The Inaugural BCI Day 2023

For generations, Star Wars has captivated audiences with its hopeful message of human potential and determination.?

On this Star Wars Day, Blackrock is celebrating the world’s first users of implantable BCI - The BCI Pioneers - and the ways neurotechnology has captured public imagination, much like Star Wars has for decades.?

The stories of the Pioneers and the Star Wars saga all celebrate the power of the individual and the strength of the human spirit. By harnessing their respective forces–whether that is?BCI technology or The Force–the Pioneers and the heroes of Star Wars showcase the extraordinary potential that lies within all of us. ?

Today, we’ll share the Pioneers’ stories–told in their own words–on Instagram Lives throughout the day. ?

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the Pioneers and the possibility of BCI today!?

May the 4th be with you.?

Where to Watch - Thursday, May 4th 2023

10:00-11:00AM (MT) - Instagram Live with Ian Burkhart, BCI Pioneer and Co-Founder of the BCI Pioneers Coalition

Ian is a trailblazing BCI Pioneer and authority on advocacy and ethical considerations of BCI technology - He was also the first person to ever have limb function restored with BCI.

With special guests: Taryn Southern , Blackrock CSO and The BCI Guys ' Harrison Canning ?? . Hosted by Allanah Beazley .

3:00-4:00PM (MT) - Twitter Live with James Johnson, BCI Pioneer and Artist

The most advanced Photoshop artist using BCI to-date. With a background in health care, James provides unique insight into what life with BCI is like.

5:00-6:00PM (MT) - Instagram Live with Nathan Copeland , BCI Pioneer and NFT Artist

Nathan Copeland is a widely known speaker on BCI, digital artist, and passionate gamer.

With special guests: The BCI Guys ' Harrison Canning ?? and a mystery guest. Hosted by Allanah Beazley .