Ginkgo Bioworks

Ferement - Year 2

Close-up of a person wearing a light green jacket with black abstract designs, standing in a crowded indoor setting.

Can scientists connect through play? This was the germination of building a symbio conference that evolved the nature of interaction to center on idea exchange, exploration of lab as creative studio, and interprofessional inspiration. Slime mold inspired floral installations, button making stations, hands-on tech demos, olfactory immersion, and bioluminescent plant room made the ideas on display unforgettable.

Boston, MA

Indoor display with a large green wall decorated with pink visual patterns resembling fireworks, and hanging floral arrangements with various green plants and vibrant flowers. The setup includes the word 'Ferment' in illuminated green letters, with bright lighting accentuating the floral display.
Two women are reading a newspaper together at an indoor event, with other people in the background.
A man in a suit with glasses and conference badges looking down at a circular table with a colorful display of fireworks or starburst graphic. There are several people in the background at an indoor event, with high windows and industrial architecture.
Indoor event space with large woven daybed with white cushions in front of a large white screen displaying the word 'Ferment' in pink. Two colorful fabric structures, one blue and one green, hang from the ceiling, creating a decorative arch. Chairs are arranged in rows facing the screen, and a few people are seen in the background.
Interior of a modern industrial-style event space with brick walls, large windows with roller blinds, colorful hanging lights, and people setting up or preparing for an event, including cameras and electronic equipment.
Three people standing behind a table filled with colorful buttons, engaging in conversation and examining items. A poster in the background reads 'Button Up,' with instructions for choosing buttons to connect and spark conversations. The individuals are wearing yellow lanyards and appear to be at an event or exhibition.
Exhibition space with robotic machinery and greenery displays, pink floor markings, brick wall with green curtain backdrop, and large windows showing an industrial interior.
A speaker presents at a conference or event in front of a large screen displaying an image of green flowers with the caption 'The Firefly Petunia.' The audience is seated facing the stage, and the decorated setting includes floral arrangements and stage lighting.