Dent the Future: SDCC 2025 Reception
Since 2014, Dent the Future has hosted an exclusive reception at San Diego Comic-Con, bringing together our panelists, along with the press, innovators, and enthusiasts, to celebrate creativity and inspiration.
This year's reception, held on Thursday, July 24th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, promises to be our most compelling gathering yet as we explore the frontiers where science fiction meets scientific reality.
Meet the Minds Shaping Tomorrow
Join us for an evening with the experts behind our groundbreaking 2025 panel lineup:
Neuroscience & Consciousness Pioneers - Connect with Dr. Nicole Dudukovic (University of Oregon), Dr. Allison Komiyama (Stanford), and Dr. Sean D. Lavine (Columbia University) as they discuss the real science behind Severance and the future of memory technology.
Cybersecurity Legends - Meet Alethe Denis, DEF CON Black Badge Hall of Fame winner who compromised a Fortune 500 company live on stage, alongside other elite cybersecurity professionals exploring the hacker's mind.
Intelligence Professionals - Engage with authentic espionage experts including former CIA operatives and national security attorneys who bring real-world spy craft to Comic-Con.
Where Innovation Meets Inspiration
This isn't just networking—it's your chance to engage directly with the people building tomorrow's technologies and those who understand their implications. You'll have the opportunity to discuss:
The ethics of memory manipulation and consciousness technology
Real-world cybersecurity threats that rival any spy thriller
How authentic espionage techniques inspire better storytelling
The intersection of emerging science and popular culture
An Evening of Discovery
Enjoy wine and conversation as we bridge the gap between the technologies that inspire our favorite stories and the real-world innovations shaping our future. Whether you're a technologist, creator, journalist, or simply someone fascinated by the future, this reception offers rare access to the minds at the forefront of scientific and technological advancement.
When: Thursday, July 24th, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Dent panelists, press, innovators, and enthusiasts
What: An exclusive evening exploring where science fiction meets reality
For over a decade, Dent The Future has been bringing curious, adventurous, and diverse professionals together to explore new approaches to thinking and push breakthrough ideas. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of discovery and connection.
Space is limited. Request your invitation to be part of this exclusive gathering.