MACHINE STAGE
11:00
OPENING REMARKS
Opening Remarks by Dani Van De Sande, founder of Artist and the Machine.
11:18
Fireside Chat: Human-Machine Collaboration with Renowned Artist Claire Silver and AATM Founder Dani Van de Sande
Join renowned AI artist Claire Silver and Artist and the Machine founder Dani Van de Sande for a thought-provoking conversation on the evolving relationship between humans and AI in the creative process. From co-creation to authorship, they’ll explore how AI is reshaping artistic expression, unlocking new forms of creativity, and redefining what it means to be an artist in the age of intelligent machines.
CLAIRE SILVER [artist], DANI VAN DE SANDE [artist and the machine]
11:41
THE CREATOR'S PLAYBOOK: REDEFINING BRAND CREATIVITY WITH AI
Step inside the future of AI-powered brand storytelling with visionary creators Paige Piskin and Benny Drop. Benny will unveil his recent AI-driven campaign with Nike, while Paige shares how she’s pioneering major brand collaborations with custom AI models that extend her artistic visions. The session kicks off with exclusive “Making Of” demos, followed by a dynamic discussion on the evolving role of creator-centric AI in brand innovation.
PAIGE PISKIN [artist], BENJAMIN BENICHOU [artist]
12:14
Building the Next Generation of AI-powered Media + Entertainment
How is AI transforming the way stories are created, produced, and experienced? Join Bryn Mooser (Asteria), Christopher Sinnot (AWS), and Jared Sandrew as they explore the cutting-edge AI technologies reshaping media and entertainment. From AI-assisted filmmaking to real-time content generation, this panel dives into the innovations redefining creativity, production, and audience engagement. Expect behind-the-scenes insights, real-world case studies, and a candid discussion on how AI is unlocking new possibilities for studios, creators, and media pioneers.
CHRISTOPHER SINNOTT [aws], ANATOLA ARABA [artist], MORE TBA
12:52
AI & Copyright – Reinventing Ownership in the Age of Generative Creativity
Owning the Machine – Aligning AI with Humanity’s Future Artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative economy, raising urgent questions about ownership, detection, and enforcement in a world where AI can generate content at scale. As copyright law struggles to keep pace, how can brands, creators, and technology companies adapt? This panel brings together leaders across law, technology, and media to examine how AI is both challenging and redefining intellectual property.
DAN JASNOW [arentfox schiff], ARTEM PETROV [COPYSIGHT], SHILPA BISARIA [WBD], SHARON GOLDMAN [fortune]
1:30
AyseDeniz AI Piano Experience
TBA
AYSEDENIZ [artist]
2:30
Meet Your AI Twin: Scaling Identity, Creativity, and Human Potential
AI twins are no longer science fiction—they’re being built now to help us scale our knowledge, creativity, and presence. But what exactly makes an AI twin? From cognitive “brains” to expressive interfaces, and from expert advisors to personalized video communicators, different applications are emerging fast.
PARTH PATIL [THE OFFICE OF REID HOFFMAN], Samir Khadepaun [WIZLY], Natalie Monbiot [VIRTUAL HUMAN ECONOMY]
3:08
Owning the Machine – Aligning AI with Humanity’s Future
AI is reshaping the creative economy, raising urgent questions about ownership, detection, and enforcement in a world where AI can generate content at scale. As copyright law struggles to keep pace, how can brands, creators, and technology companies adapt? This panel brings together leaders across law, technology, and media to examine how AI is both challenging and redefining intellectual property.
ARUN Sundararajan [NYU PROFESSOR], JUDD ROSENBLATT [AE STUDIO], NATALIE MONBIOT [VIRTUAL HUMAN ECONOMY]
3:31
ELEVENLABS TBA
3:59
The Art of AI: Returning the Power to the Marketer to Unlock True Creativity
Marketing has always been a balance of creativity and results—but in the AI era, how can technology fuel innovation without diluting the craft? Join Roman Gun, VP of Product at Zeta Global, as he reimagines AI’s role in marketing through the lens of creativity, strategy, and experimentation – without losing the essence of the craft.
ROMAN GUN [zeta global]
4:28
Collaborating with the Machine: Where Creativity is headed in the Age of AI: through the lens of Runway - A fireside chat between Jamie Umpherson, Head of Creative at Runway; and Harry McCracken of Fast Company
In this Fireside Chat, Runway’s Head of Creative Jamie Umpherson explores where creativity in collaboration with the machine is headed in the age of AI with Fast Company Editor Harry McCracken
JAMIE UMPHERSON [runway], HARRY MCCRACKEN [fast company]
HUMAN STAGE
11:15
Solving Hard Problems with AI
AI promises transformation—but how do enterprise leaders cut through the hype to drive real ROI? AE Studio, the world-renowned AI product studio, shares the frameworks and strategies they’ve used to solve complex AI challenges for the biggest companies in the world. Join CTO & COO Melanie and Greg for a dynamic, discussion-based session designed for organizations and founders tackling high-stakes AI implementation.
Melanie PLAZA [ae studio], GREG BUCKNER [ae studio]
11:53
Augmenting Decision-Making, Performance, and Creative Potential with Former F-35 Pilot Hasard Lee
Join Fast Company technology editor Harry McCracken and F-35 Pilot/Author Hasard Lee in this Fireside Chat. When stakes are life-or-death, human performance must be razor-sharp. Hasard Lee, a highly decorated U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and former Chief of Training, pioneered the integration of AI technologies and advanced cognitive training to elevate decision-making under extreme pressure. In this conversation with veteran tech journalist Harry McCracken, Lee shares what it means to merge human instinct with machine intelligence—lessons that extend far beyond the cockpit.
JUSTIN 'HASARD' LEE [F-35 PILOT], HARRY MCCRACKEN [fast company]
12:16
Innovating Inside the Machine – Using AI to Spur Company-Wide Creativity
Innovating Inside the Machine – Using AI to Spur Company-Wide Creativity (Or Top-down vs Bottoms-Up Creativity) In today’s fast-paced AI landscape, much of the enterprise conversation revolves around efficiency, automation, and cost-cutting—but what about creativity? How can AI unlock new realms of innovation within large organizations, not just optimizing processes but fueling bold ideas, breakthrough campaigns, and new ways of thinking?
MIKE HOUSTON [AMAZON], M PELL [THE MICROSOFT GARAGE], HANNAH ELSAKR [ADOBE]
12:54
Blurring Physical and Digital, AI + Experiential with Meow Wolf
TBA
VINCE CADLUBEK [MEOW WOLF], ANDREW GOLDSTEIN
1:27
Frog Design Fireside Chat
An exciting conversation from Frog Design.
JASON SEVERS [Frog Design]
2:30
AI as Co-Creator – The New Frontier of Storytelling, Gaming, and Digital Expression
AI is transforming creativity—blurring the lines between human authorship and machine collaboration. From interactive storytelling and generative gaming to AI-powered self-discovery, technology is reshaping how we create and experience culture. In this conversation, we hold three visionary founders—Amy Wu (Manifest App), Kelsey Falter (Mother Games), and Abran Maldonado (Create Labs Ventures)—explore how AI is fueling new forms of creative expression.
AMY WU [MANIFEST], KELSEY FALTER [MOTHER GAMES], ABRAN MALDONADO [CREATE LABS], AMAR BAKSHI [SHARED STUDIOS]
3:03
SuperDataScience Podcast Live Recording: Jon Krohn + Taryn Southern
Join an exciting live episode of the Superdatascience podcast.
JON KROHN [SuperDataScience], TARYN SOUTHERN [Far Future]
3:36
Embodied AI, Cyborgs and Creativity: How AI-Powered Systems Are Transforming Human Machine Interaction
TBA
CHLOË RYAN [Acrylic Robotics], GRACE KASTEN [Pace Capital], ERIC WOLLBERG [Prophetic AI], AVI SCHIFFMAN [FRIEND]
4:09
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4:37
Keynote with Ian Beacraft
TBA
Ian Beacraft [Signal and CIpher]
SPEAKEASY
10:00
Leonardo AI: Exclusive Creative Workshop - INVITE ONLY
11:00 - 4:00
OPEN FOR NETWORKING
4:00
Founders Lounge - INVITE ONLY
TBA
MEZZANINE
ALL DAY
Make an AI Twin Activation with Openhome
TBA
SHANNON WU [OPENHOME]
ALL DAY
Moral Turgeman - Blind Portrait Experience
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MORAL TURGEMAN [artist[
ALL DAY
Acrylic Robotics: Painting robotics
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Acrylic Robotics
ALL DAY
Claire Silver Hologram, with Proto
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