Big Bang: Party After Dark

It was a spectacular night of science, live music, tasty treats, open bar with craft cocktails, and much more—all in support of the Academy’s mission to regenerate the natural world. 

Attendees enjoyed the Women in AI Panel: Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence, an engaging conversation in Morrison Planetarium with leading women pioneers working in artificial intelligence who are transforming the industry through innovation, research, and advocacy.

Plus, VIP ticket holders got early access at 8 p.m., access to the VIP Lounge, and exclusive offerings throughout the evening. 

Join us for an engaging conversation at 10 p.m. in Morrison Planetarium with leaders working in artificial intelligence who are transforming the industry through innovation, research, and advocacy. 

• Moderator Cheryl Vanderbilt - Senior Producer of Immersive Media at California Academy of Sciences.
• Kian Beyzavi - Academy trustee and Vice President of AI Strategy and Operations at Danaher
• Susanna Raj - CEO and Founder of AI4Nomads and Co-Founder of Global South in AI
• Ye Wang - Senior Principal Research Scientist at Autodesk

Attendees may win a Claude.ai Pro subscription, giant Claude plushie, and more!

DJ D Sharp is a globally recognized DJ and music maestro, known for his electrifying sets that span genres and continents. As the official DJ of the Golden State Warriors for over a decade, he commands crowds at Chase Center while also rocking elite events for Fortune 500 companies, world leaders, and even President Barack Obama.

Join the party in the VIP Lounge to hear the tunes of DJ Celeste, a dynamic, boundary-pushing DJ with over 15 years of experience spinning events. A pioneer in both live and virtual reality performances, she blends high-energy house, hip-hop, and eclectic beats with seamless mixing and crowd-reading expertise, all while amassing millions of streams for her original music.

Make your way around the Academy and visit science stations to learn how technology fuels our mission to regenerate the natural world. Get hands on with Academy scientists to digitize botany samples, scan specimens, race to fill pipettes, barcode insects, link birdsongs to biodiversity, and more!

Grab a craft cocktail from our hidden speakeasy! Embark on a hunt for the secret spot, located within the West Garden and hear the tunes of Mae Powell Jazz Trio.