“Transhumanism: The Next Logical Step in Our Evolution” with Peter Xing

This session is an introduction to Transhumanism, a global movement of people who want to transcend the limitations of our human biology using science and technology.

It will cover some of the latest breakthroughs that will pave the way for humanity to extend the healthy human lifespan, to merge with artificial intelligence, and to expand our wellbeing through abundance.

It will emphasize why now the most important time is in human history to shape the future of our species through the Transhumanist movement – why we need to embrace it, accelerate it in a positive direction for society, and make the technologies available for everyone.

About the Speaker: 

Peter is a keynote speaker and writer on transhumanism and emerging technologies. He is the co-founder of Transhumanism Australia, a community of technologists dedicated to helping society transcend the limitations of our human biology using science and technology. He also works on technology and growth initiatives at KPMG, helping organizations navigate and flourish in these unprecedented times of accelerating change and disruption. Peter is part of the SingularityU Australia team as an advisory board member. He is also an executive member of Science Party Australia, a political party committed to upholding the scientific method in policymaking.

Peter works on co-designing the strategy and developing solutions for businesses in preparation for the impact of automation from emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology, and the internet of things in every industry. He manages projects which automate the delivery of actionable business insights to leadership using digital, data, and design principles.

This event is open to everyone!