The topic of this year's symposium is “ARTificial Intelligence – Arts in the Age of AI”. In an era in which machines compose, paint, and write, the line between human and artificial creativity is steadily blurring, along with the complex questions it raises.
What counts as art? Who is the author? And what remains uniquely human?
The Symposium convenes leading voices from the arts, science, law, and industry to explore both the promise and the pitfalls of creativity in the age of intelligent machines.
Programme
Pre-Symposium
- 3.00 – 3.45 pmHSG Art TourGuided art tour across the HSG campus
- 3.00 – 3.45 pmWorkshop: Art Meets AIRecreating an artwork by hand and with AI
Symposium
- 4.00 – 4.15 pmOpening RemarksWelcome to the 24th DocNet Symposium and introduction to art at HSG at the age of AI
- 4.15 – 4.30 pmAI and Art in Cultural-Historical ContextAI-generated art in the history of technology and creativity; authorship, originality and the changing role of the artist
- 4.30 – 4.35 pme-David: The Drawing RobotIntroduction and demonstration of the possibilities of the robotic drawing system
- 4.35 – 4.40 pmAI in MusicA short introduction to the possibilities of AI in musical practice
- 4.40 – 4.45 pmArtist PerspectiveIntroduction to Aramis Navarro's artistic work
- 4.45 – 5.30 pmPanel Discussion: New Tools, New Rules? AI in Artistic Practice and Cultural FundingHow is AI changing artistic practice and what does this mean for how artistic work is evaluated and supported?
- 5.30 – 5.45 pmBreakCoffee and soft drinks
- 5.45 – 6.15 pmKeynote & Interview: Can AI Make the Art World Fairer?How AI could reshape discovery, transparency and access in the art world
- 6.15 – 7.00 pmPanel Discussion: Collecting Art in the Age of AIPerspectives from collectors, institutions and the art world
- 7.00 – 7.25 pmConcert by Swiss pianist Sophie HolmaSchumann: Abegg Variations, Op. 1Ligeti: Étude “Der Zauberlehrling” – with a cinematic interpretation by AIScarlatti: Sonata in C minor, K. 56
- 7.25 – 7.30 pmClosing Remarks
Post-Symposium
- 7.30 – 8.30 pmApéro Riche
DocNet Symposium themes through the years
Take a look at our previous DocNet Symposium Events.
23rd DocNet Symposium
Longevity: Here to Stay or Dying Trend?
22nd DocNet Symposium
Rethinking Growth: Perspectives on Social and Economic Prosperity
21st DocNet Symposium
Leaving the Ivory Tower: From Academic Knowledge to Real-World Impact
20th DocNet Symposium
(Self-)Leadership in Times of Crises
What is the DocNet Symposium?
The DocNet Symposium is an annual event organized by the doctoral students’ association at the University of St.Gallen. It provides young researchers with a platform to engage with current societal issues of broad significance across various disciplines in economics, law, social sciences, and humanities. The symposium focuses on fostering interaction and networking between academia, politics, and practice.
Our Speakers through the years
Here is a brief overview of the speakers we’ve hosted over the years.
Meet the organising team
The people behind the 24th DocNet Symposium.
Thanks to our partners
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