Design & Emerging Technology Conference

Illuminate What Comes Next

OCT 14–15, 2026 · PIER 17, NEW YORK

Two days of visionary talks, immersive workshops, and live showcases at the intersection of pioneering design and emerging technology.

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Two Days.

Infinite Possibility.

Keynote

The Future of Spatial Design

Oct 14 · 9:00 AM · Main Stage

Alexandra Chen Alexandra Chen
Workshop

Generative AI for Designers

Oct 14 · 2:00 PM · Lab A

Jordan Park Jordan Park
Showcase

Neural Canvas: AI-Generated Visuals

Oct 15 · 10:30 AM · Tech Wing

Mira Okonkwo Mira Okonkwo
Design Futures

Design's Role in Civilization

Oct 15 · 1:00 PM · Main Stage

Dr. Sarah Williams Dr. Sarah Williams
Keynote

Redefining Interaction Paradigms

Oct 14 · 11:30 AM · Main Stage

James Liu James Liu
Workshop

Spatial UX Masterclass

Oct 15 · 3:00 PM · Lab B

Elena Russo Elena Russo

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Visionaries.

Builders. Provocateurs.

Mira Chen

Mira Chen

Creative Director, Spatial Computing, Apple Vision

Dax Okonkwo

Dax Okonkwo

AI & Human Futures, MIT Media Lab

Sora Nakamura

Sora Nakamura

Founder, Generative Systems Studio

Lena Voss

Lena Voss

Design Lead, Neural Interfaces

Theo Marchetti

Theo Marchetti

Technology Ethicist, Stanford HAI

Priya Rao

Priya Rao

CEO, Bioluminescent Design Co.

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Main Stage

Keynotes and headline talks from the world's most provocative thinkers.

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Workshop Labs

Hands-on sessions in interaction design, generative AI, and spatial UX.

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Tech Showcase

Live demos of experimental technology not yet released to the public.

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Design Futures

Speculative sessions exploring design's role in shaping civilization.

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Pier 17.

New York City.

Pier 17 Venue - New York City Waterfront

The Venue

Address

89 South Street, New York, NY 10038

Landmark

Iconic South Street Seaport with waterfront views of Manhattan and the East River.

Getting There

  • → Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 trains to Fulton Street station
  • → Rideshare: Drop-off available at Pier 17 entrance

From Lumen 2025.

Standing ovation for the Radical Futures keynote

Standing ovation for the Radical Futures keynote

The Neural Canvas workshop, day 2

The Neural Canvas workshop, day 2

500 attendees, one moment of silence before the closing keynote

500 attendees, one moment of silence before the closing keynote

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