CRQLR Summit 2025 Tokyo

In 2025, Laura Benetton was invitedas international speaker to participate in the CRQLR Summit in Tokyo, one of the most influential international gatherings for art, science, and innovation. The summit brings together leading voices from across the globe to discuss contemporary research, interdisciplinary practice, and emerging trends at the intersection of creativity, technology, and biology. Laura’s participation as a featured speaker underscores her position as a thought leader in the evolving dialogue between art and science.

During the Summit Laura Benetton explored the connections between visual art, biological processes, and immersive experience, highlighting how contemporary practice can explore unseen dimensions of life. Drawing from her research-driven projects, including WFP Dance , she shared insights on how microscopic and cellular phenomena can inform artistic expression, bridging scientific observation and aesthetic exploration. Her presentation emphasized the role of light, color, movement, and perception in translating complex biological systems into engaging, experiential narratives.

The CRQLR Summit 2025 provided a dynamic platform for exchange, fostering conversation between artists, scientists, and technologists. Laura’s talk invited participants to consider how interdisciplinary collaboration can challenge traditional boundaries, offering new ways of seeing, understanding, and interacting with the living world. The discussion also reflected her ongoing commitment to experimental, research-based practice that merges artistic inquiry with scientific investigation.