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Yanyun Chen - Artist (Singapore) Vale, my dearest genius all-seeing-daddy, whose big heart and luscious mind opened my path of arts + media + tech + entrepreneurship + philosophy + and everything X Media Lab generously offered in my youngling years. Thank you Brendan Harkin, you will be dearly missed. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/605b2f9b5ec02c26d24bb7bf/t/6061ba8b739ab84f395aa790/1617017491700/5332186403_3998f8edb0_o.jpg Stories - Hasnul Hadi Samsudin (Kuala Lumpur) It saddens me to hear that my friend and mentor Brendan Harkin has passed on. But, I want to celebrate this amazing, exuberant and kind-hearted soul who has been integral in giving Malaysia hope to becoming a global content player. We met at X|Media|Lab - something Brendan created to bring the best people around the world to inspire, mentor and create new and awesome creative things together. It was with this, that I was introduced to how I could cross-pollinate my passion and my industry development worked. From there, we collaborated to bring XML to Malaysia. Kre8tif came out from a collaboration - where we had John Stevenson (Director, KungFu Panda), Ming Chan (the 1st Movement), Ronnie del Carmen (Director, Inside Out), Alan Chan (VFX, Titanic, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Alice in Wonderland), and so many more come to be with our local creators to mentor and show them the way. I personally learned so much from Brendan, he helped me to understand the landscape, introduce me to his network and pointed me to the opportunities. Thank you Brendan for all that you have given me and Malaysia. Thank you Megan Elliott for sharing his time with us. May you be well on the other side sir, I'll be looking forward to see you when I'm there. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/605b2f9b5ec02c26d24bb7bf/t/6065c4ada7801410c034d8ec/1617282229555/MRB2+-+Anand+Gurnani.jpg Stories - Anand Gurnani - Founder, VAMRR Technologies (India) Talking Virtual Avatars with a Man as real as they come. October 2005, MIPCOM, Cannes People exchanged cards back then, they called it networking. I remember pacing one of the many alleys at the market, and exchanging cards with Brendan (Harkin) and introducing myself to him. To my surprise he knew me, and I was beaming when he told me that he was a fan of my work and the publication I wrote for and edited. The reason he knew me was not as much because of my work, but because of who he was and how passionate he was about the emerging world, and how encouraging he was of recognizing voices and crediting them for their work. Pacing through the alleys of MIPCOM we met again the next day and he was bouncing with an idea he had about virtual avatars, remember this was 2005, he was visibly shaking with excitement about the possibilities and he recommended that I explore that idea. I wanted to meet this amazing man more. Once back in India, I was super charged about X Media Lab (2005) Singapore that was coming up in December and it also was dovetailing with 3-4 different events happening during the same time range. I am sad and yet, memories of you make me joyous, that, Sir is the positive impact of Brendan Harkin. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/605b2f9b5ec02c26d24bb7bf/t/6065c5c07b420f3174185db1/1617282513003/MRB3%2B-%2BAnand%2BGurnani.jpg Stories Dearest Brendan Harkin MR B, of B&M, and of XML, you will be loved always. You & M, have always had a soft corner for me, ever since we met in 2005, you have been an Angel to me. Thank You. Discussing philosophy with you & M, culture, global cultural cross pollination, your strong views on developed nations and emerging economies; your and M's amazing passion for experiencing different cultures!!! the amazing experiences you gave us all through X Media Lab across continents and countries, but most of all, I always have you&M, in my personal friends, inner circle list in my heart. Professionally, you are a Cultural Icon, a Media Icon who brought the highest achievers and passionate beginners on to the same table, with your own personal sense of fairness. Thank you for your amazing grace, generosity, eloquence and elegance… My life would have been less abundant and less joyous, without the amazing memories of the times we spent together and the amazing XML that you created with M. A note to myself to others: Call your friends more often, and in these times of Zoom, chatting is not enough. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/605b2f9b5ec02c26d24bb7bf/t/6061bdd1d0497601bbc64ad0/1617018333706/SOH.jpeg Stories - Tim Chang and Pangfua Her (Palo Alto) Our endless gratitude and appreciation for our times and memories together. You changed our lives for the better in so many ways. Thank you for touching and inspiring our lives so deeply. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/605b2f9b5ec02c26d24bb7bf/t/6061c63671dbfd67c7226066/1617282550104/WhatsApp+Image+2021-03-29+at+1.19.34+PM.jpeg Stories - Tom Kennedy (Sydney) To my long time friend Brendan Harkin you will be missed. A true "pioneer" in every sense of the word, a word that is often overused but applicable in every way to your journey.. We shared our laughs, tears and the very occasional differing of opinions but we always remained true friends and sought each others council. I remember when you nervously tried to tell me that you and Megan Elliott were dating and I smiled and said that I wasn't blind. A true partnership was formed between you both that brought many together through XmediaLab and I was proud to be a founding mentor and go on the journey with you both in various labs across the globe. My love to you both and ongoing support and love for the incredible force that is Ms Megan Elliot xx. RIP my friend - till we meet again. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/605b2f9b5ec02c26d24bb7bf/t/606d7ce902cae0599237e65d/1617788148583/ken+brady.jpeg Stories - Ken Brady (Portland) Brendan Harkin was unique. He loved ideas, and people, and connecting both. He cared about the potential of all of us as individuals, and the world as a whole. He was driven to do things that helped us realize that potential. So, maybe, this generic pic of a bunch of us tourists and their guides, wandering around a Korean temple, occasionally being mistaken for American pop stars, learning about each other’s interests and passions and goals, isn’t the ideal image to take away when considering Brendan’s legacy. Or, maybe it is. Maybe, Brendan would appreciate the way those he helped bring together learned from each other, outside conferences, outside meeting rooms. Maybe, he would want us to remember the unscripted moments that surrounded the sanctioned events. The adventures, and the friendships. The potential. Hugs, Megan Elliott. Words are not nearly enough. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/605b2f9b5ec02c26d24bb7bf/t/607068cf14b4cb47f421b62e/1617979625295/At+XML+Seoul+-+Michael+Schumann.jpg Stories - Michael Schumann - Chairman, German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA) (Berlin) It is with great sadness that I received the news today that Brendan Harkin, founder and director of X|Media|Lab, has passed away. Meeting Brendan changed my life. We first encountered in 2007 in London at the Virtual Worlds Forum Europe. At the time, I had just started a company that was developing a 3D online business park for virtual meetings, trade shows, teamwork and conferences. Of great relevance today, but in 2007 we were too far ahead of our time to be commercially successful. Nevertheless, Brendan liked the idea, believed in our potential and invited us to become part of the XML community. Subsequently, I got the opportunity to participate in XML events in Wellington, Seoul and Amsterdam, first as a founder, then as a speaker, and finally as a mentor. X|Media|Lab was one of the best and most inspiring networking events I have ever experienced. The conversations I had there left a lasting impression on me. XML opened my eyes to the creative power in Asia and India. Through XML I met great and inspiring people and creative minds from all over the world. Not to forget the fun part: With Brendan and Megan I had my first KTV experience on a pretty crazy Korean night. After that, I took both to Berlin to introduce XML to Germany. When I started my involvement with BWA in China at World Expo 2010, Brendan and Megan and the XML team in Shanghai gave me a jump start and a lot of good advice, for which I am grateful to this day. I would have loved to see Brendan again. 2017 in Sydney and 2019 in Berlin, we unfortunately missed each other at short notice. May he rest in peace. His memory will remain unforgotten. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/605b2f9b5ec02c26d24bb7bf/t/6081946fc4b8853ba7272d96/1619104891068/Binfinland.JPG Stories - Mark and Elina Ollila (Finland) Brendan was the global warrior, exploring cultures and jumping straight into the nuances of life in that culture. I remember when Megan and Brendan visited Finland. Brendan wanted to learn about the culture of living out in the woods. So - first lesson. Wood - you need a lot of it. And a axe. Second lesson. If a tree falls in the forest will you hear it? 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