STARTS Talks #1 - Berlin

Waag operates at the intersection of science, technology and the arts. Our work focuses on emergent technologies as instruments of social change, and is guided by the values of fairness, openness and inclusivity. Waag’s dedicated team of sixty thinkers and makers empowers people to become active citizens through technology.Waag opereert al 25 jaar op het kruispunt van kunst, wetenschap en technologie. Het verkent de sociale en culturele impact van nieuwe technologieën en hun toepassing voor sociale innovatie. Met een team van ruim zestig denkers en makers zet Waag aan tot actief burgerschap door open, eerlijke en inclusieve technologie te ontwikkelen.

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STARTS Talks is a series of presentations and discussions that bring together prominent practitioners and speakers to present their work and vision on the interactions between Science, Technology and the ARTS. The first edition of STARTS Talks takes place at the DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin with presentations and contributions by Garnet Hertz (<A HREF="http://www.disobedientelectronics.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Disobedient Electronics</A>, <A HREF="http://www.conceptlab.com/criticalmaking/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Critical Making</A>), Kristoffer Gansing <A HREF="https://transmediale.de" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">(transmediale</A>), Heinrich Eisele (Design Strategie <A HREF="http://www.drive-volkswagen-group.com/en/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">VOLKSWAGEN GROUP</A>) and <A HREF="https://starts-prize.aec.at/en/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">STARTS Prize</A> nominee Philippe Bertrand (<A HREF="http://beanotherlab.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BeAnotherLab</A>).
It is a long established fact the innovation is at the core of competitive economy and at the core of an open and meaningful society. Focusing only on scientific and technological skills is no longer sufficient. The arts are gaining a more prominent role in finding solutions to these challenges. Critical skills are needed for innovation to be realized and of value for society – skills such as creativity rooted in artistic practice.
The expertise and practice of artists can directly drive and influence innovation and technology. Artists offer new, critical perspectives, inspire new directions and act as catalyst for a successful and socially responsible transformation of technologies.
In this edition of the STARTS Talks the focus is on how the critical perspectives of the arts can inspire new directions in socially responsible transformation. The setting of the STARTS talk is included into the exhibition of Ars Electronica Linz, that is currently on display at DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin.
Program Wednesday October 18, 2017 19.00 Doors open 19.30 Presentation by Garnet Hertz 20:00 Presentation by Phillippe Bertrand from BeAnotherLab 20:20 Roundtable discussion with Kristoffer Gansing, Garnet Hertz, Heinrich Eisele, Philippe Bertrand. Moderated by Marleen Stikker. 21.00 Conclusions and drinks
Profile speakers
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<LI>Garnet Hertz is a Canadian artist and academic. Hertz is known for his electronic artworks and for his research in the area of <A HREF="http://www.conceptlab.com/criticalmaking/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">critical making</A>.</LI>
<LI>Phillippe Bertrand: interdisciplinary artist, investigator, activist from <A HREF="http://beanotherlab.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beanotherlab</A>.</LI>
<LI>Kristoffer Gansing is the artistic director of transmediale, festival for art and digital culture in Berlin.</LI>
<LI>Heinrich Eisele is creative strategist, manager and designer of the Design Strategy Department of <A HREF="http://www.drive-volkswagen-group.com/en/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Volkswagen Group</A>.</LI>
<LI>Marleen Stikker is president and co-founder of Waag Society, institute for art, science and technology in Amsterdam.</LI>
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STARTS Talks bring prominent practitioners and speakers in combination with STARTS Prize winners, honorary mentions and nominees to present their work and vision on the interactions between science, technology and the arts, its pitfalls and challenges.
The <A HREF="https://starts-prize.aec.at/en/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">STARTS Prize</A> aims to showcase and celebrate visions and achievements at the interface between innovation and creation. The European Commission’s STARTS Prize initiative is designed to spotlight people and projects that have the potential to make a sustainable positive impact on Europe’s economic, technological, social and ecological future. The competition seeks innovative projects at the nexus of science, technology and the arts.
STARTS Talks are part of the STARTS Prize activities and the STARTS initiative of the EU. STARTS Prize and STARTS Talks are coordinated by <A HREF="https://export.aec.at/berlin2017" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ars Electronica</A> Linz, <A HREF="http://www.bozar.be" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bozar</A> and Waag Society, supported by the European Commission.
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