TEDxSanFrancisco 2018 was an independently organized TED event held on October 6, 2018, at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, California. The event was curated and produced by Sam De Brouwer, with a team passionate about transformative thinking and technologies impacting various facets of society.
The event's theme, "Dare to Know," inspired by the Age of Enlightenment's motto "Sapere Aude," encouraged attendees to push the frontiers of their knowledge. The program featured a diverse lineup of speakers covering topics such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, neuroscience, and space exploration. Notable talks included "How Smart Contracts Will Change the World" by Olga Mack, "Artificial Intelligence Needs All of Us" by Rachel Thomas, and "The Human Side of Rocket Science" by Natalya Bailey.
In addition to the talks, TEDxSanFrancisco 2018 provided opportunities for networking and engagement among attendees, fostering discussions on the latest advancements and ideas in technology and society. The event attracted professionals, academics, and enthusiasts eager to explore and contribute to the evolving landscape of innovation and knowledge.
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Speakers(41)
Alexander Reben
Alexander Reben is an artist and roboticist exploring the intersection of art and technology.
Allen Saakyan
Allen Saakyan is a science communicator and host of 'Simulation,' a show exploring the nature of reality.
Alonzo King
Choreographer and Founder at LINES Ballet
Alonzo King is a visionary choreographer and founder of LINES Ballet, known for his innovative approach to dance.
Anthony Iton
Senior Vice President at The California Endowment
Dr. Anthony Iton is the Senior Vice President at The California Endowment, focusing on health equity.
Ashie Bhandiwad
Founder at StemChef
Ashie Bhandiwad is the founder of StemChef, an initiative teaching science to children through cooking.
Brad Bao
Co-founder at Lime
Brad Bao is the co-founder of Lime, a company providing shared electric scooters and bikes to reduce urban congestion.
Chirag Patel
Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School
Dr. Chirag Patel is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, specializing in biomedical data science.
Christian Marc Schmidt
Designer
Christian Marc Schmidt is a designer focusing on data visualization and interactive media.
Diego Guti0e9rrez Zald0edvar
Diego Guti0e9rrez Zald0edvar is a blockchain pioneer discussing the Internet of Value.
Diego Gutie9rrez Zald0edvar
Diego Guti0e9rrez Zald0edvar is a blockchain pioneer discussing the evolution from Bitcoin to the Internet of Value.
Diego Gutie9rrez Zaldedvar
CEO at IOVLabs
Diego Gutie9rrez Zaldedvar is the CEO of IOVLabs, a company focused on developing blockchain technologies to create a more inclusive financial system.
Diego Gutiérrez Zaldívar
CEO at RSK Labs
Diego Gutiérrez Zaldívar is the CEO of RSK Labs, a company developing smart contract platforms for Bitcoin.
Dominique Crenn
Founder and Chef at Atelier Crenn
Dominique Crenn is the founder and chef of Atelier Crenn, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco.
Douglas Thomas
Assistant Professor at Brigham Young University
Douglas Thomas is an Assistant Professor at Brigham Young University, focusing on design and typography.
Gabe Zichermann
CEO and Co-founder at Onward
Gabe Zichermann is the CEO and co-founder of Onward, a company focused on helping people manage technology addiction.
Indre Viskontas
Neuroscientist and Opera Singer
Dr. Indre Viskontas is a neuroscientist and opera singer, exploring the intersection of music and the brain.
Kara Swisher
Co-founder at Recode
Kara Swisher is the co-founder of Recode, a technology news website.
Kathryn Haun
Assistant U.S. Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice
Kathryn Haun is an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, specializing in digital assets and cybercrime.
Kimberly Bryant
Founder at Black Girls CODE
Kimberly Bryant is the founder of Black Girls CODE, an organization empowering young women of color in technology.
Laura Shin
Laura Shin is a journalist and author specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Lauren Esposito
Curator at California Academy of Sciences
Dr. Lauren Esposito is a curator at the California Academy of Sciences, specializing in arachnology.
Lauren Kunze
CEO at Pandorabots
Lauren Kunze is the CEO of Pandorabots, a company developing AI chatbot technology.
Marc Freedman
Founder and CEO at Encore.org
Marc Freedman is the founder and CEO of Encore.org, promoting second acts for the greater good.
Matthew Roszack
Matthew Roszack is an investor and entrepreneur in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Matthew Roszak
Chairman at Bloq
Matthew Roszak is the Chairman of Bloq, a blockchain technology company.
Natalya Bailey
CEO at Accion Systems
Natalya Bailey is the CEO of Accion Systems, a company developing advanced propulsion systems for satellites.
Oak Felder
Songwriter and Producer
Oak Felder is a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer known for his work in the music industry.
Olga Mack
Vice President at Quantstamp
Olga Mack is the Vice President at Quantstamp, a blockchain security company.
Omoju Miller
Senior Machine Learning Engineer at GitHub
Dr. Omoju Miller is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at GitHub, focusing on AI applications in software development.
Onno Faber
Founder at RDMD
Onno Faber is the founder of RDMD, a company accelerating treatments for rare diseases.
Rachel Thomas
Co-founder at fast.ai
Rachel Thomas is the co-founder of fast.ai, a research institute dedicated to making deep learning more accessible.
Robert Fisher
Professor of Neurology at Stanford University
Dr. Robert Fisher is a Professor of Neurology at Stanford University, specializing in epilepsy treatment and research.
Robert Strong
Magician
Robert Strong is a professional magician known for creating delightful experiences through magic.
Scott Ganz
Scott Ganz is a researcher focusing on human-computer interaction and the integration of technology into daily life.
Sebastien De Halleux
COO at Saildrone
Sebastien De Halleux is the COO of Saildrone, a company deploying ocean drones for environmental data collection.
Sheena Allen
Founder at CapWay
Sheena Allen is the founder of CapWay, a financial technology company promoting financial literacy.
Ted Goldstein
Ted Goldstein is a technologist and entrepreneur with a focus on healthcare innovations.
Thomas Goetz
Co-founder at Iodine
Thomas Goetz is the co-founder of Iodine, a company providing information to help consumers make better health decisions.
Tim O'Reilly
Founder and CEO at O'Reilly Media
Tim O'Reilly is the founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media, a company known for its technical books and conferences.
Udi Manber
Chief Algorithm Officer at NIH
Udi Manber is the Chief Algorithm Officer at the National Institutes of Health and former head of search at Google.
Yvonne Cagle
Astronaut at NASA
Dr. Yvonne Cagle is a NASA astronaut and physician with extensive experience in aerospace medicine.
Event Details
- Date
- October 6, 2018
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Herbst Theatre
- Audience
- Professionals, academics, and enthusiasts interested in technology and innovation