What is PopTech?
A Curator Of What’s Next.
A Cynicism Evaporator.
A World-Class Imaginarium.
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Dear PopTech Friends and Family,
Early Bird Registration is open for PopTech 2025: Enigma, October 7-9, 2025, in Washington, DC. We are drafting off of the energy of PopTech meet-ups over the winter that brought new connections and positive energy.
We have a new home! The renowned Studio Theatre in the heart of the historic Logan Circle neighborhood of DC. The change brings a venue with strong alignment to PopTech’s mission to create community through convening. The location taps the vibrancy of the 14th & U Street corridors, enabling us to re-create the beloved “randomized lunch” program that was born in the early days of PopTech.
Enigma captures the complexity of our times. A sustained moment informed by disequilibrium and unpredictability that is difficult to interpret. A mystery that lends itself to code-breaking and complex problem solving – the very qualities that define the PopTech community. We’re delving into AI, robotics, creative expression, human potential, climate resilience and so much more!
No one leaves PopTech without new connections and friendships that significantly change the trajectory of their lives. Sounds grand, and trust us, it is true!
Early Bird Registrations are offered at the rate of $1000 and available through June 30, 2025, at which time, the rate will increase to $1250.
Introducing the PopTech Vanguard Membership
Interested in expanded touch points beyond the annual PopTech gathering? Become a Vanguard Member! An Individual Vanguard Membership provides a +1 registration to PopTech 2025, invitations to the annual speaker’s dinner, access to select hotels near The Studio Theatre and a variety of year-round events. The Vanguard Catalyst Membership is ideal for businesses and organizations looking for exposure in the PopTech network and team building experiences for their teams. See Vanguard Membership pages for complete details
We can’t wait to see you in October for PopTech 2025: Enigma.
Stay in touch, stay in tune,
The PopTech Team
Enigma captures the complexity of the time in which we find ourselves. A sustained moment informed by disequilibrium and unpredictability that is difficult to understand and interpret – a mystery. By nature, an Enigma lends itself to code-breaking and complex problem solving – the very qualities that define the PopTech community. Come ready to delve into AI, robotics, creative expression, human potential, climate resilience and so much more! PopTech 2025 is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend, the amazing musician, Jill Sobule.
Worth a Watch
If you’re wondering why you should come to PopTech, take a moment to see what others have to say!
Want a sense of what we present? Check out the playlist from PopTech 2024: Uncharted Territory.
View the entire archive of amazing and timeless PopTech content on the PopTech YouTube Channel.
Reading Corner
Raising AI: An Essential Guide to Parenting Our Future by De Kai explores how cultures are being shaped by 8 billion humans and perhaps 800 billion AIs. Our artificial children began adopting us 10–20 years ago; now these massively powerful influencers are tweens.
What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice and Change by Emily Falk delves into the value calculation: the often-subconscious mechanism by which the brain computes our everyday choices.
March 2
1230 — 115 PM EST
Reading Corner: The Hype Handbook.
Michael Schein will read from and discuss his recent book, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable…
March 2
1230 — 115 PM EST
Reading Corner: The Hype Handbook.
Michael Schein will read from and discuss his recent book, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable…
March 2
1230 — 115 PM EST
Reading Corner: The Hype Handbook.
Michael Schein will read from and discuss his recent book, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable…