Unfinished Live is an annual event that brings together leading thinkers and changemakers from a wide variety of disciplines to engage in today’s most pressing questions about the impact of technology on our civic lives.  

The experience includes expert talks and conversations, dynamic exhibits and activations, and opportunities to engage with a community of innovators dedicated to finding creative solutions to the problems we face today. 

This year’s event will take place September 21-24, 2022 at The Shed in New York City and online at live.unfinished.com. We will gather leading experts and engaged citizens to explore a future where new technologies and policies enable a stronger democracy, a fairer economy, and a more sustainable existence. 

Unfinished Live 2022 will take place from September 21-24 at The Shed in NYC.

The Shed
545 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001

We offer multiple in-person ticket types as well as a virtual offering. The digital extension of Unfinished Live will run simultaneously with the in-person experience and will be broadcasted and streamed to virtual event ticket holders via https://live.unfinished.com. Program times are as follows:

• Wednesday, September 21: Day Zero (invite only)— 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET // Registration opens at 12:30 PM
• Thursday, September 22: Unfinished Live —11:00 AM - 6:30 PM ET // Registration opens at 9:30 AM
• Friday, September 23: Unfinished Live — 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM ET // Registration opens at 9:30 AM
• Thursday, September 22 - Saturday, September 24: Project Liberty Experience — 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (open to the public)

Live at The Shed
Prior to the event: We’ll be in touch with announcements and updates, including a full schedule of events so that you can customize your own experience and save specific sessions to your calendar.
The day of the event: You will be using your QR code, which will be emailed to you ahead of the event date, to access the event at The Shed.

Virtual
Prior to the event: We’ll be in touch with announcements and updates, including a full schedule of events so that you can customize your own experience and save specific sessions to your calendar.
The day of the event: Most content will be available live following the same schedule as the in-person experience. Feel free to tune in all day or just come to watch the sessions you’re most looking forward to.

For both In-Person and Virtual ticket holders, select event content will become available after September 24 on https://unfinished.com/.

All ticket offerings and benefits can be found here. 

Yes, you will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] after your reservation is complete. Check your spam folder if you don’t see a confirmation email of your purchase.

Tickets can be refunded up to 30 days from purchase prior to September 2, minus the cost of the credit card processing fee. Please be sure to reach out to us directly at [email protected] with your request.

Alternatively, you may transfer your ticket to another person.

Yes. Log into your account from your confirmation email in order to transfer your ticket. 

Of course—if you have any other questions about the tickets or sessions, please email us at [email protected]. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Yes! We want to encourage students and educators to attend Unfinished Live. Email us at [email protected] from your school email address to get access to these discounted tickets.

For editors or reporters working full time for print, broadcast, or web publications, please provide one of the following:

• A bylined article published by your employing news agency within the past 6 months
• A copy of publication masthead listing your primary position as an editor or reporter
• Official photo identification issued by your employing news agency or government

For bloggers, please provide:

• Three of your most recent blog posts

For freelance journalists, please provide:

• A signed letter on company letterhead from your assignment editor confirming your assignment to cover the event

Please send your credentials to [email protected] to be provided a press pass

Yes. All in-person ticket holders will also have virtual access to sessions live online.

We ask that you do not record any sessions and refrain from distracting other guests, as we want to make sure that you are fully present and engaged during your in session experience. 

You are more than welcome to take photos or videos in between sessions or at any public spaces.

Performances and sessions may be recorded by Unfinished Live and/or its affiliates and partners, including for broadcast or promotion. Your attendance at an event shall be deemed as your consent to have your image or likeness appear in any video display or reproduction in whole or in part.

Following CDC recommendations, masks are encouraged. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. 

The Unfinished Live - Virtual Ticket is designed for those who aren't able to join us in-person but still want access to select sessions and programming. Your Virtual ticket provides digital access to our live stages, pre-produced partner content, and networking features. You will find interactive ways to engage with other audience members through digital extensions on https://live.unfinished.com.

Unfinished Live Sessions will be available via https://live.unfinished.com at the same time as the in-person sessions at The Shed.

After the event, some sessions may be available on our website, but we cannot guarantee that specific sessions will be available.

We recommend your computer desktop for the best viewing experience. If you are on the go, the full experience will also be optimized for your viewing on mobile or tablet. Stay tuned for information about our app!

The videos and live sessions will be available only in English.

We welcome your participation as a sponsor. Please review our opportunities here and contact us to learn more!

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also learn more about accessibility at The Shed here.

Day Zero will feature The Future of Tech Governance with the McCourt Institute
An exclusive spotlight event dedicated to developing a civic architecture for Web3 that focuses on technology for the common good. While Day Zero is sold-out, if you are interested in pursuing more ethical and inclusive ways to build technology, you can watch the event virtually on September 21st from 1:00 PM until 3:40 PM ET.