This document provides information about Biomimicry Week in NYC, taking place from October 15-21, 2018. It includes a schedule of events such as a panel with biomimicry expert Janine Benyus, a biomimicry pop-up exhibit featuring innovative products, an awards gala, and a design by nature conference keynote by Janine Benyus. The goal is to educate about biomimicry, which is the imitation of models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems.
15. Biomimicry Week in NYC
Date Event Description
Monday October 15
7 pm to 8:30 pm
Cooper Hewitt Award Winners’ Panel
w Janine Benyus
Held at the Altman Bldg, 135 W 18th
St. Hear from the National Design
Award Winners.
Tuesday October 16
Time TBA
Terrapin Bright Green + NYACRE
Panel
TBA
Wednesday October 17
12 pm to 8 pm
Biomimicry Pop-Up Exhibit
Held at the GROHE Live! Center, 160
5th ave, 4th floor. Will feature
innovative products and educational
displays.
Wednesday October 17
6 pm to 9 pm
Cooper Hewitt Awards An Awards Gala for leaders in design.
Thursday October 18
10 am to 4 pm
Pop-Up Exhibit
Held at the GROHE Live! Center, 160
5th ave, 4th floor.
Thursday October 18
6 pm to 8 pm
Cocktail Reception w Biomimicry 3.8
Held at the GROHE Live! Center.
Enjoy appetizers, drinks and
inspiration with B3.8 leadership.
Friday October 19-21
Omega Institute Design by Nature
Conference
Held in Rhinebeck, New York.
Keynote address by Janine Benyus.