Human Attention Summit 27

Human attention is the world’s most valuable resource.

The Human Attention Summit convenes the leaders shaping how attention is earned, valued, and protected in the age of AI. As artificial intelligence scales content, automation, and intelligence itself, the Summit explores what becomes more scarce: trust, creativity, empathy, judgment, and real human connection.

Dates

March 30 – 31, 2027

Venue

Skylight at The Refinery

City

New York, NY

Past Agenda 2026

Tuesday · April 7Speaker & Host Committee

5:00 PM

Speaker & Host Committee VIP Welcome Cocktails

The Human Attention Summit began at Casa Komos, Human Ventures’ private hospitality space in Union Square, with opening cocktails designed for conversation and connection. Over Komos, The Macallan, and Doladira, attendees heard welcome remarks from Joe Marchese and Esther Perel, who invited guests to be present and help shape the experience ahead.

7:00 PM

Curated Salon Dinners

Carefully curated groups gathered at standout New York restaurants, where chefs and owners personally welcomed each room. The evenings unfolded salon-style, giving attendees space to move freely and continue discussions sparked earlier.

The classic elegance of mid-century New York nightlife.

The only rooftop bar in Union Square, featuring wraparound views.

Come for the wood-fired pizza, stay for the wine.

An homage to Little Italy from the Musket Room team.

Simon Kim’s cocktail bar beneath Michelin-starred COTE.

Wednesday · April 8Summit Day

8:30 AM

Breakfast & Explore

9:30 AM

Opening Experience & Townhall: Smart Humans Finding Out

Nayeema RazaCreator & Host, Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsPablo TorreHost & Executive Editor, Pablo Torre Finds Out

9:50 AM

Reporting the AI Revolution

Alex KantrowitzFounder, Big TechnologyJulia AlexanderMedia Correspondent, PuckAlex HeathFounder, SourcesSara FischerMedia Correspondent, Axios

10:15 AM

The Economic Impact of AI

Dan NathanCo-Founder, RiskReversal MediaEd ElsonCo-host, Prof G MarketsSonali BasakChief Investment Strategist, iCapital

10:40 AM

Fireside Chat with Matthew Prince

Matthew PrinceCEO, CloudflareSally ShinEVP, Growth & Partnerships, CNBC

11:00 AM

Townhall: Breaking Binary

We gave participants in Union Square a few minutes to play God. See what happens when AI sits in judgment of human aggression and empathy. How will we coexist?

11:15 AM

Morning Break · Coffee & Connections

11:40 AM

Investing in the Experience Economy

Ari KastratiChief Content, Hospitality & Development Officer, MGMCarolyn EversonBoard of Directors — Disney, Under Armour, Coca-ColaNeil VogelCEO, People IncReed RaymanPartner, Apollo Global Management

12:05 PM

Esther Perel in Conversation

Esther PerelPsychotherapist, Author & Relationship ExpertJoe MarcheseCEO, Human Ventures Holdings

12:45 PM

Lunch · "Streets of New York" Style

2:15 PM

Free Will & the Science of Attention

Max MajorMentalist

2:55 PM

Fireside Chat with Arthur Sadoun & Takeshi Numoto

Arthur SadounCEO, Publicis GroupeTakeshi NumotoEVP & CMO, Microsoft

3:20 PM

Afternoon Break · Coffee & Connections

3:45 PM

Debate · AI = Abundance or Scarcity

Amanda BallantyneSenior Fellow for Workers and Tech, New America; Visiting Scholar, MIT Stone CenterArun SundararajanHarold Price Professor of Entrepreneurship & Technology, NYU SternCaroline HydeBloomberg Television Anchor; Host, "Bloomberg Tech."

4:25 PM

View from the ACLU

Ben WiznerDeputy Legal Director & Director, Center for Democracy, ACLUPeter KafkaChief Correspondent, Business Insider

4:40 PM

Shared Narratives & Culture Through Storytelling

Darren AronofskyFounder, Primordial SoupFrank Cooper IIICMO, VisaSeth MatlinsFounder, The Wisdomous Company

5:05 PM

Townhall & Closing Discussion

5:15 PM

Attention to Taste — Sip, Eat, Discuss

Alison RomanCook, Writer & NYT Best-Selling Cookbook AuthorJeff BellGlobally Renowned Bartender & Spirits ProfessionalRichard BettsWinemaker, Master Distiller & Former Master SommelierMeredith EricksonAward-Winning Food & Travel Writer; Founder, Doladira

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Human Attention @ Night

Pairs an intimate poker and nightcap lounge with food by Lilia and a sunset festival featuring immersive experiences and live performances from Beau Cruz, Mojave Grey and Night Tales.

2026 Recap

Highlights from the summit.

Scene from the 2026 Human Attention Summit