October 25 + 26, 2024

XPRIZE Visioneering 2024

REGISTER TODAY!

Join us as XPRIZE gathers 250 accomplished scientists, technologists, and philanthropists to debate, discuss, and prioritize which grand challenges XPRIZE should tackle next.

This year’s virtual visioneering event will take place on October 25-26, 2024. To secure your spot, please register here.

WHAT IS VISIONEERING?

XPRIZE is the global leader in designing and operating the world’s largest and most audacious incentive prize competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges. Visioneering is our signature interactive event that brings together the world’s most forward-thinking, innovative, entrepreneurial, and future-positive visionaries to discover, discuss, debate, and vote for the best ideas that could become the next XPRIZE. Check out the full agenda here.

2024 AREAS OF FOCUS

This year, XPRIZE Visioneering will focus on these grand challenge areas:

As part of this unique event, you’ll hear from our Visioneering Brain Trust, thought leaders who can speak to the barriers that lie ahead and the breakthroughs necessary to achieve an abundant future for all in each of these grand challenge areas.

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

As a virtual participant, you will not only be able to listen to prize pitches from incredible scientists, technologists, and philanthropists, but also have the opportunity to listen to panel discussions with leading experts on the universe, Biodiversity and Conservation, and more special guests. Guest speakers and panelists are being added every day. Register to secure your spot now.

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist and Author
Wendy Schmidt
President + Co-Founder, Schmidt Family Foundation, Schmidt Ocean Institute, Schmidt Sciences + 2x XPRIZE Sponsor
Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry
CEO, Roddenberry Entertainment
Philip Sheppard
Award-winning film, TV and video game composer
Anousheh Ansari
CEO, XPRIZE
Peter H. Diamandis, MD
Founder + Executive Chairman, XPRIZE
Gregg Maryniak
Co-founder + Secretary, XPRIZE

WHY ATTEND?

PULL THE FUTURE FORWARD

This is your opportunity to get an exclusive first look at new initiatives within the XPRIZE Foundation, hear from XPRIZE leadership on the Foundation’s strategic priorities, and meet competing teams that are creating cutting-edge technologies.

As an attendee, the most significant part of the event is the opportunity for you to truly take an active role in shaping our future. This lively event lets you get behind the prize idea you most passionately feel about. Throughout, you’ll join spirited debates and lobby your fellow attendees in an effort to back your choice for the next XPRIZE. The event will culminate in choosing a final winning prize idea.

CONNECT

The visionaries in our ecosystem inform and inspire XPRIZE’s radically optimistic vision of the future. Throughout the event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers, leaders, and experts from around the globe as we build a more hopeful and abundant future together, one crazy idea at a time.

RADICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

Interested in learning how to solve challenging problems? XPRIZE delivers breakthrough results using the power of moonshot thinking and incentivized competition. Visioneering will equip you with an in-depth, hands-on understanding of our solution-focused framework and process that can be leveraged in your workplace or industry.

XPRIZE WINNER’S CIRCLE

This is a rare opportunity to meet the teams and companies who have competed in previous XPRIZE competitions and learn more about their breakthrough technology and solutions. These are tomorrow’s thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Whether you’re a prospective investor or just a fan–you’ll want to meet them.

AGENDA (subject to change)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

9:00am-9:45amXPRIZE Ignition Sequence
9:45am-10:15amMission Log: A Look Back
10:15am-11:00amArchitecting the Future: Global Visioneering
11:00am-11:30amBREAK
11:30am-12:30pmCrazy Ideas: 2024 Prize Concepts
12:30pm-1:45pmBREAK
1:45pm-2:30pmNew Frontiers: Prizes in Development
2:30pm-2:45pm30 Years of Impact
2:45pm-3:15pmOceans of Impact: A Conversation with Wendy Schmidt
3:15pm-3:30pmBREAK
3:30pm-4:15pmWhere Are They Now?: Qualcomm Tricorder + Progressive Automotive
4:15pm-4:45pmDiscoveries from the Canopy: XPRIZE Rainforest
4:45pm-5:00pmBREAK
5:00pm-5:15pmMusical Performance

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

9:00am-9:15amMusical Performance
9:15am-9:30amDaily Mission
9:30am-10:00amBright Futures: Young Innovators Leading The Charge
10:00am-10:30amBold Ideas with XPRIZE Connect
10:30am-11:00amBREAK
11:00am-12:00pmThe Next 30 Years: Fireside Chat with Neil deGrasse Tyson
12:00pm-1:30pmBREAK
1:30pm-1:45pmRace to the Top: Global Visioneering Workshops
1:45pm-2:15pmRace to the Top: Global Visioneering Workshops: Top 10 Prize
2:15pm-2:30pmBREAK
2:30pm-3:15pmPrize Pitch Workshop 1: Biodiversity + Conservation
Prize Pitch Workshop 1: Climate + Energy
Prize Pitch Workshop 1: Deep Tech + Quantum
Prize Pitch Workshop 1: Health
Prize Pitch Workshop 1: Learning + Society
3:15pm-4:00pmPrize Pitch Workshop 2: Biodiversity + Conservation
Prize Pitch Workshop 2: Climate + Energy
Prize Pitch Workshop 2: Deep Tech + Quantum
Prize Pitch Workshop 2: Health
Prize Pitch Workshop 2: Learning + Society
4:00pm-4:45pmVoting Explanations/Virtual Voting

REGISTER NOW

Registration is open now!

FAQs

1. How do attendees register for Visioneering 2024?

Attendees can register at xprize.org/virtual.

2. What are the system requirements for attendees?

The Attendee Website is compatible with the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. The app requires iOS 15+ or Android 10+.

3. How can I access the Attendee Website and app?

Instructions will be emailed to all registered users ahead of the event.

4. Will recordings be available?

Yes, recordings will be available on the Attendee Website/app.

5. Is there a cost for registration?

Registration is valued at $500.

6. How can I access the programming?

Registered users will receive links to access the Attendee Website and download the app via email. Through the Attendee website and app, you will be able to watch sessions live, access recordings of past sessions, and vote for future XPRIZE competitions.

7. Will there be audience Q&A?

Yes, there will be Q&A during fireside chats and during the prize sketch workshops. Those features will appear in the livestream via the app and the Attendee Website.

8. How can attendees get technical support?

Email any issues to [email protected].