Future of Us Festival

Mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through a bold new citywide experiment in civic possibility. More than a festival, Future of Us is a living exploration of what our civic culture could be when we create space to connect, imagine, and act together. Grounded in over a decade of research in experience design and public engagement, every event is built to unlock complex ideas, bridge divides, and spark collective imagination for a future shaped by all of us. Crossing disciplines and bringing together voices, Future of Us is a critical first step toward fostering the kind of civic culture we need to build more sustainable, just, and beautiful futures.

Also, on Thursday, July 9 from 4–7 p.m., connect with Yes SF innovators who are working to revitalize San Francisco through their sustainable solutions. For more information on the Yes SF initiative, go to YesSF.org.

Future of Us Events at SFMOMA

July 9

• 3–6 p.m. | Core Session: Art & Tech
• 5–8 p.m. |Core Session: Art & Science
• 5:30–8 p.m. | Futures Table

July 10

• 3–5 p.m. | Future Cast

July 11

• 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sincerely San Francisco
• 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Core Session: Art & Nature
• 2–5 p.m. | Core Session: Art & Us

For event details and full program schedule, visit Future of Us.

About the Partners

Future of Us is a nonpartisan, nonprofit initiative reimagining civic life through art, storytelling, and community co-creation. Led by The Plenary, Co., it brings together a citywide coalition of artists, scientists, civic leaders, and community builders to collectively explore what San Francisco — and the country — could become.

 
Yes SF supports entrepreneurship that brings innovative solutions to San Francisco, spurring economic growth and positive impacts on SF’s revitalization efforts. Yes SF aims to create positive change by empowering local innovation ecosystems to help SF thrive as a place where people love to live and work.