As we cross the event horizon from analog-hybrid communication and most tenets of computer hacking being in actual memories of living people, preparing to pack up the final narrative of what happened is paramount. Jason will provide a set of approaches by earlier enthusiasts and dedicated subcultures to get us all ready for a safe and healthy oblivion.

A screening of Jasmin's 24-minute short documentary/sci-fi film, Musings of a Mechatronic Mistress. The film presents Tiffany, a self-aware sex robot, on her quest to discover her identity, purpose, and creator. Exploring the future of intimacy and human-robot interaction in a humorous and engaging manner, the documentary aims to initiate discussions on queerness, feminism, sex tech, sexual identity, and societal norms. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion to delve deeper into these themes. Jasmin will be joined by two of her interviewees featured in the film in a panel discussion whose theme will be "Redefining Intimacy and Human Connection in the Age of Intelligent Machines."

In what has become a HOPE tradition, hackers from around the world will have a chance to showcase their talents in this fun display of hacker skills. You can sign up at InfoDesk and the talent you decide to share is entirely up to you. (It doesn't have to relate to hacking.) Hacker archivist Jason Scott will again be on hand to keep it all under control. Judging will be done by a combination of panelists and audience members. First place wins a valuable prize! Maybe second place too.