Asli Filinta is an internationally acclaimed young Turkish designer whose work has been profoundly inspired by Sustainability and the beating heart of her brand ‘Aslı Filinta’ is centered around social conscience. 

Welcome to The Harvest Opening Plenary, a transformative journey into radical connection with improvisational talent Lex Empress and pianist Gillian. Through musical improvisation, fueled by wisdom, love, presence, and humor, we’ll explore the invisible web of energy that connects us all—our joys, dreams, challenges, and the collective consciousness of humanity and the planet.

By co-creating and playing with our collective wisdom, Lex Empress guides us on a journey of self-discovery and community connection. With music as our guide and radical love as our compass, we embrace the present moment, courageously sharing and uniting in spontaneity. Join us in co-creating a space of profound connection, weaving a tapestry of united wisdom and belonging. Let's create in presence, united.

Denze, an award-winning singer-songwriter and improviser, pierces hearts with her outstanding voice. Hailing from Istanbul, she infuses her deep ghazal-inspired lyrics with authenticity and emotion.

Denze transcends genres, seamlessly blending R&B soul with traditional folk in her unique style of singing and composing. Known as Den Ze, she is a multi-instrumentalist who studied at Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft.

Her performances are a testament to her ability to build musical bridges and create a profound connection with her audience.

Muaz Ceyhan has appeared on many domestic and international stages with his "yayli tanbur", one of the main instruments of Classical Turkish Music. He is among the names that continue the Anatolian tradition today. He has been continuing his concerts in Turkey since 2019 with the group "Develer", which performs Turkish ethnic-jazz music, of which he is one of the founders. In 2021, he took part in the "Beethoven Eastern Variations" project organized by the Goethe Institute, in the "Prince Demetrius Kantemir" project with the Birun Ensemble directed by Kudsi Erguner in Venice in 2022, and in the Modern Music Improvisation Festival held in Dresden.

He takes part in the Anatolian-Turkish psychedelic pop group called "Telli Davul" with his vocal performance as well as his instruments. After working with many DJs in Turkey, he is now preparing his solo electronic album.