Hi, The moment you've all been waiting for is finally here! We're thrilled to unveil the lineup of sessions for MozFest House Amsterdam, and we wanted you to be among the first to see it. Check out our featured sessions. Keynote Speaker In our last Festival Insider newsletter, we announced that Mona Chalabi will give the keynote presentation! | | | | Mona Chalabi, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and data scientist, rehumanizes data through her writing and illustrations, with global recognition and exhibitions at prestigious venues. At MozFest House Amsterdam, you will hear directly from Mona about the importance and urgency of distilling statistical data, and data in general, into humanized information to make visible social and economic injustice. |
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Sessions Our interactive sessions and workshops will have you learning, laughing, and maybe even sweating a little (in the best way possible). Investigating the Black Box: In this session, participants will learn about algorithms in journalism and discover ways to improve their investigation methods. Democracy By Design: This session will be a reflection on the June 2024 EU Parliamentary elections, Big Tech’s impact on elections worldwide, and a discussion of what we’ve learned in the first half of this unprecedented year of elections globally. Amidst rapid advancement and adaptation of generative AI, what changes do we see to how voters engage with online electoral messages? Walk n’ Listen with Mozilla’s IRL Podcast: You will join the team behind Mozilla’s award-winning podcast for an outdoor walk that lasts exactly the length of one episode. We’ll finish up in the Ethical Dilemma Café with a beverage and a chat about the episode. Art Installations Enter the world of creativity with stunning art installations, guaranteed to spark your imagination. | Live performance in the age of AI From candlelight to Pepper’s ghost, the printing press to the internet, theater has always embraced emergent technologies to tell and share its stories. For over a decade, the Royal Shakespeare Company has been committed to exploring the future of performance, and what these new forms and tools mean for how artist make and engage audiences. | | MI: Mycelium Intelligence The installation created by Rill Studio is a representation of mycelium networks to explore the potential of artificial intelligence to learn from and collaborate with natural systems. Participants will be able to engage with the installation and explore the parallels between mycelium networks and artificial intelligence, emphasizing connectivity, adaptability, and collaboration. |
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And that's just the start! We've got installations, performances, and surprises around every corner. Explore the full schedule! Now that you've seen what's in store, there's only one thing left to do: snag those early bird tickets before they end on May 22nd. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on this opportunity! Warning: May cause sudden bursts of inspiration and a desire to change the world. Get your early bird ticket So, gather your crew, mark your calendars, and get ready to experience MozFest House Amsterdam like never before. Read more details about early bird benefits on our blog. See you in June 👋🏽 Mozilla Festival Team P.S. Can't attend MozFest House Amsterdam in person? RSVP to watch the livestream of Mona Chalabi's keynote presentation on June 12. |
