Vanessa Abrahamson Blog: At the Debut of Near Future Summit, pioneers are pushing the boundaries of science, medicine and sustainable societies with new launch initiatives

“Near Future is my kind of conference that focuses on both breadth and depth of important ideas. It was a pleasure for me to go on stage with her Arianna Huffington and David Pele for an honest conversation about the challenges and opportunities in the future of the media”, said Eva WilliamsMedium’s CEO.

The launch pad to the near future
titans of the media Arianna Huffington and Eva Williams opened the event and then vacated the stage to present 40+ speakers and 10+ company/product/project debuts. Launches in the near future included:

Celmatix | After six years in secret, Dr. Piraye Yurttas At a genomic approach to enhancing fertility.
diamond foundry | CEO Martin Röscheisen gave a first insight into the production process of “cultured diamonds” from Diamond Foundry.
FIRST | Dean Kamen shared its master plan for FIRST International – STEM-based Olympics where students compete in the name of education on a global scale.
Freenom | Genomics pioneers Dr. Karl Roberts and Gabriel Otte introduced TRINITY. Based on a simple blood sample, TRINITY provides a consumer-facing insight into a patient’s living genome and how it changes over time, e.g. B. with age, exercise and diet.
iodine | Thomas GoetzFounder of Iodine, launched the Better, Faster Depression (BFD) study with the goal of being the largest collection of data on depression to analyze the effectiveness of medications (or lack thereof) and the way out of depression.
neuroelectrics | CEO Ana Maiques revealed a never-before-seen brain-to-brain data communication experiment Spain to France.
We are curious | founder Linda Avey launched Curious, a personal platform for “health hackers” that aggregates and tracks data in partnership with OuraRingDeveloper of the world’s first ring-sized wellness computer.
Stella McCartney | Head of McCartney’s sustainability group, Claire Bergkamppledged to use only rayon from traceable, managed forests by the end of this year and are working towards creating a Cradle to Cradle Certified luxury clothing line.
The kitchen | Kimbal Musk announced the latest addition to its farm-to-table initiative, The Kitchen cherry stream, Colorado.
zymer gene | Zymergen introduced a robotic laboratory in which microbe manufacturing converts renewable raw materials into valuable chemicals.

“We have been secretly on the road to finding a way to enable women to take proactive care of their fertility for six years, and we could not have chosen a more receptive setting to reveal our approach,” said Dr. Piraye Beim, Founder and CEO of Celmatix. “By convening an intimate group of 250 avant-garde, Near Future has created this perfect community. It felt like we were witnessing Dunbar’s number, the ideally sized gathering of people to build and solidify relationships and work toward scaling critical cross-industry solutions.”

“What Zem has created is a gathering unlike any I have seen before – one that sheds light on some of the most inspiring and creative avant-garde innovations of the near future – in an environment that blends music, arts and education. Near Future Summit has made me encouraged, optimistic and excited to get involved,” he said Kimbal MuskCo-founder, The Kitchen.

Time capsules around systemic changes and possibilities
Beginning with a microcosmic look at the most disruptive inventions happening at the cellular level, and then turning to the natural and man-made systems being reshaped around us, attendees, including entrepreneurs, inventors, investors and entertainers, traveled the same Travel together for three days, creating meaningful partnerships and connections to share solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.

HealthTech Showcase by Near Future | Next generation medtech and wearables
DR Eric Topolauthor of The patient will see you Now, and the Near Future Team co-curated the HealthTech Showcase, which showcased a range of never-before-seen wearable health technologies:

OuraRing | ŌURA, the most medically accurate sleep tracker on the market.
muse | A brain-recognition headband designed to be your personal meditation assistant.
Rhythm Diagnostic Systems | MultiSense Patches are patch-sized vital sign monitoring strips.
DANA | The most comprehensive health and wellness engagement platform for measuring and monitoring subtle and acute changes in cognitive performance.
movement science Stroke Recovery System | A 3D camera and a touchscreen system enable automated and personalized physiotherapy.
sotera ViSi Mobile system | A complete wireless monitoring system for continuous recording of the most important vital signs.
AliveCor, Inc. | AliveCor® Mobile ECG is the most clinically validated mobile ECG monitor on the market, providing instant analysis to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) and normal ECGs.
Sense CoVa Monitoring System | A body-worn sensor worn at home as a necklace for patients with chronic heart disease.
Dexcom | The first FDA-cleared, fully portable system for adults and children ages 2 and up, Mobile patch for continuous glucose monitoring, allows patients to view and share real-time glucose data through a smart device.

“The companies and individuals featured at Near Future could be the pieces of a less mysterious future where we consciously work together to develop technologies and pathways that create a more sustainable, safer, just and vibrant world.” – Zem Joaquin

About Near Future Summit:
Founded by Zem JoaquinThe three-day #WorldPositive event was designed to facilitate system-level change by highlighting meta-themes and the unexpected, often unseen connections that underlie human longevity, education and well-being. Beginning with a microcosmic look at the most disruptive inventions happening at the cellular level, and then turning to the natural and man-made systems being reshaped around us, attendees, including entrepreneurs, inventors, investors and entertainers, traveled the same three-day journey together to create meaningful partnerships and connections. For more information visit http://nearfuturesummit.com and follow us on Twitter at: @nearfuturenow.

Media contact:
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