In “Restoring Redwoods,” forester Ben Blom will share the expertise he’s built overseeing restoration and management operations across 300,000 acres of California’s public lands. Join us as he explores the key question: Once we protect forests, why can’t we just sit back and let nature heal itself?
Supernovae — colossal star explosions — are illuminating in more ways than one. For celebrated supernova researcher Dr. Andrew Howell, these dramatic celestial events are a treasure trove of insights, shedding light on topics from extreme physics to human history. As the Principal Investigator of the Global Supernova Project, Dr. Howell leads a worldwide collaboration of researchers who are observing 1,000 supernovae more intensely than at any point in history. In “Supernovae Insights,” he will share remarkable discoveries, from his own observations to those of his colleagues and predecessors. And we’ll get a preview of how new technologies and expanding observatories will continue to drive our discoveries — and our wonder.
In the 1980s a new and unknown disease began rampaging through the United States, leaving devastation in its wake. As doctors and scientists learned more about AIDS, they realized that it could be transmitted via blood transfusions and enacted policies that categorically prohibited members of “high-risk” groups from donating blood. Despite a transformed landscape over the last half century, those policies remained in place with little change — until this year. In "A Historic Shift Toward Inclusion" Dr. Lauren Crowder, epidemiologist and executive scientific officer at the Red Cross, is joined by the Hidden Compass co-founders in a timely discussion of one of the most significant changes to blood donation in U.S. history.
Hidden Compass is proud to present our second annual Pathfinder Prize Live Pitch Event! The 2024 Pathfinder Prize finalist teams will pitch their projects live — for a chance to receive a $15,000 grant to fund a global expedition of the modern age. While the event is free, registration is required.
“The Music of Care” is a musical expedition in India to explore the question: As music is a fundamental element of all major moments in Indian life, how could it be better incorporated into someone’s last moments?
“Beyond the False Summit: A Matterhorn Expedition to Unearth the Queer Pioneers of Alpinism” is a climbing expedition to explore the question: By shining a light on the hidden stories of queer climbers in history, can we write a more truthful narrative to reach a peak beyond the false summit of exclusion?
Following the event, Hidden Compass Allies will have ten days to cast their votes. The winning team will be announced at the 2023 Ethos of Exploration in-person event on December 6.
Join Hidden Compass for the world premiere of "In Tété's Footsteps," a short documentary by our first-ever Pathfinder expedition team. Following the screening, we’ll have a Q&A session with the filmmakers. Allies, join us before the event for an exclusive cocktail reception.
On Wednesday, January 24 at 6 p.m. PT, join Hidden Compass co-founders Sivani Babu and Sabine K. Bergmann, former assistant secretary-general for the United Nations World Travel Organization Geoffrey Lipman, and Mobi Systems CEO Anna Jaffe for a lively, pre-recorded panel discussion moderated by former BBC World News producer and anchor, Sharanjit Leyl.
In this free webinar airing on the Hidden Compass YouTube channel, the group discusses sustainable travel, whether individuals can truly make a difference, and what exploration looks like in the modern age. You won’t want to miss it!
Are we losing our ability to understand each other? To be sensitive to the experiences of those who are different from us? Concerns about the decline of empathy and the rise of division have built over recent years — and at the heart of this global discussion is the role of media. But while some point to new forms of media — particularly social media — as accelerators of empathy decline, recent research is unveiling that some media may, in fact, boost empathy. In “The Future of Empathy,” Dr. Mar will share how social scientists measure empathy and track its shifts. He’ll discuss why engaging with immersive stories may help foster empathy. The full promise of immersive narratives could be to create a world that’s more empathetic than ever. What might that world look like?
For “The Future of Travel: An Award-Winning Travel News Reporter on Where We’re Headed and How We Choose to Get There,” award-winning journalist Lebawit Lily Girma joins Sivani Babu and Sabine K. Bergmann for a lively discussion about where this multi-trillion-dollar industry is headed.
It’s that time again! Join us Thursday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. PT for our next Coffee With the Co-founders! We hold these chats quarterly over Zoom to connect directly with Hidden Compass Allies, and we LOVE getting to spend informal time with you. So grab your preferred beverage and let's talk — about Hidden Compass, about journalism, about adventures, and about you. Allies only. Registration required.
In the Future of Night, Sivani will introduce us to scientists, unlikely advocates, and starscapes. She’ll take us beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth and discuss what their loss might mean for humanity and the species we share our planet with. Following the presentation, she’ll be joined by fellow Hidden Compass co-founder Sabine K. Bergmann to look to the future and discuss how we can band together to save the night.
EVENT CANCELLED: Due to an unforeseen emergency, our speaker has had to cancel this appearance. If you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a cancellation email and a full refund. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to sharing our next Speaker Series event with you soon.
In “The Future of Water,” ocean explorer and shark ecologist Cristina Zenato takes us on a journey through pine forests, mangroves, submerged caves, and open ocean — showing us how, in these fragile places, even the slightest change can have far-reaching impacts. Following these ripple effects, we find that water, whether salt, fresh, rain, or frozen, flows through every aspect of our lives.
