Call for New Humans

Hack, mentor, volunteer, or simply explore how art and technology connect us all. Be part of a creative community in Milano, San Francisco and around the world.

Oct 19, 2025

As our cognition becomes atmospheric, our bodies networked, and our societies algorithmic, The New Human asks: how do we stay human together?

Together, we’ll prototype The New Human, layered, adaptive, and beautifully unpredictable in a series of events as part of the ART+TECH Festival (2026) in Milano, San Francisco and around the world.

This isn’t your typical hackathon. A living cultural R&D experience, a creative playground for human–tech co-evolution, not a standard event. Where artists, technologists, and curious humans collaborate to explore what it means to be human in an age of intelligent machines, embodied AI, and sensory experiences.

Ideas born during the hackathon may grow into full installations showcased during Milano Art Week and Design Week 2026 and beyond: traveling exhibitions, open-source toolkits, and residencies around the world.

Ways to Participate

There’s no one way to join. Creativity flows in every direction. Build, imagine, organize, mentor, or simply explore. 👉 Submit your interest here

🧩 Creative Hackers

Who: Hackers, Artists, Designers, Technologists, Entrepreneurs, Philosophers… anyone ready to blur boundaries and make something extraordinary.

Why:

✨ Learn and share knowledge

🌀 Explore new ideas and tools

🎉 Have fun and collaborate

🤝 Connect with mentors and peers

🌍 Show your work during Milano Art Week and Design Week

How: Hack it out this March in Milan or Online, a weekend of hands-on creation, shared discovery, and inspired improvisation.

What: Prototype installations, performances, digital experiments, or physical artifacts that explore The New Human.

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🧙 Mentors

Who: Artists, Technologists, and Innovators who want to support creative teams exploring The New Human.

Why:

💫 Share your expertise and creative insight

🔧 Help teams refine concepts and realize their ideas

🌱 Inspire collaboration and learning across disciplines

How: Join in person or online, we’re global by design.

What:

🍸 30 mins — Aperitivo intro & AMA before the hackathon

⚙️ 30 mins — Q&A or check-in during the hackathon (6-8 March 2026)

🏆 1–2 hrs — Mentor the selected teams preparing for Milano Design Week

🎨 (Optional) — Join us during Milano Art & Design Week

Apply to be a Mentor

🤝 Volunteers

Who: Anyone! All strengths, interests, and levels of commitment are welcome — from a few hours to full-on leadership roles.

Why:

🎉 Have fun and make an impact

💬 Meet like-minded people

🧠 Learn new skills and share your knowledge

How: Join teams for Events, Media, Design, Partnerships, or Leadership, whatever sparks your curiosity.

What: Help organize, tell stories, design visuals, connect partners, and guide our creative community. Every skill and curiosity finds a place here.

Join US!

💡 Sponsors & Partners

Who: Individuals, venues, and organizations passionate about art, technology, and community.

Why:

💖 Support artists and creative innovation

🏗️ Help create meaningful spaces for experimentation

🌍 Be recognized as a visionary partner in art and tech collaboration

How: Provide sponsorship, resources, tools, or space — every contribution fuels creativity.

What: Join the CODAME ART+TECH Festival and Exploring The New Human Hackathon as a Partner in Play, helping shape the next wave of artistic innovation.

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