Wired brought together some of the most influential figures in tech, culture, business, and science for a day of insightful interviews. The event took place at The Midway in San Francisco on December 4th, marking the first time it was held in person.
The Big Interview featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, who shared her vision for the future of technology; Jon M. Chu, director of "Wicked: For Good", who discussed his latest project; Daniela Amodei, cofounder of Anthropic, who talked about her groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence; Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, who shared his expertise on cybersecurity; and Eric Topol, author of "Super Agers", who explored the intersection of science and politics.
The event also featured a modern-day science fair, complete with hands-on demos and interactive experiences. Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to engage in conversations with other influential figures, including Daniel Lurie, mayor of San Francisco; Michele L. Jawando, President of Omidyar Network; Jeremy Allaire, cofounder and CEO of Circle; David Hogg, gun-safety advocate and co-founder of March for Our Lives; Leland Dudek, former acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration; Sahil Lavingia, founder and CEO of Gumroad; Alex Komoroske, CEO and cofounder of Common Tools; and Mike Masnick, founder and editor of Techdirt.
The Big Interview is WIRED's flagship series that prides itself on sparking meaningful conversations with leaders who are shaping the world. The event marked a significant milestone for WIRED, marking its first in-person event in San Francisco since 2024.
The Big Interview featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, who shared her vision for the future of technology; Jon M. Chu, director of "Wicked: For Good", who discussed his latest project; Daniela Amodei, cofounder of Anthropic, who talked about her groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence; Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare, who shared his expertise on cybersecurity; and Eric Topol, author of "Super Agers", who explored the intersection of science and politics.
The event also featured a modern-day science fair, complete with hands-on demos and interactive experiences. Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to engage in conversations with other influential figures, including Daniel Lurie, mayor of San Francisco; Michele L. Jawando, President of Omidyar Network; Jeremy Allaire, cofounder and CEO of Circle; David Hogg, gun-safety advocate and co-founder of March for Our Lives; Leland Dudek, former acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration; Sahil Lavingia, founder and CEO of Gumroad; Alex Komoroske, CEO and cofounder of Common Tools; and Mike Masnick, founder and editor of Techdirt.
The Big Interview is WIRED's flagship series that prides itself on sparking meaningful conversations with leaders who are shaping the world. The event marked a significant milestone for WIRED, marking its first in-person event in San Francisco since 2024.