Releasing August 11, 2026

Human beings are relational animals, shaped by the people we gather with—and by the gatherings themselves.

Acts of Humanity: The Power of Purposeful Events

Foreword by Chris Capossela, former Chief Marketing Officer, Microsoft  ·  Morgan James Publishing

Twenty-four essays  ·  about 355 minutes of reading  ·  Business & Economics / Leadership  ·  ISBN 979-8-89574-114-6

Purposeful gatherings reach nearly every source of meaning researchers have identified.

Why this book matters

It has never been easier to stay apart. So when we do come together it matters — get a gathering right and people leave changed for the better; get it wrong and they leave worse than before.

Who this book is for

Anyone who brings people together to deepen relationships — to build a community, move a business, shift a culture. The scale changes; the obligation doesn’t.

What people are saying
Acts of Humanity: The Power of Purposeful Events is, in its own way, another mirror — held up to the way we gather.
Chris Caposselaformer Chief Marketing Officer of Microsoft — from the Foreword
Scott Schenker masterfully elevates events from logistical line items to powerful strategic instruments … a brilliant framework for turning ordinary gatherings into ‘Kairos moments’ that drive real change.
Chris MeyerCEO of Project Worldwide
Our events were good, and they took a quantum leap up when Scott came in and took the helm. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to deliver or play a key role in a world-class event.
Kevin HavertyChief Revenue Officer at ServiceNow
I’ve read almost every event and experience book out there. This one had me nodding and highlighting — sections, concepts, perspectives. The chapters are short enough to finish in minutes, and you come away with something from each one. Add it to your library, whoever you make experiences for.
Kenny LauerVice President, Marketing & Digital, Golden State Warriors
Scott Schenker powerfully reframes events as one of the most strategic and human levers for engagement, brand, and growth … as valuable for C-suite leaders as it is for seasoned event professionals.
Nellie Greelyevents and marketing leader
A terrific job tackling a complex subject.
Alan Marksmarketing and communications leader at Gap, eBay, and ServiceNow
An unvarnished look at both the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ of producing meaningful events … whether you’re the executive sponsor, the CMO, or the agency hired to make the magic happen.
Leasa Mayerlongtime events executive, board member, and former agency owner
A compelling and insightful exploration of how intentional gatherings can create lasting human and societal impact … an important contribution to the evolution of the events profession.
Christoph TessmarDirector of Barcelona Convention Bureau
A call to reclaim what events are truly for: genuine human connection and transformation. For anyone who has ever stood in a room and felt something shift, this is the book that explains how.
Sharon K. Gillenwaterserial entrepreneur and author of Scaling with Soul

All the advance praise →

From the blog

Purposeful gatherings, as they happen.

Current events
The More Digital Life Becomes, the More Human Gathering Matters
A global business-events company is being sold for about $1.8 billion in the middle of the AI conversation. That is worth sitting with.
Hosting
If You Ask People to Gather, It Better Be “Freaking Good”
The 2026 World Cup has not begun, and already one of its stories is what it costs to be there.
Essay excerpt
Essay 4.11 | Footprints in the Sand
A badge in a drawer. A wristband kept for years. A program someone cannot quite throw away.

ACTS of Humanity: The POWER of PURPOSEFUL EVENTS

Scott Schenker, with Bryan Rutberg  ·  Morgan James Publishing  ·  actsofhumanitythebook.com

Acts of Humanity:
The Power of Purposeful Events
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