Today, we are confronted with technologies that challenge our basic assumptions about human society.

We cannot avoid a high tech society, but we can shape it

Join us September 24, 2016 to explore The Future of Humanity: The Digital Divide

To launch our monthly online publication, were hosting a day of panels, immersive art and good company this one-day event explores what the future means from a human perspective not just what technologies will take us there but deeper philosophical questions: How we will define sentience? How people will choose to live and govern themselves? How we will communicate? What is the art and ethics that humans will bring with them into this new era?

Date:

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Time:

Mixer & Exhibits 2pm-8pm

Speakers & Panels throughout

Venue: Arts on Site

12 ST. Marks Place, NY NY

3rd & 4th Floor

Panels: The Digital Divide

In this installment, we will explore who gets access to the future. How are technologies changing our society? In what ways are they improving access to resources? In what ways are they providing an unfair advantage to early adopters and technologists? Our previous panels have been tech focused, this event shines a light on our culture and its rapid and unprecedented changes.

Politics & Technology: The Data Arms Race

Moderator: Ben Yee

Panelists:

Erika Whillas

Moumita Ahmed

Science Innovation: Improving Access to Scientific Advances

Moderator: Michael Watson

Panelists:

Lou Auguste

Storytelling & Experience: Creating Cultural Communities

Moderator: Caitlin Burns

Art, Installations and VR Experiences:

We will have some AR/VR experiences in the lounge. There will be a happy hour in the evening with some music and dancing.

Get your tickets now and watch this space as we add exhibitors, speakers and installations!

Title Sponsor:

If youre interested in contributing to the publication, speaking or engaging on the day, or have creative art or media youd like to exhibit, reach out to [masked]