Koert van Mensvoort - Speaker

Dr. Koert van Mensvoort is an artist and philosopher known for his work on the concept of Next Nature. He believes that our technological environment has become so complex and omnipresent that it should be seen as its own form of nature. He aims to understand our relationship with technology and create a future that benefits both humans and the planet. Van Mensvoort began his career in video games in the late 1980s and has since studied computer science, philosophy, and art. He has received degrees from Eindhoven University of Technology and the Sandberg Institute Masters of Rietveld Academy Amsterdam. He uses various media to express his philosophy, including the NANO Supermarket, which showcases potential nano-technology products, and the book "Next Nature: Nature changes along with us." Van Mensvoort is the director of the Next Nature Network, a nature organization focused on the future. He also holds positions at the Eindhoven University of Technology, the Society of Arts of the Dutch Royal Academy of Sciences, and the VPRO broadcasting organization. He has previously worked as a researcher, teacher, and Visionary in Residence at various institutions.