The Transforming Humanity: Fantasy? Dream? Nightmare? conference will bring together scholars to address technological, moral, and legal questions relating to biomedical enhancements.  Enhancements of human capacities, such as an increased lifespan or improved cognitive abilities, are a source of significant controversy; some see them as a welcome development, while others are much more skeptical.  The day after the conference (Sunday 12/5), the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies will hold a followup seminar on The Problems of Transhumanism to discuss the questions raised.