After a four-year hiatus, the F5 Festival returns with F5 EMPATH 2025, a three-day event exploring the connection between empathy and creativity.
Set for May 15-17, 2025 at Webster Hall in New York City, the festival will offer a transformative experience at the crossroads of art, design, and entertainment.
The first wave of speakers includes five pioneers in their fields, with more names to be announced soon:
- Bob Boilen – Creator of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, redefining live music with intimate performances.
- Bibi Brzozka – Global expert on love, intimacy, and holistic sexuality, helping audiences deepen connections.
- ValléeDuhamel – Visionary directors known for their surreal, reality-bending visual storytelling.
- Sinan Aral – MIT professor and award-winning data scientist at the forefront of AI, IT, and marketing.
- Marie Reig Florensa – Creative leadership expert blending executive coaching with a humanist approach.
In a statement exclusive to DesignRush, F5 Director highlighted the vision behind F5 Empath, emphasizing its role in bridging creative communities.
“F5 Empath aims to create an immersive, transformative experience for both creators and audiences. By sharing powerful personal and professional stories, we hope to foster empathy and spark meaningful connections across industries, amplifying creativity on a global scale.”
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To ensure accessibility, registrations will be released in limited batches at various price points.
More details will be available at www.f5fest.com/register.
F5 EMPATH 2025 celebrates creativity in all its forms, from music and visual storytelling to data science and leadership, offering a dynamic space for innovation and networking.
Experience F5 EMPATH 2025
Designed for artists, leaders, and creative thinkers, the festival fosters connection and inspiration through immersive talks, performances, and interactive experiences.
Founded in 2009, F5 Festival is a renowned creativity event that serves as a platform for visionaries, risk-takers, and industry leaders to share ideas and inspire the next generation.
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