October 6th, 7th and 8th, 2026
BRAVE NEW WORK 2.0
environmental edition
New & Emerging Technologies
in the Hands of Artists
THE SECOND ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM AND PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION to explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the future. Join global leaders and visionaries for 3 days of insights, discussions, and breakthroughs in Art, Science and Technology, all on the spectacular Santa Barbara seaside.
PARTICIPATING SCIENCE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
SBCAST
TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNOLOGISTS
Hear from global AI leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are defining the future of artificial intelligence. Learn directly from principals at the Google Quantum Lab, Amazon AI as well as leaders in Fintech and Medical fields
UNPARALLELED NETWORKING
Meet like- minded colleagues, have your core views challenged, find a mentor, become one, or secure a new collaborator. BNW is designed to maximize interactivity among a small cadre of select attendees. Tickets go on sale July 1, 2026 but you can reserve your place today.
WORLD RENOWNED ARTISTS
Meet and interact with artists who have recently exhibited at LACMA, MOCA, the Tate, the Whitney and the Venice Biennale as they discuss their technologically informed work. Experience immersive installations and concert perfomances.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Pre-Symposium
1st Oct - Downtown SB
10 /01: Public Art Showcase/ Opening Reception
As part of Santa Barbara´s Monthly First Thursday art tour, the 18,000sqft 410 St Street building will be activated with immersive installations and performances by both local emerging artists and internationally established artists. Sponsored beverage lounge.
Free admission.
Day 1 October Sixth
6th Oct - 410 St Street/Music Academy of the West
10/06: Artist Panels / Concert
Internationally renown artists discuss and show their work in the 410 State Street building. Later in the afternoon, guests are shuttled to the Museum Academy of West (5 minutes West) for a very unique collaboration between the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, Beatie Wolfe and Money Mark.
Day 2 Octber Seventh
7th Oct - 410 St Street / Allosphere
10/07: Technologist Panels/ Tour
in a day devoted to new technologies being explored in the areas of AI, Quantum and Neuroscience, world leaders int heir fields present their research and discuss implications for the near and long term future . In the afternoon, guests are shuttled to the UCSB campus (15min East) for a gudedd tour of the Media Arts and Technology “TransLAb” and a live performance by Joanne Kuchera Morin in the Alloshphere.
Day 3 October Eighth
8th Oct - 410 St Street
10/08: Future Present/ Closing Party
The final panel addresses how technologies are being applied to and informing artistic, cultural and economic practices today. A quick take on the fast changing landscape, our panelists include an Oscar winning production desinger, a best selling author on AI and branding as well as leaders in FinTech and Pharma.
October 1st; 6th, 7th and 8th, 2026
Santa Barbara, CA
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Ken Kosik
The Kosik lab at UCSB intends to create an intellectual setting conducive to the exploration of fundamental biological processes, particularly those related to the brain and its evolution. One theme in the lab is how
Ken will discuss “Organoids” and the lab’s interest in the underlying molecular basis of plasticity, particularly how protein translation at the synapse affects learning and how impairments of plasticity lead to neurodegenerative diseases.
Jenna Boviard
Google Quantum Lab’s lead fabrication and research engineer for superconducting qubit and quantum processor efforts.
Jenna will de-mystify the]mind blowing concepts of “superposition”, “entanglement” and what such understanding means not just to computing and AI, but how we view ourselves in time.
Victoria Vesna
Director of the Art|Sci Center. at UCLA, Vesna’s work can be defined as experimental creative research residing between disciplines and technologies. With her installations, she investigates how communication technologies affect collective behavior and perceptions of identity shift in relation to scientific innovation
Beatie Wolf
Conceptual Artist & Composer
Meet the Industry and Academy leaders shaping the future of Science, Art and Technology
Beatie Wolfe
Named by WIRED as one of "22 people changing the world,” Wolfe is at the forefront of pioneering new formats that bridge the physical and digital. Most recently, Wolfe has collaborated on three albums with legendary producer, Brian Eno and has completed a film “LA Pipe Dream” about water, its miracle and need for conservation that will premiere at LACMA in June 2026.
WHY ATTEND?
Cutting-Edge Insights
Gain firsthand knowledge from top AI experts and pioneers shaping the industry.
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Discover why BRAVE NEW WORK is an exclusive event for Media Artists, AI professionals, innovators and industry leaders.
Art & Science
Gain firsthand knowledge from top AI experts and pioneers shaping the industry.
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Exclusive Networking
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Innovation showcase
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Game-changing
Hear from global AI leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are defining the future of artificial intelligence, art and science.
David Laurent
CEO, FutureAI Labs
What Past Attendees Say
Best Event!
Hear from global AI leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are defining the future of artificial intelligence, art and science.
Iason Paterakis
Co Founder, Metaesthetica
Unmatched Opportunities
Hear from global AI leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are defining the future of artificial intelligence, art and science.
Nefeli Manoudaki
CEO, Simulacra Natura Lab
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