Visione della rivista WIRED di una nuova fiera mondiale, il WIRED NextFest è un festival di quattro giorni di prodotti innovativi e tecnologie che stanno trasformando il nostro mondo.
Disegnata su modello delle più grandi Fiere Mondiali del passato, quest’anno il NextFest di New York ospita più di 130 esibizioni interattive dei piùimportanti scienziati e ricercatori da tutto il mondo. Alla Fiera sarà possibile fare esperienza con il futuro dell’esplorazione, dell’entertainment, dei trasporti, della salute, della comunicazione, del design, della sicurezza e del vivere nel verde.
WIRED NextFest presenta inoltre una serie di panel di discussione innovativi e provocatori, nonchè una serie di dimostrazioni moderate dai giornalisti ed editors della rivista Wired.
Limiteazero, uno dei più conosciuti gruppi di new media designer/artisti a livello internazionale, sono stati inviati all’evento come perfetto esempio di “futuro dell’entertinment”, con la loro bellissima installazione interattiva Laptop Orchestra (http://www.limiteazero.com/l_o/index.html)
Other pojects and installations invited in the Pavillons for the other section of “the futur of” are:
– The Future of Communication: Tactical Iraq, Dandelion,
– The Future of Design: THe Hug Shirt, Pixelroller, Kronos Projector
– The Future of Entertainment: Brainball, Laptop Orchestra, Haptic Karate
– The Future of Exploration: Crew Exploration Vehicle, Bio Suite, Deep Worker
– The Future of Green: Architectural Wind, Power-aware Cord, Flower Lamp
– The Future of Health: Veinwiever, Paro, Dynamicarm Elbow, Lifestraw
– The Future of Play: Digiwall, Virtusphere, Kick-Ass Kung fu
– The Future of Security: Goldeneye-50, Future Force Warrior
– The Future of Transportation: GM Hi-Wire, Wheelsurf,
– Pavillion GE Immagination: Hybri locomotive, House of magic, 1.5 Megawatt Wind turbine
– Robot Row: Partner Ballroom Dance Robot, KHR-3 Hubo, Robotic Competition
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, September 20
Design Like You Give a Damn
Cameron Sinclair, Kate Stohr and Cynthia Barton in conversation with WIRED contributing editor John Hockenberry
7:00 PM | New York Public Library
Monday, September 25
Next Art
Reentry: New York City – Bill Dolson
Synthetic meteor showers fill the Manhattan skyline in these HD computer simulations, envisioning a daring public art project.
Reentry was created during Dolson’s residency at Eyebeam, an art and technology center that provides a fertile context and state-of-the-art tools for digital experimentation.
EYEBEAM
540 West 21st (between 10th and 11th Avenues)
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, September 26
Next Music
An evening of new music curated by Beck
Featuring Jamie Lidell and Of Montreal
8:30 PM | Irving Plaza
Wednesday, September 27
Next Film
Special Screening: The Fountain
Starring Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz
Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.
IFC Center
323 6th Avenue
Admission is free. Capacity is limited.
Thursday, September 28
Education Day
Free to tri-state area school groups. Registration is full.
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Javits Center, Hall 3B
The Long Tail: The Rise and Fall of the Blockbuster
Chris Anderson WIRED editor in chief in conversation with Lawrence Lessig, Stanford law School professor and WIRED columnist.
7:00 PM | New York Public Library
Friday, September 29
WIRED NextFest
Open to the public.
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Javits Center, Hall 3B
Robots: Here we are Now, Entertain Us
Panel Discussion
10:00 – 10:45 AM | Main Stage, Javits Center, Hall 3B
Virgin Galactic, Cleared for Take-off
Panel Discussion
12:00 – 12:45 PM | Main Stage, Javits Center, Hall 3B
Green is the New Black
Panel Discussion
2:00 – 2:45 PM | Main Stage, Javits Center, Hall 3B
Robots: Almost Human
Panel Discussion
4:00 – 4:45 PM | Main Stage, Javits Center, Hall 3B
WIRED + Flavorpill present:
Next Music
Featuring Peeping Tom (with Mike Patton, DJ Rob Swift, and Rahzel), a full DJ set by Diplo, and Girl Talk
A Benefit Concert for Creative Commons
9:00 PM | Irving Plaza
Saturday, September 30
WIRED NextFest
Open to the public.
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Javits Center, Hall 3B
The New Vacationauts
Panel Discussion
10:00 – 10:45 AM | Main Stage, Javits Center, Hall 3B
Robots: Almost Human
Panel Discussion
12:00 – 12:45 PM | Main Stage, Javits Center, Hall 3B
Let’s Go Already – The Future of Exploration
Panel Discussion
2:00 – 2:45 PM | Main Stage, Javits Center, Hall 3B
Robots: Here We are Now, Entertain Us
Panel Discussion
4:00 – 4:45 PM | Main Stage, Javits Center, Hall 3B
Sunday, October 1
WIRED NextFest
Open to the public.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Javits Center, Hall 3B