SF #TechWeek — Berlin Meets San Francisco
Panel Discussion and Networking Event
5:30 PM: Doors open
6 – 7 PM: Panel and Q&A
7 – 8:30 PM: Networking
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Panel: Seated Program
At the intersection of creativity and technology, companies are leveraging AI, ML, and XR to transform related communities into dynamic hubs of innovation and collaboration. Join us for an event that delves into recent practices in building diverse communities through collaborations between technology companies, creatives, public entities, and cultural organizations, showcasing how these cross-sector partnerships drive innovation to enhance human expression while prioritizing accessibility, diversity, and sustainability.
Through compelling case studies, we will showcase successful tech and creative communities partnerships, providing valuable insights into how these alliances have flourished. We will also address the challenges of integrating emerging technologies into creative practices and spaces, offering strategies to include underrepresented communities, improve diverse representation, and support regenerative community models.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry and community leaders, learn from real-world examples, and contribute to shaping the future of creative tech communities.
This event is a cooperation between Gray Area, Berlin Business Office USA, and "C/Change - the next dimension" by Goethe-Institut San Francisco and is a part of #Tech Week — a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
● Collaborative strategies between tech companies and creative communities, role of public entities and non-profit incubators
● Building and expanding sustainable creative networks across the globe that strengthen diversity and underrepresented communities.
● Case studies of successful tech-community partnerships
● Overcoming challenges in integrating emerging technologies into creative practices/spaces
Tech-enthusiasts, Startups, Creatives, Community Builder, non-profit incubators
● Jason Bigman - Reddit, Director of Community (Moderator)
● Dr. Nakeema - Tech CEO, Investor, Venture Partner
● Amy Karle - Ultra-Contemporary Artist, Designer, Futurist
● Dorothy Yang - Adobe, Director, Insider Communities
● Vincent Brisebois - NVIDIA, Sr Media and Entertainment Developer Relations Manager
Our mission is to cultivate, sustain, and apply antidisciplinary collaboration — integrating art, technology, science, and the humanities — towards a more equitable and regenerative future. Since our inception in 2008, Gray Area has established itself as a singular hub for critically engaging with technology and culture in the Bay Area, while also reaching a global audience. Through our platform of public events, education, and research programs we empower a diverse community of creative practitioners with the agency to create meaningful social impact through category-defying work.
The Berlin Business Office USA showcases and promotes Berlin's tech ecosystem in the U.S. Known for its creativity and as a leading innovation hub in the heart of Europe, Berlin is a city that inspires. Germany’s capital boasts a vibrant startup scene with a diverse talent pool from around the world. It is home to an outstanding research landscape, and fast-growing industry sectors including AI, creative, energy, fintech, mobility, health care, photonics, and industrial manufacturing. The mission of the Berlin Business Office is to deepen economic ties between the U.S. and Berlin. We are assisting U.S. companies in establishing operations in Berlin and support Berlin-based companies in entering the U.S. market. As part of the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises, the BBO plays a crucial role in fostering transatlantic economic relations.
The Goethe-Institut San Francisco was established in 1967 and since then supports cultural exchange and dialogue with its American partners. The focus areas of the Goethe-Institut San Francisco include art & technology, film and contemporary art from Germany. In addition to cultural programming like exhibits, screenings, concerts and workshops, the institute organizes public discussions pertaining to contemporary social-political topics.
“C/Change – the next dimension” is a project implemented by the Goethe-Institut San Francisco and is funded by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. It is a follow-up project to the hugely successful “C/Change”, which was implemented together with the Gray Area. The aim of “the next dimension” is to showcase the prototypes, that were developed in the last project by international teams and focus on feminist technologies, digital democracies and planetary futures. The new project also seeks to strengthen and increase the build network of technologists, designers and artists.
Tech Weeks are an “unconference” — an unbranded week of events hosted by various members of the tech community all under the umbrella of “Tech Week.” In each city, Tech Week is an opportunity to showcase what makes each respective tech community special, meet people from across venture and startups, and learn from the best founders and companies.
a16z presents Tech Week 2024 in SF (Oct 7 - Oct 13) & LA (Oct 14 - Oct 20) this year.
Gray Area Members enjoy extraordinary access to our interdisciplinary arts & education programs, while supporting our mission to catalyze creative action for social transformation. Get free admission, exclusive content, and more!
