Sessions

This session will kick off with opening remarks from Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. followed by the below session led by Brandon Stanton.

Humans of New York
As the founder of the street portrait blog, Humans of New York (HONY), Brandon has emerged as a worldwide Internet phenomenon and one of today’s most influential storytellers. With millions of social media followers, Brandon will candidly share his own story, which like those on HONY, illustrates the power of the Internet, the value of storytelling, and our desire to remain connected with real people in a tech-driven world. His aim is to show the power of one person and one idea to inspire millions, and to encourage you to be a force for good and contribute something meaningful to the world.