Welcome

The “Transvision” conferences have been held since 1998, with the first edition taking place in Weesp, very close to Utrecht. Co-organized by the French Association for Transhumanism, the conference is the main international forum for discussion and exchange of ideas related to transhumanism, covering technological as well as philosophical, ethical and societal aspects.

Matching the broad, interdisciplinary nature of the subject, we aim to bring together a diverse group of people to critically discuss these possibilities, especially in the current Zeitgeist of the anthropocene and unparalleled change to our planet and society, brought on by technology. We want to bring together local and global actors, scientists, futurists, people from industry and artists, to create a broad platform for discussions and exchange.

Venue: « In de Ruimte »

  •  a 230m2 large, light, high and flexibly furnished space where you can move freely and happily. This former monastery vault has high ceilings with monumental arches and is a historic experience with all the technology and comfort of today. We have fast internet, underfloor heating, windows (daylight), an entrance to the yard and to an inner city garden. A free sub-space of 32m2, projector, screen, sound set, flip charts and trainer kits are included.
  • projector, screen, sound set and flip charts included
  • Coffee, tea, water, cookie, cake + brownie per person per day
  • Lunch (sandwiches, salad, fruit, fruit juice)
  • Other drinks from the bar …

Programme

Saturday

9:30-9:50 ☕ Arrival and registration
9:50-10:00   Chair’s opening remarks
10:00-12:00 First topic: (30 minutes per speaker, 4x)
12:00-13:30 ☕ lunch, networking
13:30-15:00 Second panel (30 minutes per speaker, 3x)
15:00-15:30 ☕ Networking over drinks
15:30-17:00 Third panel (30 minutes per speaker, 3x)
17:00-17:30 Reflections on the day
18:00-          Official conference dinner

Sunday

9:30-9:50 ☕ Arrival and registration
9:50-10:00   Chair’s opening remarks
10:00-12:00 First topic: (30 minutes per speaker, 4x)
12:00-13:30 ☕ lunch, networking
13:30-15:00 Second panel (30 minutes per speaker, 3x)
15:00-15:30 ☕ Networking over drinks
15:30-17:00 Focus groups (say, 6 to 8 tables)
17:00-17:30 Reflections on the day
18:00-          Unofficial conference dinner

Speakers

Otto Barten

Elise Bohan

Didier Coeurnelle

Jose Cordeiro

Ben Goertzel

James Hughes

Lou de Kerhuelvez

Randal Koene

Max More

David Pearce

Brenda Ramokopelwa

Anders Sandberg

Natasha Vita-More

Natasha Vita-More

David Wood

David Wood