Session 1

9:15 - 10:15 AM PDT
Consciousness 1

Sensing Space

Presenter: Ari Peralta

What does space sound like? Taste like? Feel like? Learn more about the human senses, astronaut sensory stories and discover technologies that are allowing people to experience space back on earth. ‘Sensing space’ is about making space knowledge and sensory wellbeing accessible to all.

Forbes recognised innovator and multi award-winning sensory designer, Ari Peralta, is one of the world’s leading voices in neuroscience and the senses. Ari has championed strategic and dynamic sensory projects, experiments and pilots across multiple markets and continues to make positive impact through his work with Arigami and Mycoocoon, which support people’s mental health using sensory interventions and technology. Ari also serves as the Board VP for SciArt Exchange, an international non-profit dedicated to solving world challenges through the arts. SciArt was one of the proud recipients of the Club for the Future (Blue Origin) $1 million grants. Ari is focused on bringing more diversity and sensory experiences to the space community.