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Luminaries from the worlds of music, technology, and fashion came together last night to celebrate the inaugural Panorama weekend at the festival's VIP launch party. With a food selection curated by Eater, a handful of brilliant guest speakers, and breathtaking views of the New York skyline from the Tribeca Rooftop, it was the best possible way to kick off a festival that's going to explore the twin futures of art and technology on a massive scale.

When we weren't busy gazing out over the Hudson River and snacking on incredible Korean dumplings, we asked some of the guests what they want to see, hear, and experience in the future of music. Their answers ran the gamut from lengthy pleas for greater diversity and accessibility to "more cowbell!" When you put them all together, they paint a fascinating picture of an industry that's changing more and more every day.

Grid View Marcia Callaghan, events director, Milk Studios: "Hip-hop. For life."

Nicholas Ramirez, film / creative director; Ben Reinhardt, Web Summit; Samina Rind, investor; Cillian Kieran, founder of CKSK.

Ray Peralta, chief technology officer, Milk: "I want music to transcend the audio experience and bring together all of the other senses."

Franklin James Fisher, vocalist / guitarist, Algiers: "Less corporate interference, because there's a massive disconnect between the lives that people are living and the shit that's being sold to people."

Kenecia Lashae, field team director, Milk Makeup: "I want more originality, more creativity."

Kai Falkenberg, first deputy commissioner, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment; Shira Gans, senior director of policy and programs, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.

Ian Bradley, stylist; Scott Studenberg, co-creator, Baja East; John Targon, co-creator, Baja East.

Baekjeong served up spicy, savory ramen in classic dollar-store noodle cups.

These little El Quinto Pino mousse cups were like tiny, delicious bombs of chocolate pudding.

When guests finished snacking downstairs, they headed upstairs to enjoy the panoramic views on the roof.