Name: Does the Future Need Us? Buffet Dinner Included
Start: 2026-03-13T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-13T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Culinary Dropout

Does the Future Need Us? Buffet Dinner Included

Expert led-learning paired with an amazing buffet dinner including appetizers, salads, 4 entrees, sides, and dessert.
About this Event

📍 Location: Culinary Dropout, Tempe. 149 South Farmer Ave, Tempe AZ 85281

📚 Lecture: “Does the Future Need Us?” An exploration of humanity's place in a technologically evolving world.

🎤 Speaker: Andrew Maynard, PhD, is a professor at Arizona State University where he directs the Future of Being Human initiative. Trained as a physicist, he's spent the past two decades exploring how emerging technologies are transforming what it means to be human—and how we can all be part of shaping what comes next. He's advised policymakers, worked with the World Economic Forum, and written for outlets from The Washington Post to Slate. His latest book, co-authored with Jeff Abbott, is AI and the Art of Being Human.

The night is designed as a three-part talk experience, with guided table discussions between each chapter, so you can engage with the ideas and connect with the people around you.

Location:
Culinary Dropout is an American Bistro that celebrates refined rebellion. Born from a passion for great food, expertly crafted cocktails, and a deep love of music, they defy the conventional dining experience. At Culinary Dropout, they create a space where flavor and creativity collide. This is where the rules are bent, and the art of dining is redefined – one dish, one drink, and one beat at a time.

🚪Doors open at 6:00 pm, dinner starts at 6:30pm, and the talk starts at 7:15pm

🪑 Communal group tables designed for conversation. Perfect for coming solo or with friends.

🍺 Food and Drinks: Included with your ticket is an amazing buffet with 4 entrees (1 vegan/gf) plus appetizers, salads, and sides. Dessert, coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks are also included along with a cash bar.

🎥 This event may be photographed and recorded for marketing purposes. If you prefer not to appear in photos, just let us know at check-in.

🎟 Refunds are available until March 9th. Tickets are also transferable. If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to give or resell your ticket to someone else.