BRAVE NEW WORLD is an annual Art & Science conference for people who want to know what the future holds in store and how this will affect their work and life.

 

On Thursday 18 September 2025, the worlds of culture, philosophy, science, technology and storytelling will collide.

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The Future of Optimism and Resilience

A Decade of Brave Conversations

 

This year marks the 10th edition of the Brave New World Conference, a milestone in our ongoing exploration of the future. Over the past decade, we have tackled pressing issues such as Intelligence, Disinformation, War, Attention, and AI—topics that are more relevant today than ever before. Many of the warnings and predictions from past discussions have become reality, shaping the world we now navigate.

 

Yet, true to our spirit, we continue to look forward. In these uncertain times, we turn our focus to optimism—how it works, how people maintain it in the face of adversity, and what a realistic, resilient, optimistic vision for the future might look like amid continuing rapid technological change. We’ll be welcoming some Brave New World alumni back to the stage, along with fresh voices who will guide us through the themes of optimism and resilience.

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