YLEM is turning 45!

Join us for an amazing online event!
Our next forum is February 22nd
noon to midnight (PST)

This February 14th marks a significant milestone: the 45th anniversary of YLEM, the pioneering international organization for artists working at the intersection of science and technology.

To honor this legacy and our vibrant global community, we are delighted to host a special 12-hour online forum. This event is designed as a collective journey—reflecting on our rich history, showcasing the groundbreaking work of today, and collaboratively envisioning the future.

Adding a unique dimension to this celebration, we will feature concurrent events bridging two dynamic world regions: the San Francisco Bay Area and China's Greater Bay Area.

Here is the Schedule (Pacific Standard Time and China Standard Times):

• 11:00 AM PST | 3:00 AM (next day January 23rd) CST
  Opening & Welcome
• 12:00 PM PST | 4:00 AM CST
  YLEM Pioneers: A conversation with founding and longtime members.
• 1:00 PM PST | 5:00 AM CST
  The Next Wave: Young creatives present their visionary projects.
• 4:00 PM PST | 8:00 AM CST
  Dialogues & Innovations: Interactive sessions and artistic showcases.
• 5:00 PM PST | 9:00 AM CST Green Foot Initiatives: Spotlight on environmental projects in China.
• 6:00 PM PST | 10:00 AM CST Global Green Tech: Exploring sustainable technology in art and beyond.
• 7:00 PM PST | 11:00 PM CST Worldwide Hackerspaces: A look at collaborative maker spaces across the globe.

We warmly invite you to be part of this cross-cultural, one-of-a-kind gathering. Your presence will enrich the dialogue as we celebrate 45 years of creativity and innovation.

Meeting link

or

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ahd-ytat-svx
(learn more about Meet from the Google Workspace Learning Center)

How to prepare

Your computer: hopefully a nice big screen, good-sounding speakers, hi-res video camera, and a quality microphone.

Your broswer: Chrome or Firefox, freshly updated to the latest version

Where?

https://meet.google.com/ahd-ytat-svx
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When?

February 22nd, noon PST