Dillon Lecture Series: Taryn Southern, Award-Winning Storyteller, Artist, & Creative Technologist

Since 1982, the Dillon Lecture Series has provided distinguished and notable speakers that many in Hutchinson and surrounding communities might not have the opportunity to experience.  From poets, politicians, and space scientists to American heroes, each is chosen by the Dillon Lecture Committee by following the teachings of Chinese philosopher Kuan-Tzam - ‘learning is the key to enlightenment’ - to educate and inspire audiences across a wide age span.

On April 21, 2026 the Dillon Lecture Series welcomes Taryn Southern, Award-Winning Storyteller, artist, and Creative Technologist, at 10:30 am., at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

Taryn Southern is an award-winning storyteller, speaker, and creative technologist whose works explore the intersection of emerging technology and human potential.  As an early YouTuber with more than 750+ million views, Taryn has more than two decades of experience in story and brand strategy for digital audiences.  Her groundbreaking AI pop album in 2017, cloning herself in 2020, and directing a Tribeca Film Festival documentary on brain-computer interfaces (BCI'S).  At one of the world's leading implantable neurotechnology companies, Taryn oversaw marketing and communications for two successful funding rounds totaling over $230M+.

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