BrainMind
Science Collective
Overview
BrainMind is a best-in-class community with a shared mission to advance neuroscience innovation that will most benefit humanity. The BrainMind Science Collective is an invitation-only gathering convened 150 leading scientists, innovators, and cross-disciplinary thinkers—from AI and physics to contemplative neuroscience and human flourishing—for a dynamic “unconference” experience. Over the course of the weekend, participants led breakout sessions, shared lightning talks, and shaped conversations that pushed the boundaries of discovery. Together, they explored transformative themes including consciousness, neurotechnology, vibrant brain aging, and the intersections of AI and neuroscience, all in a setting intentionally designed to spark creativity and collective curiosity.
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Hosts
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Reid Hoffman
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Michael McCullough
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Diana Saville
Sample speakers
Helen Lavretsky, UCLA
Jud Brewer, Brown University
Sergey Stavisky, University of California
Blaise Aguera y Arcas, Google
Maryam Shanech, USC
Samvit Ramadurgan, S2 Capital
Christof Koch, Allen Institute
Yulia Kovas, University of London
Richard Isaacson, Weill Cornell
Astro Teller, Google X
Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, UCLA
Yoona Kang, Rutgers University
Sean Batir, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Divya Chander, Singularity University
Dr. Bianca Jones Marlin, Columbia University
Jay Sanguinetti, University of Arizona
Sri Sarma, Johns Hopkins University
Ed Boyden, MIT
Lisa Miller, Columbia University
Esther Dyson, Wellville
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Client testimonials
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— Diana Saville, Co-Founder and COO, BrainMind
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— Juan Enriquez, Core Advisor, BrainMind
