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WIRED will reimagine that tradition in Miami on November 4 with the WIRED World Fair.This one-day event brings the technologies, people, and cultural forces transforming our world off the page and into real life. At the Sacred Space in Miami’s Wynwood district, we’ll host conversations with luminaries from biotechnology, politics, artificial intelligence, and beyond.The Onion will be there, and a researcher whose life’s work is decoding the language of dolphins. We’ll be screening the Musk documentary, and letting you experience the same training software astronauts use to get ready for the moon and Mars. There will also be robots.We’ll be announcing even more programming as we get closer to the date. For now, you can see the full list of speakers and events below—including immersive art installations from Marina Abramović and others—and find more information at the WIRED World Fair site.Ben Collins, CEO, The Onion, on satire and who it’s for nowClément Delangue, cofounder and CEO, Hugging Face, on who owns the future of AIDirector Alex Gibney screening his highly anticipated Musk documentary, along with a Q&ADenise Herzing, founder and research director, Wild Dolphin Project on how to talk to dolphinsBen Lamm, cofounder and CEO, Colossal Biosciences, on de-extinction and what comes afterTrial lawyer Mark Lanier on suing the big tech platforms—and winningAlexis Ohanian, founder, Seven Seven Six, and cofounder, Reddit on where VC goes from hereCJ Pearson, political influencer and Republican strategist, and Kat Abughazaleh, researcher, journalist, and former congressional candidate on the role of creators in politics and the midterm resultsEvan Ratliff, writer and host, Shell Game and Husk, Comedian and Face of AI Satire Online on the hilarity that comes with pushing AI to the limitEmergence by Kinda Studios, an “an evidence-based immersive sensory experience designed to expand liminal states of consciousness, spark creative insight, and deepen senses of presence”Slow Walking, by Marina Abramović, a “first-of-its-kind avatar performance by a lifelike digital twin of a major living performance artist”Refik Anadol’s Large Nature Model, the world’s first open-access generative AI model dedicated to natureNASA XOSS, a hyperrealistic activation that immerses you in the environment, conditions, and mission scenarios of an astronaut crew living on Mars and the moonUnitree Robotics’ G1 humanoid robot will be roaming the groundsCommentsBack to topJoin the discussionCommentsBack to topTriangleYou Might Also LikeIn your inbox: WIRED's most ambitious, future-defining storiesAI slop backlash is actually having an impactBig Story: The cop who took on FlockThe rise of the 1am job interviewWatch: I stole a car by hacking this hidden deviceTopicsWIRED Eventsartificial intelligencerobotsdolphinsElon MuskfunRead MoreLivestream Replay: The Great Data Center BacklashYou have questions about data centers, and WIRED has answers. 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WIRED is hosting the World Fair in Miami on November 4, an event designed to bring the technologies, people, and cultural forces currently transforming the world into tangible reality. This one-day event seeks to reimagine the tradition of World’s Fairs by focusing on the intersection of emerging concepts and lived experience, positioning itself as a platform for deep conversation among luminaries across various fields. The event will be held at the Sacred Space in Miami’s Wynwood district.

The fair promises an immersive experience encompassing diverse subjects, including discussions with experts in biotechnology, politics, artificial intelligence, and related fields. Highlights of the programming include screenings of the Musk documentary and the use of training software utilized by astronauts for missions to the moon and Mars, alongside interactions with robotics, such as the Unitree Robotics G1 humanoid robot roaming the grounds. The event will feature immersive art installations, including works by Marina Abramović, and explorations into complex themes through various speakers.

A wide array of critical topics will be addressed through featured discussions. These include the role of satire from figures like Ben Collins of The Onion, the ownership of the future of AI from Clément Delangue of Hugging Face, and the ethics of de-extinction presented by Mark Lanier of Colossal Biosciences. Furthermore, the event will feature legal insights on the challenges of suing large technology platforms, as discussed by Mark Lanier. Political and social dynamics will also be explored through the perspectives of CJ Pearson and Kat Abughazaleh concerning the role of creators in politics and midterm results.

The fair will also feature explorations into the frontiers of artificial intelligence, including the work of Refik Anadol on his Large Nature Model, the world's first open-access generative AI model dedicated to nature, and the hyperrealistic activation NASA XOSS that immerses viewers in the environments of astronaut crews on Mars and the moon. Discussions will tackle profound philosophical questions, such as the debate surrounding the consciousness of AI, and societal anxieties related to rapid advancements in AI, as explored by Maxwell Zeff. The event will also address the implications of AI for society, examining the concerns about autonomous systems, such as experts discussing why there is skepticism regarding AI's potential to cause widespread harm.

Other featured components involve deep dives into human behavior and digital representation, with presentations covering how to communicate with dolphins by Danise Herzing of the Wild Dolphin Project. The fair will also feature creative and experiential elements, such as the immersive sensory experience Emergence by Kinda Studios, described as an evidence-based experience designed to expand liminal states of consciousness and deepen sensory presence, alongside Slow Walking, a performance by Marina Abramović involving a digital twin. The event will also incorporate perspectives on the impact of social media and digital culture, including insights from Alexis Ohanian of Reddit regarding venture capital movements and reflections on the hilarity arising from pushing AI to its limits from Evan Ratliff. The schedule will continue to evolve as more programming, including immersive art installations and further speaker announcements, is finalized.