HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will welcome award-winning storyteller, artist, and creative technologist Taryn Southern to the Hutchinson Sports Arena on April 21.
A native of Wichita and graduate of Wichita East High School, Southern is known for her pioneering work at the intersection of emerging technology and human creativity. An early YouTube creator whose content has generated more than 750 million views, she has spent more than two decades developing digital storytelling and brand strategies for global audiences. Her innovative projects include composing one of the world’s first AI-generated pop albums, experimenting with digital identity and cloning technology, and directing a Tribeca Film Festival documentary exploring brain-computer interfaces.
In addition to her creative work, Southern has led marketing and communications for a leading neurotechnology company, helping guide successful funding rounds totaling more than $230 million. Through her speaking and storytelling, she explores how emerging technologies are reshaping creativity, communication, and the future of human potential.
“Taryn Southern brings a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, creativity and human potential,” said Susan Buttram, chair of the Dillon Lecture Series committee. “Her work exploring emerging technologies and storytelling will offer our audience an exciting look at how innovation is shaping the future.”
Tickets to the lecture are available now at www.hutchcc.edu/dls and will also be available beginning at 9:45 am on the day of the lecture at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Students are admitted free of charge.
Southern will appear at a press conference for members of the media prior to the lecture. The press conference is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. in the Media Interview Room of the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
Now in its 45th season, the Dillon Lecture Series has brought influential voices to Hutchinson since 1982, providing opportunities for students and community members to hear from nationally recognized speakers representing a wide range of disciplines.
For more information on the Dillon Lecture Series or to become a patron, visit www.hutchcc.edu/dls or call Becky Rogers at 620-665-3505.