- The Foresight Institute’s legacy conferences—such as the “Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular Programming” and the 2013 “Illuminating Atomic Precision” technical meeting—were cited as models for high-quality gatherings at the intersection of nanotechnology, molecular programming, and transhumanist research.  
- Participants asked whether any contemporary events continue that tradition, seeking venues that combine rigorous technical content with a futurist outlook.  
- The DNA Computing and Molecular Programming conference series (DNA25 in 2019, preceded by DNA24 and DNA23) was identified as the closest modern analogue, focusing on DNA origami, strand-displacement circuits, and other programmable molecular systems.  
- DNA23 was held in Austin, Texas, and DNA24 took place in Suzhou, China; the rotating international locations were noted as both an opportunity and a logistical hurdle for attendees.  
- No public video repository for the DNA conference talks was immediately located, prompting a request to community members who had attended (e.g., “heath”) to share recordings or impressions.