The Curve is a 2.5-day conference scheduled for October 3-5, 2025, in Berkeley, California. Organized by the Golden Gate Institute for AI, this invite-only event brings together a curated group of thinkers, builders, and leaders to address the most pressing questions surrounding artificial intelligence.
The conference will delve into topics such as unlocking AI's potential for scientific discovery, the concentration or distribution of power through AI, potential catastrophic or existential risks, the pace of AI development, its impact on employment and economic growth, and implications for national security and global power dynamics. Sessions are designed to foster interactive workshops, debates, and fireside chats, encouraging deep engagement among participants.
Attendees can expect ample networking opportunities, with the venue set up to facilitate small group and one-on-one conversations. The event will feature notable speakers, including Jack Clark, Head of Policy at Anthropic; Jason Kwon, Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI; Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers; and Dylan Patel, CEO of SemiAnalysis. The conference aims to create an environment where participants can share knowledge, explore disagreements, build bridges, and make progress toward solutions in the AI domain.
The Curve is ideal for researchers, engineers, executives from leading AI labs, policy researchers, government officials, startup founders, journalists, academics, and venture capitalists who are actively shaping the future of AI. The event offers a unique platform for these professionals to engage in high-quality dialogue on the most contentious and consequential questions about AI.
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Speakers(50)
Alex Rives
Co-founder & Chief Scientist at EvolutionaryScale
Alex Rives co-founded EvolutionaryScale and serves as Chief Scientist, focusing on AI and evolutionary biology.
Alexandra Reeve Givens
President & CEO at Center for Democracy and Technology
Alexandra Reeve Givens is the President and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, advocating for digital rights.
Allan Dafoe
Director at Google DeepMind
Allan Dafoe directs research at Google DeepMind, focusing on the governance and societal impacts of AI.
Andy Konwinski
Co-founder of Databricks, Perplexity at Laude
Andy Konwinski co-founded Databricks and Perplexity, and is involved with Laude, focusing on data and AI technologies.
Annette Bernhardt
Director, Technology & Work Program at UC Berkeley Labor Center
Annette Bernhardt directs the Technology & Work Program at the UC Berkeley Labor Center, studying the impact of technology on labor markets.
Aparna Chennapragada
Chief Product Officer, Experiences and Devices at Microsoft
Aparna Chennapragada is the Chief Product Officer for Experiences and Devices at Microsoft, leading product innovation.
Audrey Tang
Cyber Ambassador, 1st Digital Minister at Taiwan
Audrey Tang is Taiwan's Cyber Ambassador and the first Digital Minister, known for her work in digital democracy.
Ben Buchanan
Former White House Special Advisor on AI at Johns Hopkins University
Ben Buchanan, formerly a White House Special Advisor on AI, now researches cybersecurity and AI at Johns Hopkins University.
Brad Carson
Former Congressman at Americans for Responsible Innovation
Brad Carson, a former U.S. Congressman, is involved with Americans for Responsible Innovation, promoting ethical technology development.
Catherine Bracy
Founder & CEO at TechEquity
Catherine Bracy founded and leads TechEquity, focusing on ensuring technology-driven economic growth is inclusive.
Chad Jones
Professor of Economics at Stanford GSB
Chad Jones is a Professor of Economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business, specializing in economic growth and innovation.
Daniel Kokotajlo
Co-author of AI 2027 at AI Futures Project
Daniel Kokotajlo, associated with the AI Futures Project, co-authored 'AI 2027', exploring future AI developments.
Dean Ball
Former White House OSTP at Foundation for American Innovation
Dean Ball, formerly with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, now contributes to the Foundation for American Innovation.
Divya Siddarth
Co-founder & Executive Director at Collective Intelligence Project
Divya Siddarth co-founded and serves as Executive Director of the Collective Intelligence Project, exploring collaborative problem-solving.
Divyansh Kaushik
Vice President at Beacon Global Strategies
Divyansh Kaushik is a Vice President at Beacon Global Strategies, focusing on technology and national security policy.
Dylan Patel
Founder & CEO at SemiAnalysis
Dylan Patel is the Founder and CEO of SemiAnalysis, providing analysis on the semiconductor industry.
Gary Marcus
Professor at NYU
Gary Marcus is a Professor at NYU, known for his work in cognitive science and AI.
Geoff Ralston
Former President of YC at Safe AI Fund
Geoff Ralston, former President of Y Combinator, is involved with the Safe AI Fund, promoting responsible AI development.
Greg Corrado
Distinguished Scientist at Google
Greg Corrado is a Distinguished Scientist at Google, contributing to advancements in machine learning and AI.
Helen Toner
Director of Strategy at Center for Security and Emerging Technology
Helen Toner is the Director of Strategy at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology, focusing on AI policy.
Helena Fu
Director, Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies at US Department of Energy
Helena Fu leads the Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies at the U.S. Department of Energy, overseeing technology policy.
Ian Bassin
Co-founder & Executive Director at Protect Democracy
Ian Bassin co-founded and serves as Executive Director of Protect Democracy, an organization dedicated to preventing authoritarianism.
Jack Clark
Co-founder & Head of Policy at Anthropic
Jack Clark co-founded Anthropic and serves as Head of Policy, guiding the company's approach to responsible AI development.
James Cham
Partner at Bloomberg Beta
James Cham is a Partner at Bloomberg Beta, investing in early-stage companies transforming work through technology.
Jason Clinton
Chief Information Security Officer at Anthropic
Jason Clinton is the Chief Information Security Officer at Anthropic, overseeing the company's cybersecurity strategies.
Jason Kwon
Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI
Jason Kwon serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI, guiding the organization's strategic direction.
Jedidah Isler
Chief Science Officer at Federation of American Scientists
Jedidah Isler is the Chief Science Officer at the Federation of American Scientists, promoting science policy and education.
Joe Allen
Author at War Room
Joe Allen is the author of 'Dark Aeon' and a contributor to War Room, exploring the intersection of technology and society.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Actor / Filmmaker / Entrepreneur at Inception, Don Jon, HITRECORD
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur known for his roles in 'Inception' and 'Don Jon', and for founding HITRECORD.
Joshua Achiam
Head of Mission Alignment at OpenAI
Joshua Achiam is the Head of Mission Alignment at OpenAI, focusing on aligning AI development with organizational goals.
Joshua Rothman
Ideas Editor & Writer at The New Yorker
Joshua Rothman is the Ideas Editor and a writer at The New Yorker, covering a range of topics including technology.
Keerthana Gopalakrishnan
Research Scientist at Google DeepMind
Keerthana Gopalakrishnan is a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, working on advanced AI research.
Klon Kitchen
Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies
Klon Kitchen is the Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies, specializing in technology and national security.
Kyla Scanlon
Founder, Author of 'In this Economy?' at Bread
Kyla Scanlon is the Founder of Bread and author of 'In this Economy?', focusing on economic education.
Lukas Biewald
Co-founder & CEO at Weights & Biases
Lukas Biewald is the Co-founder and CEO of Weights & Biases, a company providing tools for machine learning practitioners.
Mike Kubzansky
CEO at Omidyar Network
Mike Kubzansky is the CEO of Omidyar Network, leading initiatives in social impact and technology.
Nathan Lambert
Senior Research Scientist at Allen Institute for AI
Nathan Lambert is a Senior Research Scientist at the Allen Institute for AI, working on machine learning research.
Neil Chilson
Head of AI Policy at Abundance Institute
Neil Chilson leads AI policy initiatives at the Abundance Institute, focusing on the societal impacts of artificial intelligence.
Randi Weingarten
President at AFT
Randi Weingarten is the President of the American Federation of Teachers, advocating for educators and students.
Ronnie Chatterji
Chief Economist at OpenAI
Ronnie Chatterji serves as the Chief Economist at OpenAI, analyzing the economic implications of artificial intelligence.
Roy Bahat
Head at Bloomberg Beta
Roy Bahat leads Bloomberg Beta, a venture capital firm investing in the future of work and AI.
Saif Khan
Distinguished Technology Fellow at Institute for Progress
Saif Khan is a Distinguished Technology Fellow at the Institute for Progress, researching technology policy and innovation.
Sam Hammond
Chief Economist at Foundation for American Innovation
Sam Hammond serves as the Chief Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, analyzing economic policies related to technology.
Sam Rodriques
Co-founder & CEO at FutureHouse
Sam Rodriques is the Co-founder and CEO of FutureHouse, working on innovative technologies for the future.
Sayash Kapoor
Co-author of AI as Normal Technology at Princeton
Sayash Kapoor, affiliated with Princeton, co-authored 'AI as Normal Technology', examining AI's integration into society.
Ted Chiang
Author
Ted Chiang is an acclaimed author known for works like 'Stories of Your Life and Others' and 'Exhalation'.
Tim O'Reilly
Founder & CEO at O'Reilly Media
Tim O'Reilly is the Founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media, a company known for its technology publications and conferences.
Timothy Lee
Writer at Understanding AI
Timothy Lee writes for 'Understanding AI', providing insights into artificial intelligence developments.
Yoshua Bengio
Professor, Turing Award Laureate at University of Montreal
Yoshua Bengio is a Professor at the University of Montreal and a Turing Award Laureate, recognized for his contributions to deep learning.
Zoë Hitzig
Research Scientist at OpenAI
Zoë Hitzig is a Research Scientist at OpenAI, focusing on the intersection of AI and social sciences.
Event Details
- Date
- October 3-5, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Berkeley, United States
- Berkeley, CA
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Researchers, engineers, executives from AI labs, policy researchers, government officials, startup founders, journalists, academics, and venture capitalists.
- Attendees
- Approximately 250