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SUMMARY:Designing a Bigger Life in an AI-Enmeshed World\, at NerdFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview\n\n\n\n\nSession Title:  AI + Me + Others + Experiments: Designing a Bigger Life in an AI-Enmeshed World \n\nJoin Dr. Gigi Johnson for a fast-paced\, delightfully nerdy keynote that re-centers you in the age of AI. In this session\, you’ll explore what it means to live and create in an AI-enmeshed world\, where your biggest accelerant isn’t the model you use—it’s how you combine your curiosity\, your collaborators\, and your willingness to run small\, bold experiments. \n\nYou’ll discover practical ways AI can help you spot meaningful signals\, design quick experiments\, and expand your creative\, entrepreneurial\, or academic projects. You’ll leave with a take-home AI Answer Card and the confidence to design your future with AI. \n\nCome curious. Leave superpowered.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Description\n\n\n\n\nNerd Fest is a three-day celebration of the boundless world of curiosity\, exploring and connecting across an ever-expanding definition of “nerd”—from AI and the natural sciences to gaming\, media\, arts\, and culture.
URL:https://rethinknext.com/event/nerdfest-2026-designing-a-bigger-life-in-an-ai-enmeshed-world/
LOCATION:Hub 101\, Cal Lutheran\, 31416 Agoura Road\, #105\, Westlake Village\, California\, 91361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Conferences,Futures Events,Keynotes,Rethink Next
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SUMMARY:AI Amplified Career Navigation\, at UCLA Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview\n\n\n\n\nThe job search has changed faster than most people realize. AI tools\, resume-screening software\, and higher application volumes now shape how roles are discovered\, filtered\, and filled—often before a human ever reviews a resume. \n   \nDr. Gigi Johnson (’88) explores what’s really happening in today’s job market and how professionals can use AI thoughtfully to explore new career directions\, strengthen resumes\, interview preparation\, improve visibility\, and network more effectively—without getting overwhelmed or sounding generic. \n \nThis 60-minute session is practical\, accessible\, and designed for Anderson alumni at all stages of career transition. No technical background is required. \n\nThis event is for UCLA Anderson Alumni Only. If you are not an Alumn\, please sign up with Rethink Next for future versions of this event for a broader audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Description\n\n\n\n\nAlumni Career Services  offers a comprehensive set of resources to support UCLA Anderson alumni career development. No matter what stage you are in your career\, take advantage of the benefits exclusive to UCLA Anderson alumni to ensure your continued professional success.   \nThis event is organized by David Cooley\, Director\, UCLA Anderson Alumni Career Services.
URL:https://rethinknext.com/event/ucla-anderson-ai-amplified-career-navigation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Tools,Education,Rethink Next,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Designing AI for Luck\, EPIC 2026
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview \n\nDesigning for Luck: Building Serendipity Systems for an AI-Shaped World90-minute workshop; part of a three-day Conference Ticket \nTicket: $1200 for 3 day ticket – contact us for a friends-of-the-family discounthttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-epic-international-summit \nLuck isn’t random. It’s designable — if you know where to look and what to build. \nThis 90-minute workshop reclaims serendipity as a practical skill for navigating AI-mediated systems. Using Rethink Next’s Amplified Self framework\, we’ll work with three hands-on tools: Postcards from Possible Futures\, the Real Options Canvas\, and the Signal Garden — to map hidden opportunities\, design low-risk experiments\, and decide what to prune\, watch\, or water next. \nPart of the 2026 EPIC International Summit\, April 27-29 at Rancho Tajiguas Preserve\, Santa Barbara County. Three-day conference ticket required. Contact us about friends-of-the-family pricing or register at the EPIC site. \n\n\nEvent Description\nIn an era of constant disruption\, the 2026 EPIC International Summit will provide a space to reset and ignite creative leadership to inspire greater ingenuity. During this three-day intimate Summit experience\, attendees will be able to DISCONNECT from their devices\, DISRUPT the status quo and DISCOVER new tools and methodologies that can be applied to facilitate innovative breakthroughs in their organizations and communities \nHosted at the historic Hacienda Ranch at Rancho Tajiguas Preserve in Santa Barbara County\, the Summit allows for attendees to pause from the daily grind and explore strategies to spark the much-needed creative-thinking skills required to navigate this very unpredictable world. \nJoin a cross-pollination of dynamic creativity thought-leaders\, executives\, educators\, researchers\, artists and entrepreneurs\, as we dive into the 2026 Summit theme of “Collective Exploration”.
URL:https://rethinknext.com/event/designing-ai-for-luck-at-epic-2026/
LOCATION:Rancho Tajiguas Preserve\, Pacific Coast Highway\, Goleta\, California\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI in Everyday Life\, AC Bilbrew Library
DESCRIPTION:A free community workshop presented by Rethink Next in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library. \nLearn how today’s smart tools can help with everyday tasks — remembering information\, writing simple messages\, translating instructions\, and getting clarity on confusing topics. We’ll also cover essential digital safety skills so you know how to spot scams\, fake messages\, and high-pressure tactics online. \nNo device needed. No tech experience required. Just bring your curiosity. \nThis workshop is part of an ongoing series of technology programs for the LA Public Library community.
URL:https://rethinknext.com/event/ai-in-everyday-life/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Tools,Education,Educational Technology,Workshops
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