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SUMMARY:AI in Creative Industries Summit (Day 1\, Auckland)
DESCRIPTION:The AI in Creative Industries Summit 2025 is a two-day event exploring how artificial intelligence is being adopted and used in the creative industries and the rise of creativity in the corporate world\, both in Aotearoa and across the world. Now in its second year\, the summit offers a platform for thought leaders\, artists\, and innovators to connect\, learn\, and spark new ideas. \nFrom film to VFX\, gaming and design\, the summit will delve into the ways our storytellers are using AI for content creation and audience engagement. Each day features three distinct themes\, with sessions including keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, and practical demonstrations. \nJoin the Day 1 Livestream here\nDay 1 Themes \nAuckland – May 19 \n\nThe Intersection of AI\, Culture\, and Creativity – How AI is affecting artistic expression and cultural storytelling in a time when museums are handing back taonga (treasures).\nThe Age of Misinformation – Addressing deepfakes\, AI ethics\, and the challenges of digital trust.\nGenerating Genius – Examining AI’s role in film\, games\, design\, music\, and creative businesses – new approaches and creative toolsets\, IP and AI.\n\n  \nOne Minute AI Film Festival \nDay 1 also features the finalists from our 1 Minute AI Film Festival Aotearoa\, with thanks to support from NZ On Air\, NZ Film Commission and Te Māngai Pāho. \nThe Festival is hosted on Film Freeway and is open to all entrants based in Aotearoa \n  \nSubmit your entry here \n  \nWho Should Attend? \nThis event is designed for: \n\nCreative Professionals – Filmmakers\, designers\, musicians\, and artists exploring AI tools.\nTech & AI Innovators – Developers\, researchers\, and startups working in creative AI.\nMedia & Content Creators – Writers\, journalists\, and digital marketers adapting to AI-driven content.\nBusiness & Industry Leaders – Companies and investors interested in AI’s role in creative industries.\nStudents in Design and Creative Industries\n\nAgenda\nTheme 1 – The intersection of AI\, Culture and Creativity\n9:10 – 1 Minute AI Film Festival Finalists – Audience vote \nSpeaker: Laura Ellis \n9:20 – Inspirational Story: Digitaonga: Using Emerging Technology to Explore Preservation\, Reconnection and Repatriation’ \nSpeakers: Assoc Prof Sarah Elsie Baker and Dr Moana Nepia \n9:50 – Panel Discussion: The intersection of AI\, Culture and Creativity -in a time when museums are handing back taonga (treasures)\, Gen AI models are helping themselves to them – and to creative works. In return we get improved accessibility\, interest and inclusion. \nModerator: Laura Ellis\nPanel: Eteroa Lafaele / Dan Te Whenua Wilson / Nan O’Sullivan /Julia Arnott- Nee Nee \n10:35 – Morning Break \n  \nTHEME 2 – The Age of Misinformation – Taming the beast of infodemic invasion\n11:05 – 1 Minute AI Film Festival Finalists – Audience vote\nLaura Ellis \n11:15 – Te Pūkenga & Seen Ventures: From Access to Impact\, empowering Aotearoa NZ’s Next Generation of Creative AI Talent\nPresenter: Dila Beisembayeva \n11:35 – Speaker: Laura Ellis\, Head of Future Technologies\, BBC\nLaura Ellis \n11:55 – Panel Discussion: The Age of Misinformation – Taming the beast of infodemic invasion\nModerator: Wendy Kerr\nPanel: Laura Ellis\, David Shanks\, Trevor Topfer \n12:40 – Lunch Break \n  \nTheme 3 – Generating Genius – artistry\, recreating creative boundaries\n13:10 – 1 Minute AI Film Festival Finalists – Audience vote\nSpeaker: Laura Ellis \n13:20 – Ministry of Culture & Heritage: How to engage in shaping our policies for the future\nSpeaker: Lauren Sweetman\, Ministry for Culture & Heritage \n13:40 – Inspirational Story – Becs Arahanga and Nikora Ngaropo: Creating an animated short using text to video AI- a NZOA/NZFC/TMP-funded proof of concept\nSpeaker: Nikora Ngaropo \n14:00 – Making consciously guilt free AI artistry – a copyright respectful approach\nSpeaker to be announced soon \n14:20 – Discussion Panel: Generating Genius – artistry\, recreating creative boundaries\nModerator: Laura Ellis\nPanel: To be announced soon! \n15:10 – Afternoon Break \n  \n1 Minute AI Film Festival\n15:20 – 1 Minute AI Film Festival Finalists – 3 Finalists – Audience vote\nLaura Ellis \n15:35 – To be confirmed15:50 – AI and IP approaches\nModerator: Paula Browning.\nPanel: Shae Parsons\, Associate Consultant\, Qrious \n16:20 – 1 Minute AI Film Festival Winner Award Celebration\nLaura Ellis + NZ On Air rep presenting the award \n16:30 – Closing Karakia\nTātaki Auckland Unlimited \nRegister for Day 1 – Auckland (19 May\, Te Puna Creative Innovation Quarter\, Henderson) \nCheck out Day 2 of the event in Wellington here  \nSponsorship Opportunities \nThere are a number of sponsorship opportunities still available\, contact Madeline Newman or Bettina Sinclair for more information. \nAll sponsorship packages include event passes\, logo placement\, and post-event benefits\, including delegate lists and feedback summaries.
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