At a time when a virus threatens to bring us to our knees, join us for a Long Conversation about engineering biology for the benefit of all. Boston is a global center of innovation in this space, and our Boston-based book contributors are among the brightest lights. These big thinkers will share their startling, provocative, and largely positive visions for our future. RSVP to join the livestream and a chance to win a free copy of the book.

Jason Kelly of Ginkgo Bioworks and Jen Reddy of Manifest Boston kick off this special, interactive evening. Jane Metcalfe, NEO.LIFE Founder, will lead the conversation featuring:

Christina Agapakis — Synthetic biologist, artist, creative director at Ginkgo Bioworks

Siranush Babakhanova — Transhumanist, founder of the MIT student group Xapiens

Brian Bergstein — Deputy opinion editor, Boston Globe and coeditor of Neo.Life

George Church — Harvard professor of health sciences and technology 

Juan Enriquez — Futurist, author, managing director of Excel Venture Management

Steve Ramirez — Neuroscientist, professor at Boston University

During the livestream, we will be giving away copies of Neo.Life: 25 Visions for the Future of Our Species, thanks to Manifest Boston.

Endless West, the molecular spirits company, is creating a signature cocktail recipe for the event, which will be featured in the Viewer’s Guide. If you’d like to sip along at home, use promo code NEOLIFE for 15% off online orders of Glyph whiskey, Kazoku sake, or Gemello wine placed between March 26 and April 12. We recommend ordering now for delivery by April 9th!

We look forward to seeing you for an evening of sparkling conversation about how to engineer biology for the benefit of all.