Editor’s Pick: Best Talks of PSFK 2015

05/29/15

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PSFK Labs

Looking back at PSFK 2015 and into the Future of the Connected Life

Last April, PSFK invited thought leaders, change-makers, and creators to converge on New York for our annual conference around the theme, Live, Work, Play Better. Speakers from retail, tech, and media shared their thoughts on the forces shaping our modern lives. Reflecting on the three days of innovation tours, talks, and workshops, PSFK highlights some of our—and our audience’s— favorite moments.

Keynotes:

Becky LaFranchi | IKEA Can Our Homes Make Us Happier?

James O’Reilly | Neuehouse Future of Co-Working

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