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May 6–7, 2026 · Amsterdam, NL

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Synthesis·2026

May 6, 2026 ·

The Edge, Amsterdam

09:30

10:15

Opening Keynote

“Designing the Unknowable: Emergence, Emotion & Machine Intelligence”

Dr. Noa Berens – Cognitive Systems Architect, MIT


10:30

11:15

Panel: Can a Neural Net Dream of Justice?

A cross-disciplinary conversation on bias, rights, and algorithmic fairness.


11:30

12:30

Experience Lab 1: Bio-Interfaces & Living Systems

Hands-on demos with responsive environments, plant tech, and emotion-mapped feedback loops.


14:00

15:00

Workshop: Ethics as a Design System

Build frameworks to operationalize ethical intent in real product cycles.


15:30

16:00

Debate: Machines That Feel  Design Nightmare or Necessity?

Moderated live debate with audience participation

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The Edge Amsterdam

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