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“Attend the 2026 Reproductive Frontiers Summit, June 16–18, Berkeley” by TsviBT, K Richards

Mar 23, 2026
Announcement of a 2026 summit in Berkeley about cutting-edge reproductive technologies. Discussion of topics like polygenic prediction, embryo editing, in vitro gametogenesis, and artificial wombs. Conversation about ethics, regulation, funding bottlenecks, and how the field relates to intelligence amplification and longterm risk. Invitation to scientists, regulators, ethicists, funders, and curious thinkers.
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ADVICE

Buy Early Bird Tickets To Support The Summit

  • Buy very early bird tickets now to support the summit and secure a spot before March ends.
  • The summit runs June 16–18 at Lighthaven in Berkeley and the website reproductivefrontiers.org lists speakers and ticket tiers.
INSIGHT

Summit Targets Broad Reprotech Ecosystem

  • The summit intentionally targets a cross-disciplinary community spanning scientists, regulators, ethicists, investors, philanthropists, parents, and curious thinkers.
  • Zvi lists specific technical specialties like IVG, polygenic prediction, epigenetic editing, ovarian culture, and single-cell microfluidics to signal depth.
ANECDOTE

First Summit Drew Leading Researchers

  • Zvi recounts the inaugural 2025 event which had over 100 attendees and speakers like Steve Hsu, George Church, and Henry Greely.
  • Attendee N=27 rated talks and conversations highly, averaging about 8/10 recommendations.
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