​Q&A

​The Next Frontier: Automation, Abundance, and How CA Governance Can Help Advance Robotics

​A Conversation with Zoltan Istvan & Lesya Hendrix

​Join us for an exclusive evening as we bring 2026 California Gubernatorial candidate, Zoltan Istvan, for a dynamic conversation about the rapidly approaching era of AI, robotics and automation.

​How will humanity adapt when robots do all the work—from the factory floor in Mountain View to the first habitat construction on the Moon? How does the government of California help lead this change and bring economic security and abundance to all?

​Featuring

​ZOLTAN ISTVAN Futurist, Philosophical Transhumanist, and CA Gubernatorial Candidate, known for his relentless advocacy of Universal Basic Income (UBI) as the mandatory economic solution to widespread AI-driven job displacement.

​LESYA HENDRIX Founder and CEO of Spacer Robotics, an expert in self-driving technology and next-generation AI robots designed for construction on Earth and in deep space, pushing the boundaries of autonomous industrial capability.

​Discussion Highlights

• ​The AI Imperative: Is UBI the only practical safety net when AI and robotics achieve near-perfect productivity?

• ​Robotics and Abundance: How will robotics usher in an abundance economy for all?

• ​Making California Great Again: How does cooperation increase between California and the robotics and AI community across the state?

• ​Building Future Industry and Training Roboticists: How do we bring great talent in to help build and train the next generation of talent advance this industry?

​Event Details

​Date: Thursday, October 30th Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Reception to follow)

​Location: Frontier Towers 1 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

​​For those driving:
We recommend the Ingka Centres Garage (440 Stevenson St, San Francisco, CA 94103)

​​Public transport or ride-share highly encouraged due to limited parking. SFMTA Parking garage are also available nearby.

​Website: Zoltan Istvan for California Governor