Death & Taxes: Redefining Death and Grief in the Age of AI

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Justin Harrison explores the fast-growing fields of grief technology and digital immortality, sharing the story of how he digitally preserved his mother after she passed. He explains why long-standing mourning traditions naturally extend into virtual space and what tomorrow’s memorials will look like. The session includes a live on-stage conversation between Justin and his mother’s Versona, offering a preview of how families will stay connected across generations.

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Key Takeaways:

• How grief technology works today and the future it will bring

• Ethical and emotional benefits of digital after-life tools

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• Practical steps for organizations that support bereaved communities

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Themes: Futurist, Educational, Emerging Tech, Thought-provoking