The Desert X event takes place in the Coachella Valley, a region in the state of California. With a profound perspective on the history and nature of the desert, it challenges new concepts of human interaction with the environment and technology. Desert X 2025 is curated by Neville Wakefield and Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas.

The exhibition features a collection of diverse installations that aim to establish a meaningful connection with nature and its surroundings. It redefines ideas and the concept of pristine wilderness, exploring themes such as Indigenous futurism, colonial power asymmetries, humanity's impact on the land, and the role of emerging technologies in our contemporary society.