TALKS / WORKSHOPS
"Insights inspire creativity."
Our Talks and Workshops grow directly from our research, artistic experiments, and commercial collaborations. We translate hands-on innovation into accessible, human-centered learning experiences across art, design, and applied technology.
Each session is tailored to the audience: from foundational introductions to advanced, practice-driven exploration. We believe knowledge should move freely, so while we work with companies and teams, we are always happy to support nonprofit and educational organisations with our workshops free of charge.
BUSINESS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Innovation is Deal Making
A real innovator is a deal-maker, constantly negotiating between business needs, emerging technology, and human experience. Throughout this talk we will explore the dynamic interplay between groundbreaking ideas and their successful execution in the market. Innovation is research, development and a gamble at the same time. To understand the intricate balance between rational decisions and unpredictable outcomes we will examine the lifecycle of tech startups from sparking an innovative idea to navigating the tumultuous journey towards scaling and market disruption.
To deepen our understanding, we will navigate through a detailed historical overview of tech startups, tracing the pivotal breakthroughs and notable failures that have shaped the industry. We'll analyze celebrated case studies, extracting crucial lessons from those who have either scaled the heights of market success or faced the setbacks of mis-timed innovations.
By the end of this session, you'll gain insights into the mechanisms of turning novel ideas into successful ventures and learn how to predict market trends to avoid the pitfalls of innovation timing.
The Entrepreneurial Journey
Becoming an entrepreneur is more than just a career choice, it's a leap into the unknown. Whether you dream of sparking change with a startup or are navigating the challenges of scaling a business, you are part of a unique narrative that is constantly evolving. This journey is beautifully complex, filled with misconceptions that can cloud our vision and challenges that test our resolve. We will debunk those myths, confront the realities, and learn how to bridge the gap between dreams and hard work.
Inspired by transformative books like "The E-Myth" by Michael Gerber, "Scale or Fail" by Allison Maslan, "Principles" by Ray Dalio, “Conscious Capitalism” by John Mackey as well as "Zero To One" by Peter Thiel, this talk aims to equip you with the principles you need to thrive on this journey. These authors have not only mapped pathways to success but have also highlighted the pitfalls that ensnare many aspiring entrepreneurs.
Human-centered Leadership & Culture
We embark on a critical exploration of what it means to implement Human-centered Leadership and Culture in our workplaces. This talk is dedicated to unraveling how we can transform our work environments into spaces that prioritize inclusivity, foster personal connections, and enhance collective well-being, transcending the traditional focus on profit.
By embracing democratic decision-making and effective conflict resolution, we can build a community that values each member's voice and nurtures their personal and professional growth. At the heart of our discussion is the belief that a truly inclusive workplace involves every individual in decision-making processes, cultivating a sense of ownership and belonging.
Moreover, we will challenge the notion that work and personal life are fully-separable entities. Instead, we'll explore how integrating these aspects can unlock hidden potential, enhancing creativity, playfulness, and overall job satisfaction. Our goal is to create workplaces where mental health and human relationships are prioritized, making interactions less superficial and more authentic. Through case studies of existing company cultures embracing personal development, we will learn how to foster an environment where people can thrive together, professionally and personally alike.
Professional Mindset
With this talk we not only focus on being better at our jobs but also on understanding and overcoming the personal challenges and barriers that hinder professional growth. A professional mindset extends beyond mere skill, it encompasses our attitudes, cognitive strategies and the personal hurdles like traumas that can impact our work life. What does it really take to do our jobs well? How do we move beyond the basics of skill competency to truly excel in our professional environments?
This talk will explore key strategies for enhancing productivity, catalyzing teamwork and inspiring self-development. We will identify common obstacles that may be holding us back, such as ingrained habits, fear of failure, or unresolved conflicts, and discuss practical ways to address these challenges.
Let's embark on this journey of growth, armed with the cognitive tools needed to unlock our true professional potential.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
SURFING THE REVOLUTION
Dive into the heart of innovation with a comprehensive workshop designed to navigate the exhilarating wave of creative technologies shaping our world. As we stand on the brink of a digital renaissance, it's more vital than ever to differentiate between over-hyped trends and transformative tools. This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the impactful technologies at the forefront of this era: XR, Generative AI, Metaverse, Blockchain.
This is an introductory workshop for students and the general public. There are dedicated workshops in the latter sections for professionals: designers, marketers and artists.
Internet, Metaverse, AI
The original vision of the internet was the “information superhighway”, a vast, interconnected space for human knowledge. Today, that vision is expanding beyond flat screens and hyperlinks. As immersive technologies mature, the web is evolving into a spatial layer, a three-dimensional environment where information is not just read, but experienced.
But the real transformation is happening one layer deeper. Artificial intelligence is turning the web into a semantic system, one that understands relationships, context, and meaning. Through conversational interfaces, we are no longer just navigating information; we are dialoguing with it. The question is no longer simply whose metaverse will win, but how AI will reshape access to knowledge itself and whether this next evolution remains open, interoperable, and human-centered.
Looking back to 1996, when Time magazine asked, "Whose web will it be?", we remember that no single company colonized the internet. Governed by open standards and collective development, it became a shared global infrastructure. As we enter the age of spatial computing and AI-driven interfaces, we revisit that same question and explore what kind of digital future we want to build.
Collaborative Coding
Creative coding doesn't have to be a solitary process. In this workshop, we explore a modular, shared approach to building interactive and generative systems where code becomes a set of reusable building blocks that others can extend, remix, and recombine. Like modular synthesizers, individual components connect into larger, evolving compositions shaped by multiple creators.
Together, we learn strategies and platforms for structuring code in a collaborative way, enabling faster experimentation, playful iteration, and collective authorship. The result is more time for creativity, stronger collaboration, and dynamic works that grow through shared contribution.
CULTURE / CREATIVITY
Origins of Culture & Technology
As culture, society and technology merge into one interconnected reality it's time to ask the question: how did it all start? Why did we, as a species, start to develop culture and invent new technologies? What were the original motivations behind our ancestors' first artistic expressions, community formations, and tool-making?
It's a quest not just to trace the lineage of human innovation but to rediscover the fundamental reasons that sparked these monumental leaps. By unraveling the original purposes and functions of early human endeavors, we aim to reconnect with the initial impulses that set humanity on its incredible journey of growth and development.
Understanding our past is key to illuminating our future. It helps us discern our intrinsic human values and spiritual aspirations amidst the flux of technological trends and market dynamics.
Analog to Digital to Immersive
"Analog to Digital to Immersive" is a thought-provoking workshop that traces the monumental journey of human expression and knowledge-sharing from the ancient flat planes of papyrus scrolls to the dynamic, multi-dimensional world of Extended Reality (XR).
This session is not just about digital innovation; it's about a fundamental shift in human intellect and communication that has been centuries in the making. The workshop outlines how, for millennia, humanity has relied on 2D surfaces to document, learn, and share knowledge. With the emergence of three-dimensional digital content, we are experiencing a cultural and cognitive revolution.
The Creative Process
Creativity is not a mysterious gift, it is a process. In this workshop, we explore creativity from both practical and psychological angles, drawing from ancient reflective practices and modern research on flow, resistance, originality, and imagination. Inspired by thinkers such as Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Rick Rubin, Steven Pressfield, Austin Kleon, C.G. Jung, and Adam Grant. We examine how ideas emerge, why they get blocked, and how to cultivate a sustainable creative rhythm.
From active imagination and inner dialogue to collaborative experimentation and digital tools, we bridge timeless human insight with contemporary creative technologies. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of their own creative patterns and concrete methods to move from inspiration to execution with clarity, courage, and momentum.
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