Symbiotic Summit 2025 will explore the co-evolution of humans and machines through five key chapters: the optimism of sci-fi, the real-world fractures in tech ethics, a reckoning with intelligence without wisdom, and a path forward across media, health, education, and more. It all leads to a bold vision: a new era of co-creation—Symbiotics—where humanity remains at the center of innovation.
8:00 – Registration Opens
9:00 – Introduction by Dr. Khizer Khaderi
Chapter 1: The Promise - Technology Drives a Utopian Future
9:15 – Sci-fi as an Inspirational Blueprint for the Future
Chapter 2: The Fracture - The Shift From Utopian to Dystopian Futures
9:50 – A view from Hollywood
10:35 – Coffee break
Chapter 3: The Reckoning - How Did We Get Here? What Are The Future Ethical Considerations?
10:50 – How Did We Get to Dystopia?
12:15 – Lunch break
Chapter 4: The Path Forward - A Vision For a Better Future
1:00 – Lessons from Smart Cities
1:55 – Technology Policy Agenda: Privacy, Protection, Cyber Security, Jobs
2:30 – Entertainment: Media, Sports, Gaming
3:15 – Healthspan: Genetics, Biohacking, Modular Health
4:20 – Coffee break
4:40 – Future of Education: Learning Systems That Evolve With the Learner
Chapter 5: The Co-Creation Era - Humanity At The Center of Innovation
5:35 – A New Imperative, a Shared Responsibility
6:00 – Announcements & Closing Statements
6:25 – Happy Hour and Networking Event
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