Get involved

Come to a program

Everyone’s welcome. We host:

  • Pioneers, our talks with people pursuing bold ideas
  • Expeditions to labs, landmarks, bold projects, and historic World’s Fair sites
  • Tastings, demos, and other experiences

Students and teachers

We love having students in the room.

  • Bring a class to a talk
  • Let students ask the speaker anything
  • Use our recorded talks in class

Builders and organizations

If you’re working on something bold, we’d like to help you share it.

  • Speak at Pioneers
  • Host a tour of your lab, kitchen, or workshop
  • Sponsor a program
  • Create an experience with us
  • Pitch us something else. We love scheming up bold ideas.

Support our work

We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-4002796). Gifts are tax-deductible and help us put on more programs, open to everyone.

  • Give directly
  • Give through a donor-advised fund
  • Give stock

Volunteer

Help us run programs, and meet everyone who comes.

  • Greet guests at check-in
  • Set up the room
  • Take photos

Join the mailing list

Be the first to hear about new experiences and ways to help build the future.