OnSaturday, November 22, 2025at the Huntington Beach Building (OC Fairgrounds), thousands of fans will step into a 25,000 sq. ft. time machine packed with interactive zones, live music, and high-energy experiences built for maximum social media buzz.
On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Huntington Beach Building (OC Fairgrounds), thousands of fans will step into a 25,000 sq. ft. time machine packed with interactive zones, live music, and high-energy experiences built for maximum social media buzz.
From the dance floor to the photo ops, Flashback ’79 is built forshareability— every guest becomes a brand amplifier. Sponsorship includes high-visibility opportunities across digital, on-site, and PR campaigns.
Logo placement at key photo zones & stage backdrops
Sponsored lounges, contests, or activations
Social media mentions, influencer integration, and livestream visibility
Email, ticketing, and web branding opportunities
Full ROI recap post-event
Why Participate as a Vendor
40’x80’ curated Vendor Village inside the venue
Themed booths styled as “time capsule pop-ups”
Perfect fit for vintage fashion, vinyl, retro collectibles, food, and art
Opportunities for co-branded photo ops, giveaways, and product sampling
[Agenda]
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.
[Our sponsors]
Supported by
[Our speakers]
Get inspired by minds thatbend the rules
Join global innovators, creators, and critical thinkers for two unforgettable days in Amsterdam.
Dr. Samuel Adeyemi
Neuroethics Researcher, University of Cape Town
Dr. Anika Rao
AI Ethics Fellow, Stanford
Julien Becker
Head of Systems Design, ETH Zurich
Luciano Ferraro
Speculative Designer, Studio Inverso
Min-Jae Park
Creative Director, Meta Human Lab
Noah Klein
Futures Architect, MIT Media Lab
[Faqs]
Questions?We've Got You.
Who is SYNTHESIS [2026] for?
Hear from leading voices at the edge of AI, ethics, systems design, and human experience. Our keynotes are provocations — not presentations — designed to disrupt your assumptions and ignite new thinking.
Is this a tech conference or a design festival?
Hear from leading voices at the edge of AI, ethics, systems design, and human experience. Our keynotes are provocations — not presentations — designed to disrupt your assumptions and ignite new thinking.
Do I need to be an expert in AI to attend?
Hear from leading voices at the edge of AI, ethics, systems design, and human experience. Our keynotes are provocations — not presentations — designed to disrupt your assumptions and ignite new thinking.
What’s included in my registration?
Hear from leading voices at the edge of AI, ethics, systems design, and human experience. Our keynotes are provocations — not presentations — designed to disrupt your assumptions and ignite new thinking.
Will there be a livestream or remote access?
Hear from leading voices at the edge of AI, ethics, systems design, and human experience. Our keynotes are provocations — not presentations — designed to disrupt your assumptions and ignite new thinking.
