Program Schedule
APRIL 22-26, 2026
Hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in collaboration with the Buckminster Fuller Institute, City of Carbondale and the Fuller Dome Home Museum and Visitor Center.
Fuller Futures Festival 2026
April 22–26, 2026
SIU Carbondale & Fuller Dome Home Museum
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Making the world work for 100% of humanity through design science and collaborative problem solving
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Wed, April 22nd
Origins, Values, and Livingry
Opens on Earth Day with Medard Gabel on SIU World Game history, Plenary launch led by Thomas T.K. Zung, SIU Green Fund Awards, roundtables discussions, Bamboo Dome Building Workshop led by Kurt Przybilla. Evening celebration on campus lake with installations and activities.
Thurs, April 23rd
Spaceship Earth: Relaunching the World Game
The World Game relaunch, facilitated sessions and panels on campus, followed by an evening Art and Archives Reception at the Sharp Museum featuring rare Fuller artifacts and contemporary works. Evening entertainment in Carbondale.
Fri, April 24th
From Global to Local: World Resource Simulation
Community programming at the Fuller Dome Home Museum and Visitor Center, featuring presentations, discussions, collaborative exchange, and alumni stories inspired by Fuller’s work.
Sat, April 25th
Community and Shared Futures
Community programming at the Fuller Dome Home Museum and Visitor Center, featuring presentations, discussions, collaborative exchange, and alumni stories inspired by Fuller’s work.
Sun, April 26th
Making the Invisible Visible
Morning reception, Design Science Studio showcase, virtual immersive and embodied art, installations and performances, The History and Mystery of the Universe (matinee performance), closing activation with festival reflections.
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