On September 27th, 2025, we brought together artists, technologists, designers, educators and community organizers for a one-day gathering at the 9th Avenue Gallery in Seattle, WA. Organized by Third Place Technologies and Future Arts with the support of Cornish College of the Arts and Artist Trust, the event was designed to energize the arts and tech community in the Pacific Northwest.

The event was a success, both in community building and the sharing of work and ideas. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen and attended the event.

We are in the process of looking at what a 2026 edition would look like, so check back here for more on that in the future.

A video was captured of the symposium proceedings and we’ll be adding more documentation and synthesis of the event as we process it all.

Take a look below, or get more detail on our Program page.

About the Symposium

This was a chance for us to collectively share ideas, see what others are up to, and start building stronger connections across our diverse creative landscape. Focused on individuals creating with code, crafting interactive installations, experimenting with generative or XR media, curating experiences, organizing community, or building new tools.

The day was split into two parts. During the daytime symposium, we hosted a mix of a panel discussion, short presentations, and a town hall style conversation focused on where our community is now and what we want to build together moving forward.

In the evening, the space transformed into a pop-up exhibition and social soirée, featuring artists working with emerging technologies. It was a lively, informal atmosphere with demos, installations, and opportunities to meet others working at the intersections of creative practice and innovation.