12:45pm - 8:00pm /// The Times Center
DAY 1: Master Classes and Speakers

Time 12:45pm—8:00pm

We'll open doors at the Times Center at 12:45pm

Location:
The Times Center
242 West 41st St. Map
  • 12:45pm - 1:30pm

    Registration & Coffee

    We'll be serving drinks and snacks during registration, and the afternoon break. If you'd like a hearty lunch, please grab a bite before arriving!

  • 1:30pm - 1:40pm
    Opening Remarks
  • 1:40pm - 3:25pm
    Speaker Presentations
  • 3:25pm - 3:55pm
    Afternoon Break
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Master Classes

    Three 90-minute master classes will occur simultaneously in different areas of the Times Center (Theater, Hall and Lobby). Registered attendees may pick ONE master class to participate in. Advance registration IS required.

    /// Making Ideas Happen: Key Insights on Creative Execution
    w/Scott Belsky of Behance Learn More / Register
    /// Innovating in the Real World: Using Design-Thinking To Create Positive Change
    w/Diego Rodriguez of IDEO Learn More / Register
    /// Redefining Risk: Increasing Confidence in Your Unconventional Career
    w/Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity Learn More / Register
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Cocktail Reception in the Times Center gallery (21+ attendees only)
12:45pm - 8:00pm /// The Times Center
DAY 2: Speakers

Time: 9:15am—5:00pm

We'll open the doors at the Times Center at 9:15am

Location:
The Times Center
242 West 41st St.
Map
  • 9:15am - 10:00am
    Registration & Coffee
  • 10:00am - 11:20am
    Speaker Presentations
  • 11:20am - 11:50am
    Morning Break
  • 11:50am - 1:00pm
    Speaker Presentations
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Lunch
  • 2:00pm - 3:20pm
    Speaker Presentations
  • 3:20pm - 3:50pm
    Afternoon Break
  • 3:50pm - 4:50pm
    Speaker Presentations
  • 4:50pm - 5:00pm
    Closing Remarks
7:00pm - 10:00pm /// The IAC Building
DAY 2: Afterparty

Time: 7:00pm—10:00pm

The 99% Conference closes out with a bang in the gorgeous lobby of the Frank Gehry-designed IAC Building in Chelsea. We'll be showing a video installation from artist Jennifer Steinkamp on the jaw-dropping, 120-foot-long video wall, while DJ Scottie B and David Last rev up the dance floor.

All parties 21+. Nametag required. No guests.

Location:
IAC Building
555 W 18th St
Map
9:30am - 11:00am
Various Locations
/// Studio Talks & Tours

We’ve organized a variety of optional morning studio talks at locations around the city as a conference warmup.

Charity: Water How Design Can Activate Social Change
Thur 5/5 (9:30am - 11:00am)
200 Varick St, Suite 201

Registration & Details
Barbarian Group From Daydream to Deliverable: The Logistics of Idea Execution
Thur 5/5 (9:30am - 11:00am)
20 West 29th St, Ace Hotel Boardroom

Registration & Details
HUGE Inc. How To Win Friends & Push Client Projects Forward
Thur 5/5 (9:30am - 11:00am)
45 Main St., Suite 220

Registration & Details
Google Creative Lab Creating Good Things That Matter
Thur 5/5 (9:30am - 11:00am)
76 Ninth Ave

Registration & Details