Starting a new conversation on the values and principles that guide technology
Introducing the first people and topics that shape the agenda of Techfestival 2017.
A few months ago we set out to describe and share a progressive, human-centered perspective on technology. To find the others — to give birth to a new narrative, one beyond Silicon Valley’s insatiable addiction to innovation and growth.
It is about time to remind ourselves of the noble idea of progress, to reflect, to critically reassess what we want technology to do, and what we want to do with technology. To sum it up, let’s move things in a direction that works for all of us.
Already, hundreds of co-creators joined forces to bring life to the inaugural Techfestival, September 5–10. Today, we’re sharing with you what they have in stock for you; and there’s much more to come. You can click your way through the entire program here.
Conversation Starters
Every night, on the main stage in Copenhagen’s iconic meatpacking district, Techfestival will highlight human-centered technology and ask the hard questions. We’re joined by progressive minds like
- Charles Adler (Designer, Co-Founder Kickstarter & Center of Lost Arts)
- Linda Liukas (Founder Rails Girls, Author “Hello Ruby”)
- Olafur Eliasson (Artist)
- Ida Tin (CEO & Co-Founder Clue)
- Peter Sunde (Activist, Co-Founder The Pirate Bay & Flattr)
- and many more.
Summits
There are 20+ progressive one-day summits that you can contribute to, including
- the Machine Ethics & Moral Markets Summit, hosted by Nell Watson (@nellwatson)
- the Micromobility Summit, hosted by Horace Dediu (@asymco)
- the Impact Investor Summit, hosted by Ida Faldbakken (@idaaf) and Kaja Lilleng
- the Art + Technology Summit, hosted by Matty Mo aka The Most Famous Artist (@gomattymo)
- the Radiointeractive Summit, hosted by Danielle Reid (@moon_beamed) and Espen Systad
- the Future of Governance Summit, hosted by Anna Bremer (@bremeranna) and Daniel Ekström
Installations & Experiences
Expect thought-provoking installations and tangible experiences like The Glass Room; an interactive exhibition where you can discover what data is collected on you and why.
Meetups
We’re already at more than 60 confirmed meetups during Techfestival, each publicly dissecting important issues around technology in a playful and participatory way.
- Inspire Diversity in Tech, bringing together 350+ people to set a progressive agenda on diversity in tech, hosted by Women in Tech
- Ethical and Responsible IoT?, an intimate dialogue about the ethical issues of Internet of Things, hosted by ThingsCon
- First Aid in Virtual Reality, first-aid workshop on saving the lives of children with virtual reality and real doctors, hosted by Børneliv
- Digital citizenship and the future of democracy, workshop on the social implications of technology’s influence on democracy, hosted by Democracy and Citizenship in Digital Society
- AI Meetup, gathering 350+ AI practitioners for a real talk on the state and vision for artificial intelligence, hosted by Nordic.ai, Copenhagen.ai, Botsupply & Corti Labs
Conferences
Check out all the conferences taking place during Techfestival. No matter their size, each brings an important community into the dialogue about the relationship between humankind and technology.
- ColdFront 2017, the frontend conference
- CopenX Realities, a 4-day VR/AR gathering
- Copenhagen Maker, celebrating maker culture
- TechBBQ, the annual Danish startup conference
- Komfo Summit, exploring innovation in social media & marketing
- and many more
Check out the program at techfestival.co/program, and get in touch if you’d like to host your own event and contribute.
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See you in Copenhagen!
Your Techfestival Team
PS: We’re looking for curious people to join our team.
