MIX: Monthly Innovation Exchange

Join us for MIX, a monthly gathering designed to spark collaboration, share ideas, and strengthen our innovation community. Startup, Policy, Industry, Academia, Creatives, Entrepreneurs, researchers, civic leaders, and ecosystem partners come together to explore a rotating theme through lightning talks, small-group conversations, and informal networking. Whether you’re launching a new venture, driving scientific discovery, or building community infrastructure, MIX is a space to connect, learn, and grow—together. Enjoy happy hour bites, meaningful dialogue, and the chance to get inspired by others shaping the future in and around our region.

​This Month’s Topic: The Human OS: Redesigning Ourselves in the Age of Biohacking

From wearables and neurotech to gene editing and DIY biology, we’re entering an era where the human body is a platform—and biohacking is the new frontier. In this session, we’ll explore how science, culture, and technology are redefining human potential. Where are the limits of enhancement? Who gets to decide? And who gets left behind?

We invite you to join the conversation with our featured speakers including:

Jan Nolta**, **Director of the UC Davis Stem Cell Program and Gene Therapy Center

Mark Fedyk**, **Professor at UC Davis School of Medicine Bioethics Program

Gwenaelle Begue**, **Exercise Physiology Scientist

J. Ross Parelli**, **Frequency Alchemist

Sonny Mayugba**, **Founder, Hundred Health

Come ready to share ideas, offer support, and discover unexpected collaborators.

​Agenda

​Arrive early – beat the traffic & work from the space!!

​5:00 – 5:30 PM | Arrival & Open Networking

​5:30 – 6:30 PM | Facilitated Idea Exchange

​•  Brief background on the chosen theme for the month.

​•  Expert Lightning Talk

​•  Roundtables

​6:30 – 6:45 PM | Reflections & Wrap-Up

​6:45 – 7:15 PM | Open Networking