meet the Panelists
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⭐ Angelica Maran – WDDD Ambassador, Italy
CEO, SKYY–AKT Group
Insight into leadership, emotional intelligence, and the impact of digital noise on personal presence.

⭐ Fernanda Maio – Digital Well-Being Coach & Trainer
Specialist in mindful tech use and emotional awareness
Guided the audience on cultivating presence and slowing down digital overwhelm.

⭐ Verena Lasvigne – WDDD Ambassador, France
CEO, VLF Spa Consulting
Explored the role of wellness, environment, and sensory grounding in restoring human connection.

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Why This Discussion Matters

As families, workplaces, and communities become increasingly screen-dependent, human relationships face:

Reduced empathy

Fragmented communication

Emotional disconnection

Loss of shared presence

This session offered tools to rebuild:

Real conversations, not digital replacements

Meaningful pauses and mindful attention

Offline rituals that strengthen connection

Healthier emotional environments for children and adults

The conversation reinforced WDDD’s global call to make Digital Peace, Analog Wellness, and Human Connection central to modern living.

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🌍 Part of the WDDD 2025 Global Panel Series

This session is part of WDDD’s global efforts across 78 countries, leading the world towards healthier digital habits and stronger human connection, ahead of World Digital Detox Day on 10 December.

👉 Stay tuned for more transformative discussions and global reflections.