Dent the Future

Fuel for people who want to leave a mark.

Dent is a community of builders, scientists, artists, investors and storytellers who want to make a dent in the future. We gather in small rooms, in interesting places, and we talk about what matters next.

A Dent audience listening to a talk
Dent 2023, Santa FeKris Krüg
9years of Dent:Blend in Richmond
25+gatherings since mid-2023
4straight years at San Diego Comic-Con
1flagship conference every September
What we do

One conference, and a year of gatherings around it.

The Dent Conference

Our flagship: talks, workshops, long meals and real adventures. Most recently three days at La Fonda in Santa Fe, September 2026.

Santa Fe · 2023, 2025, 2026

Dent:Blend & Dent:AI

Afternoon mini-conferences that mix disciplines in one city, plus startup showcases that map local AI ecosystems.

Richmond · Austin · Seattle · Bellevue · San Diego

Dent Passport

Year-round experiences for members: behind-the-scenes tours, private shows, dinners with authors and astronauts, and collaboration weekends.

Hollywood · Pasadena · Las Vegas · Maui · Sun Valley
About Passport →
Dent attendees in conversation
Between sessions, Dent 2023Kris Krüg
Two Dent attendees laughing over a camera
Santa FeKris Krüg
Expedition log

What we've been up to

  1. Dent the Future 2026

    Three days at La Fonda on the Plaza: the annual conference.

    Santa Fe, NM35.69°N 105.94°W
  2. Sci-Fi Dinner

    An invitation-only evening with science fiction authors during Worldcon week, hosted with Dr. Doug Van Belle.

    Anaheim, CA33.84°N 117.91°W
  3. San Diego Comic-Con

    Our fourth year of receptions and Dent-curated panels.

    San Diego, CA32.72°N 117.16°W
  4. Dent:Blend Austin

    An afternoon of four sessions, with Tony Cucolo, Winker Withaneye, Malford Milligan and Mindy Raymond.

    Austin, TX30.27°N 97.74°W
  5. Hollywood Wonder

    A weekend of magic at the Magic Castle, limited to 30 guests.

    Hollywood, CA34.10°N 118.34°W
  6. Ketchum Library Talk & Dinner

    Ideas, books and dinner in Sun Valley.

    Ketchum, ID43.68°N 114.36°W
  7. Dent Vegas Weekend

    A VIP tour of Meow Wolf's Omega Mart, magic with Jen Kramer, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, and backstage at Interstellar Arc.

    Las Vegas, NV36.17°N 115.14°W
  8. Collaboration Weekend

    A working weekend of shared projects, connection and making things.

    Maui, HI20.80°N 156.33°W
  9. DEEP "Vanguard" Launch

    A reception for the launch of DEEP's Vanguard undersea habitat, then dinner with the community.

    Miami, FL25.76°N 80.19°W
  10. Cady Coleman at Town Hall Seattle

    The astronaut on her book Sharing Space, after a private Passport reception.

    Seattle, WA47.61°N 122.33°W