IBTM World, the leading global trade show for the business events industry, is gearing up for its 20th anniversary with a stellar lineup of speakers focused on the power of human connection and experiential design. From award-winning author Simone Heng to industry titans like Jimmy Knowles and Madolyn Grove, the event promises insights into building memorable events and fostering meaningful relationships in a rapidly changing world.
Across cultures and time, the concept of invisible threads connecting people has captivated human imagination. From Greek mythology’s Moirai to Jewish pilgrims’ Kabbalah, the belief in a guiding force that bonds individuals has persisted. The Asian interpretation, exemplified in the Korean term ‘In-yun,’ depicts this connection as a red thread destined to link souls regardless of time or circumstance. In the digital age, technology has become a tangible manifestation of these invisible threads, enabling people to connect beyond geographical barriers. Despite technological advancements, the human desire for genuine connection remains unyielding. Courtship rituals may evolve, but the fundamental need for connection endures, with technology facilitating relationships that were once impossible. Ultimately, technology serves as an extension of the age-old threads of fate, weaving an interconnected web of human connection that transcends the constraints of time and circumstance.
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Dawnrunner is a new original sci-fi comic series from Detective Comics writer Ram V and artist Evan Cagle that follows Anita Marr, a mech pilot in a post-apocalyptic future who must pilot a powerful new prototype to defeat an extra-dimensional threat. It’s a mecha-kaiju story, yes, but it’s also a ghost story, depicting the relationship between Anita and a weapon that seems to have a mind of its own — quite literally. It’s a big action-drama with big, beautiful artwork and even bigger questions at its core. For example: What do all human beings have in common, even centuries apart? Or another, as Cagle puts it: ‘What if the military-industrial complex acted more like Bandai?
Putham Pudhu Kaalai, a 2020 Tamil-language anthology film, portrays five different stories that explore the themes of hope and human connection during a time of uncertainty. Directed by acclaimed filmmakers Gautham Vasudev Menon, Suhasini Maniratnam, Rajiv Menon, Karthik Subbaraj, and Sudha Kongara, the film features an ensemble cast including Jayaram, Urvashi, Shruti Haasan, Anu Hasan, Andrea Jeremiah, and Bobby Simha. Each segment highlights the resilience of human spirit and the power of love to overcome challenges. The film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Join Dulé Hill on a captivating journey through the transformative power of the arts in “The Express Way.” As he travels across the US, Hill delves into the lives of diverse artists, showcasing their unique stories and the ways in which their art connects people. From a deaf dancer finding rhythm in vibrations to an LGBTQ+ mariachi band breaking cultural barriers, this docuseries celebrates the transformative power of art and the resilience of the human spirit.
