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Last fall we hosted the first annual Progress Conference. 200 people excited about human progress gathered for two days in Berkeley, California, to share ideas in deep conversation, catalyze new projects, and get energized and inspired. Several attendees even said it was the best conference they had ever attended. We shared more about our reflections here<\/a>, including a list of over a dozen write-ups from writers such as Noah Smith, Packy McCormick, Scott Alexander, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever a new movement is growing, an annual event like this is important to build its community and establish its identity. So, after last year\u2019s great reception, we\u2019re excited to announce Progress Conference 2025<\/a>. It will be bigger, longer, and better, as we build on last year\u2019s success and participant feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by:<\/strong> the Roots of Progress Institute, together with Abundance Institute, Foresight Institute, Foundation for American Innovation, Human Progress, the Institute for Progress, the Institute for Humane Studies, and Works in Progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When:<\/strong> October 16-19, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where:<\/strong> Berkeley, CA, back at the Lighthaven campus that received rave reviews for the first conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Keynotes include Sam Altman, Tyler Cowen, Jennifer Pahlka, and Blake Scholl. 30+ additional speakers will share ideas on four tracks: AI protopia, health\/biotech\/longevity, policy, and American Dynamism. Full speaker list so far<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees:<\/strong>\u00a0We expect 300+ builders, storytellers, policy makers, intellectuals, and students. This is an invitation-only event, but anyone can apply for an invitation. Complete the open application<\/a> by May 15th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program:<\/strong> The main two-day conference will happen all day Friday and Saturday, similar to 2024\u2014attend talks on topics from AI protopia to longevity to policy, sign up to run an unconference session, pitch your ideas to those who could help make your dreams a reality, and more. New for 2025, Thursday and Sunday will be add-on days, with optional gatherings for interest groups and other activities, such as SF Bay Area company tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsorships:<\/strong>\u00a0Special thanks to our early sponsors Open Philanthropy, Astera Institute, Freethink, the Future of Life Institute, Human Progress, the Institute for Humane Studies, the Foundation for Economic Education, Good Science Project, Kindred Subjects, and Manifold. We have more sponsorships available. View sponsorship opportunities here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our mission is to establish a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century, and to build a culture of progress. 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