Christina Agapakis is a bioengineer, artist, and writer exploring the intersection of biology, technology, and culture. As Creative Director at Ginkgo Bioworks, she leads interdisciplinary teams developing innovative applications of synthetic biology.

Agapakis has published research in scientific journals, exhibited her artwork internationally, and contributed to publications like Scientific American and The New Yorker. Her provocative talks reveal how emerging biotechnologies will radically reshape how we grow, eat, and understand life itself.