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The future can look pretty bleak. Climate catastrophes, new diseases, crumbling infrastructure, wealth inequality, cyber risks, geopolitical conflicts, and threats to democracy around the globe are just some of the things now shaking people’s confidence in a better tomorrow.But human ingenuity is always a cause for hope, and every generation brings new thinkers, activists, entrepreneurs, and builders to work on the world’s biggest challenges.This year, WIRED will celebrate its 30th anniversary by showcasing the people, platforms, technologies, and ideas that inspire us—and, we hope, will inspire you. Join us on December 5 in San Francisco for a thought-provoking program featuring some of the most influential people in tech, business, science, entertainment, and beyond as we explore technology’s impact on our past, present, and future—and dig into solutions and our optimistic vision for the next 30 years.
What Is It?
LiveWIRED is a one-day, in-person event at The Midway in San Francisco. It will be a mix of speakers, panels, demonstrations, and experiences designed to introduce you to the technologies of tomorrow, showcase some of the most iconic tech of the past 30 years, and give you a chance to go hands-on and play with them.
How Do I Attend?
LiveWIRED is a free event, but space is limited. Apply to attend here, where you'll also find updates on programming announcements and information on our guest speakers, panels, and activations, as well as information on the venue and what to expect when you arrive.
Who Will Be Speaking?
Steven Amato, founder and CEO, ContendJade Raymond, president and founder, Haven StudiosJaron Lanier, scientist, writer, musician; prime unifying scientist of MicrosoftSir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the Web; CTO and cofounder, InruptJohn Bruce, CEO and cofounder, InruptStephen Curry, CEO, 30 InkSuresh Singh, secretary-chairman, 30 InkBlitz Bazawule, musician, author, artist, filmmakerRodrigo Prieto, cinematographer, Barbie and Killers of the Flower MoonKaren Nyberg, retired NASA astronaut, engineer, and textile artistTierra Whack, artist and musicianTiffany Williams, COO, 30 InkChris Helfrich, CEO, Eat. Learn. Play. FoundationErick Peyton, cofounder, co-CEO, and chief creative officer, Unanimous MediaJennifer Doudna, biochemist and Nobel Prize–winning coinventor of Crispr technologyJared Isaacman, CEO, Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR); commander, Inspiration4 and Polaris DawnAparna Nancherla, comedian and writerFaye Wattleton, cofounder and EVP, EeroQRachel Kowert, research director, Take ThisFei-Fei Li, Sequoia Professor in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University; codirector of Stanford's Human-Centered AI InstituteAnnalee Newitz, journalist, author, and podcasterMoriba Jah, cofounder and chief scientist at Privateer Space and Moriba Jah UniversalYudhanjaya Wijeratne, authorMeredith Whittaker, president, Signal FoundationCatie Cuan, entrepreneur, engineer, and artistReid Hoffman, cofounder, LinkedIn; partner, GreylockJohn Hanke, founder and CEO, NianticCharlie Jane Anders, writer and editorJoe Atkinson, vice chair, chief products and technology officer, PwCJon Gieselman, president, Expedia Brands, Expedia GroupMatthew Butterick, artist and lawyer
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