DEMO2026 DEMO+

Join a rising group of art, design, and technology professionals for an insider experience at NEW INC’s DEMO2025. Introducing DEMO+, a special program for curators, creative directors, funders, investors, and cultural workers looking to expand their expertise and their networks in a rapidly developing field.

Culture continues to lead developments in policy, technology, and business. DEMO2025 sits at the center of these developments, now you can too. DEMO+ ticket buyers receive a tailored experience with special benefits during DEMO, including:

  • Interactive workshops led by thought leaders from the NEW INC community
  • Guided tour of WSA’s campus in Lower Manhattan and Tribeca Immersive
  • An exclusive peek inside the New Museum’s newly expanded space
  • Free access to all DEMO2025 programs, parties, and ticketed events
  • Reserved seating for all DEMO2025 Main Stage Talks
  • Introductions to select DEMO2025 presenters, partners, and sponsors
  • Festival merch designed by COME TEES
  • A complimentary New Museum Membership

DEMO+ is a new pilot program offered by NEW INC. Tickets are limited and are offered for $500 per person (group packages available). Sales support NEW INC’s vital work as an incubator for visionary projects at the leading edge of art, design, and technology. For inquiries, please reach out to incubator@newinc.org

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Under the Hood

June 4, 12-1pm

In this insider demonstration, three artists will share how they’ve designed custom systems, workflows, and tech to suit their creative needs. First, Tara Rose Morris will show her open-source workflow, which includes rotoscoping, motion capture, and video generation. Then, Avneesh Sarwate and Sumanth Srinivasan will demonstrate the workflows for their browser-based instrument—including how they built it, and what their custom tool makes possible in comparison to out-of-the-box workspaces. Lastly, Carrie Wang will lead a mini AI workshop where she’ll show the tools she employs for her critical, conversational AI projects.

Wayfinding

June 5, 12-1pm

What role do artists play in the development of ethical technology, and how can philanthropists best bolster their work? In this funding-focused conversation, a panel of corporate sponsors and philanthropists will share how they’re designing innovative initiatives to support an evolving ecosystem of artists and organizations experimenting with technology.

WSA Tour + Tribeca Immersive Walkthrough

June 6, 11:30-12pm

During this special tour, Karen Wong, Chief Brand Officer at the New Museum, will lead a walk around WSA’s lower Manhattan campus—a cultural ecosystem and hub of artists, producers, and creative businesses housed in an iconic Fox and Fowle 1980s skyscraper. Participants will also get a first look at the new Tribeca Immersive exhibition, co-organized by our partners at Onassis ONX.