Rethink Next

Co-Creating Futures
2023-11-20 - 2023-11-22 | UIC Barcelona, Immaculada, 22, Barcelona, 08017, Spain
Dr. Gig Johnson has given intensive workshops for three days to small groups of researchers from UIC Barcelona on new teaching methodologies: innovation, artificial intelligence, and creativity. The Co-creating Futures days, in which Johnson participated, were promoted by the Aula de Calidad e Innovación Docente de UIC Barcelona with the collaboration of the Puig Foundation, which provides resources for scholarships and grants for teaching innovation. The Aula de Calidad e Innovación Docente was born with the aim of responding to the interest of teachers to implement innovation initiatives and projects in the classroom, and to promote the continuous improvement of the teaching processes of all the teachers of UIC Barcelona. To this end, dynamics are generated in the classroom that favor teaching innovation or that foster the concern for research in teaching innovation.
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Music Futures Barcelona
2023-11-24 | ESMUC, Barecelona, Spain, Edifici de L'Auditori, C/ de Padilla, 155, L'Eixample, Barcelona, 08013, Spain
In conjunction with ANIMA, Sweet Bird, and ESMUC, out of Spain, to build a series of events and workshops on innovation, creativity, and community growth.

AI and Hollywood Webinar, at Alumni Ventures
2024-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join Alumni Ventures for a deep dive into the intersection of Hollywood and Artificial Intelligence! In the ever-evolving tale of Hollywood, a new protagonist has taken center stage – Artificial Intelligence. Explore the transformative impact of AI on the film and music industries, from scriptwriting to post-production, marketing, and beyond.

Their webinar, curated by Alumni Ventures’ AI Fund, brings together Gigi Johnson, futurist and Founding Executive Director of the UCLA Center for Music Innovation, a16z Partner Robin Guo, and Jaeson Ma, Media Executive and CEO of op3n.world to illuminate the Hollywood AI revolution.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to unravel the future of Hollywood through the lens of AI. Reserve your spot now and be part of the conversation shaping the next chapter in cinematic innovation!

Agenda:

Introduction to Hollywood AI: Explore the impact of AI on scriptwriting, casting, production, visual effects, and more.
Technological Enablers: Uncover the technologies driving Hollywood AI, including GPT-4, generative diffusion models, and real-time rendering engines.
Pioneering Startups: Spotlight on venture-backed startups transforming Hollywood with AI solutions in scriptwriting, editing, visual effects, and beyond.
AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Discuss the challenges and opportunities AI presents in the industry, from job displacement to the rise of virtual actors and deepfake technology.
Q&A Session: Engage with our panelists and get your burning questions answered.

Why Attend?

Gain insights into the latest AI innovations reshaping Hollywood.
Connect with industry leaders and experts.
Discover the future of AI in content creation and its potential impact on storytelling.

Note: You must be accredited to invest in venture capital. Important disclosure information can be found at av-funds.com/disclosures.

A Practical AI Guide for Musicians — at BIME 2025
2025-10-29 15:30 - 16:30
Event Description

The BIME PRO program – including talks, workshops, speed meetings , along with the BIME Campus masterclasses and the Start Up Village – will take place at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao (Euskalduna Bilbao, Abandoibarra Etorb., 4, 48011 Bilbao, Biscay).

Session Overview

AI is transforming how musicians get noticed, create, and manage their careers, but the noise and hype make it hard to know where to begin. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you’ll compare tools, expand your creative ideas, and explore how generative AI search could change the way fans and businesses discover you. You’ll leave with three concrete action steps to boost your visibility, creativity, and control in the age of AI.

Designing a Bigger Life in an AI-Enmeshed World, at NerdFest 2026
2026-01-30 10:00 - 2026-02-02 18:00 | Hub 101, Cal Lutheran, 31416 Agoura Road, #105, Westlake Village, California, 91361, United States
Session Overview

Session Title: AI + Me + Others + Experiments: Designing a Bigger Life in an AI-Enmeshed World

Join 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.

You’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.

Come curious. Leave superpowered.

Event Description

Nerd 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.

AI Amplified Career Navigation, at UCLA Anderson
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Session Overview

The 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.

Dr. 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.

This 60-minute session is practical, accessible, and designed for Anderson alumni at all stages of career transition. No technical background is required.

This 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.

Event Description

Alumni 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.
This event is organized by David Cooley, Director, UCLA Anderson Alumni Career Services.

Designing AI for Luck, EPIC 2026
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00 | Rancho Tajiguas Preserve, Pacific Coast Highway, Goleta, California, 93101, United States
Session Overview

Designing for Luck: Building Serendipity Systems for an AI-Shaped World90-minute workshop; part of a three-day Conference Ticket
Ticket: $1200 for 3 day ticket – contact us for a friends-of-the-family discounthttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-epic-international-summit
Luck isn’t random. It’s designable — if you know where to look and what to build.
This 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.
Part 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.

Event Description
In 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
Hosted 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.
Join 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”.

AI in Everyday Life, AC Bilbrew Library
2026-05-18 13:00 - 14:00
A free community workshop presented by Rethink Next in partnership with the Los Angeles Public Library.
Learn 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.
No device needed. No tech experience required. Just bring your curiosity.
This workshop is part of an ongoing series of technology programs for the LA Public Library community.
