The Future of Next

Johns Hopkins closes its 150th anniversary year by looking ahead and bringing together the leaders, thinkers, and creators who can help shape what comes next. Surgeons and historians, mayors and artists, journalists and researchers will come together to explore the ideas shaping the future of health, technology, democracy, our cities, and the arts a nd how we can turn bold thinking into meaningful impact. Join Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., for a free, full-day event celebrating 150 years of innovation and discovery. From health to technology to civic life, at the Future of Next attendees will ask: What does change mean for you? The day features a keynote from Kevin Ashton, who coined the term "Internet of Things," and conversations with Atul Gawande, Anne Applebaum, D. Watkins, Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore, Peabody's Wendel Patrick, and Johns Hopkins President Ron Daniels, moderated by NBC News' Hallie Jackson. Afternoon breakout sessions dig into the future of cities, aging, and creativity, with a closing session on the future of the American research university. ial Sciences,Arts \+ Humanities,Government \+ Policy