 Hey, This month's Festival Insider newsletter holds our biggest reveal yet, our keynote speaker! It also features the Songs of the Living experience at MozFest House Amsterdam and information about our upcoming Virtual Gatherings opportunities! And if you haven't already, take advantage of the early bird ticket pricing before it expires on May 22nd!
 | Announcing our Keynote Speaker: Mona Chalabi! |
 | | | The first Keynote speaker joining us at MozFest House Amsterdam is journalist Mona Chalabi! At MozFest House Amsterdam, you will hear directly from Mona about the importance and urgency of distilling statistical data, and data in general, into humanized information to make visible social and economic injustice. Mona’s work has won her a Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy nomination, a fellowship at the British Science Association, and been recognized by the Royal Statistical Society. |
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Curious about other sessions? Get a sneak peek of our sessions. And don’t forget to buy your early bird ticket with a 25% discount:
🌐 Virtual Gatherings Upcoming:  | | | Worlds of Hello: Making Speech Therapy Better for Everyone Discover how Worlds of Hello is revolutionizing speech therapy for Black children and their families by providing culturally relevant technology tailored to their needs. If you're interested in how technology can be a force for inclusivity, this session is for you. Join us on Discord on Tues, 21 May: 2pm EST | 6pm UTC | 7pm BST | 9pm EAT |
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In case you missed it  | | | Elections: A Test of Transparency Last week we hosted our flagship Dialogues and Debates focusing on the future of democracy. If you missed our insider take with our exciting expert panelists about investigating the role of Big Tech in the biggest election year in history, you can rewatch the discussion. |
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Join the Mozilla Festival Discord community to be the first to know about our upcoming events and opportunities. With thousands of community members from over 145 countries, our community welcomes you!
🎶 Songs of the Living  | | | Mozilla Festival presents Songs of the Living Amsterdam created by Toshi Reagon - an immersive musical experience available with your early bird ticket. In collaboration with Together & Dedicated, Songs of the Living Amsterdam presents a transformative musical experience with Toshi Reagon and BigLovely. The concert features special guest performances by Tasha Slagtand, Sydney Lowell, Anan Ya’ari, and Sandra St. Victor, along with the talents of other local and global artists, providing attendees with a firsthand musical journey. |
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It's a space to envision a future where technology enhances rather than detracts from our humanity, fostering solidarity and enrichment. Read more about the Songs of the Living experience on our blog. How to participate: - Join the Songs of the Living Community Choir for in-person rehearsals in Rotterdam and Amsterdam from 8 - 10 June, culminating in a concert at MozFest House Amsterdam on 13 June. Sign up for the Community Choir!
- For those not keen on singing, the early bird ticket grants confirmed access to the Songs of the Living Amsterdam concert and other sessions, workshops, and panels, providing an opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and explore the relationship between our voices, bodies, and technology.
⚓ Our Partners 
We are partnering with the Pulitzer Center’s Crisis Reporting team. Eight of their AI Accountability fellows will be joining MozFest House Amsterdam and hosting multiple sessions geared towards journalists and the harrowing task of reporting on AI issues. | | | 
The City of Amsterdam is joining forces with us for MozFest House Amsterdam. They will be hosting sessions and celebratory moments to commemorate our partnership. We will announce more sessions soon, so stay tuned. |
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We’ll see you soon - online or in Amsterdam! Mozilla Festival Team |
