Brave New Work 2.0: New and Emerging Technologies in the Hands of Artists
A Symposium and Public Art Exhibition
Tue, Oct 6 at 8:30am - Thu, Oct 8 at 1:30pm
- Awe-inspiring work from internationally recognized artists
- Showcase of Santa Barbara’s vibrant art and science community
- Intimate Forums with both Artists and Scientists
Art, Intelligence and the Ecology of Interconnection · Moderator: James Glisson, Chief Curator, SBMA · Panelists: Paul Smyth (Something & Son), Dominga Octavo Paez, Debra Scacc on Tuesday, October 6th at 9:00am.
Myth, Technology, and the Future of Human Experience · Moderator: Lawrence Azerrad, Grammy Award winning designer, Creative Director LADesign · Panelists: Richelle Ellis, Victoria Vesna, Kira Xonorika on Tuesday, October 6th at 1:00pm.
Quantum Computing and a New Imagination · Jenna Bovaird, Senior Project Engineer, Google Quantum on Wednesday, October 7th at 9:30am.
Storytelling, Systems, and Human Connection in an AI World · Moderator: John Bowers, Co-Founder, Unite To Light Foundation · Panelists: Pat Hanlon, Rick Carter, FinTech Leader (TBN), Medical Industry Leader (TBN) on Thursday, October 8th at 9:30am.
Symposium & Public Art Exhibition
Santa Barbara, CA October 6, 7 & 8th
THE SECOND ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM AND PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION to explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the future. Join global leaders and visionaries for 3 days of insights, discussions in Art, Science and Technology, and experience breathtaking art installations and concerts, all on the spectacular Santa Barbara seaside.
Programming:
Thursday, October 1
410 State Street — Opening Reception / First Thursday
5:00 – 8:00 PM | BNW Opening Reception
Galleries and Museums along State Street
5:00 – 8:00 PM | Projection on the South Façade of the Granada Theater
Immersive installations, live dance performance · Vesna, Xonorika, Ellis · MAT graduate students, Ruiz, Paterakis, Manoudakis, Flatley
PROGRAMMING:
Tuesday, 10.06
410 State Street — Artist Panels Tuesday
8:30 – 9:15 AM | Check-In / Coffee Reception
Café / Lounge open
9:15 – 9:30 AM | Opening Remarks
Michael Delgado, Executive Producer, Brandwell Arts
9:30 – 11:00 AM | Artist Panel: "Living Systems"
Art, Intelligence and the Ecology of Interconnection · Moderator: James Glisson, Chief Curator, SBMA · Panelists: Paul Smyth (Something & Son), Dominga Octavo Paez, Debra Scacco
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | Area Restaurants
Break
1:00 – 2:30 PM | Artist Panel 2: "World Building"
Myth, Technology, and the Future of Human Experience · Moderator: Lawrence Azerrad, Grammy Award winning designer, Creative Director LADesign · Panelists: Richelle Ellis, Victoria Vesna, Kira Xonorika
3:00 PM | Shuttle to Music Academy of the West
Transport
3:30 – 4:15 PM | Courtyard Reception
4:30 – 5:00 PM | Musician Forum
Moderated by Dr. Daniel Gee, Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Director · Musicians: Beatie Wolfe, Money Mark
5:00 – 6:30 PM | Concert
With the SB Youth Symphony · Beatie Wolfe performs the Brian Eno score live to her film "LA PipeDreams" · Money Mark performs with the youth symphony · Dr. Daniel Gee
PROGRAMMING:
Wednesday, 10.07
410 State Street —
8:45 – 9:30 AM | Check-In
Café / Lounge open
9:30 – 11:00 AM | "Beyond Classical Reality"
Quantum Computing and a New Imagination · Jenna Bovaird, Senior Project Engineer, Google Quantum
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break
Area Restaurants | Break
1:00 – 2:30 PM | Technology Panel 2: "Organoids and the Quantum Orchestra"
Ken Kosik · Marcos Novak, MAT Director
3:00 PM | Shuttle to MAT, UCSB & the AlloSphere
Transport
3:30 – 5:30 PM| MAT Open House & AlloSphere Performances
Performances on the half hour
6:00 – 6:30 PM | Shuttle back to 410 State Street
Transport
7:00 – 10:00 PM | Private VIP Reception
Artists, Speakers and VIP Ticket holders — casual dinner party
PROGRAMMING:
Thursday, 10.09
410 State Street —
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Check-In
Café / Lounge
9:30 – 11:00 AM | Architects of Reality
Storytelling, Systems, and Human Connection in an AI World · Moderator: John Bowers, Co-Founder, Unite To Light Foundation · Panelists: Pat Hanlon, Rick Carter, FinTech Leader (TBN), Medical Industry Leader (TBN)
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Closing Remarks
Michael Delgado, EP Brandwell Arts
11:15 AM – 1:30 PM | Closing Lunch Reception
Sponsored catering
> BNW is an intimate forum. Lectures are capped at only 150-200 attendees. The value of this conference is precisely in its scale.< > It is a rare opportunity to see world leaders talk about their explorations at the intersection of art and science and to interact with passionate regional leaders focused on building a like minded community. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

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