Role of AI in Media and Creative Industries

This seminar is jointly hosted by UCL Innovation & Enterprise, Queen’s University Belfast, UK Technology and Innovation Hub, and Eutopia Arthouse Film Festival. Esteemed guests from AI, VR, XR, AR, and media specialists in the creative and cultural area, alongside industry experts, including leading producers from the BBC VR Hub, UCL lecturers, department directors from Regent’s University, filmmakers, the Creative Director of Lambda Film, and PhD holders from Oxford and various universities, will grace the event. Engage in discussions with professionals from London’s film and media industries as they share their perspectives.

Key Highlight

• Specialists in Creative Cultural Media and  AI experts as speakers.
• Participation of professionals from London’s film and media industries.
• Exchange of views and insights on AI’s influence on media practices.

Objective

Facilitate dialogue and knowledge-sharing among industry professionals and academic leaders regarding AI’s evolving role in media.

• Àngels Trias-i-Valls(Associate Professor in Economic and Digital Anthropology and Director in Regent’s University London)
• Ben Huss-Smickler(Immersive Technologist,360 VR XR AR, Lecturer in immersive factual storytelling at UCL)
• Niall Hill(Leading producer at the BBC VR Hub, Lecturer in immersive factual storytelling at UCL )
• Ryan Stone(Creative Director of Lambda Film)

Who it’s for

This seminar is designed for professionals and enthusiasts from the media industry, academia, technology sector, and related fields to explore the impact of AI on media practices and foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among diverse stakeholders.

Even though you don’t have any relative experience,  welcome to attend the event.

What you’ll learn

1. The impact of AI on media production, including changes in content creation and audience engagement.

2. Future trends in media production driven by AI advancements

3. Relevant theories and practical considerations in AI-enabled media development and practice.

4. How to use AI technology in media.

What to expect

This is an interactive, activity-based workshop held at BaseKX, UCL’s entrepreneurship hub in King’s Cross.

Register and sign in: 1pm-1:30pm

Start time: 1:30pm

Introduction and Welcome: 1:30-1:40pm

Presentation: 1:40-2:30pm

Round-table Discussion:  2:30-3:00 pm

Topics may include

1. The impact of AI on media production, including changes in content creation and audience engagement.

2. Future trends in media production driven by AI advancements.

3. How do you view the impact of the Sora AI model on the film industry transformation, and what are its future development prospects?

4. Will the development of artificial intelligence lead to unemployment issues for entrepreneurs and industry professionals?

Q&A Session 3:00-3:15pm

Closing Remarks and Group photo 3:15-3:25pm

Networking Reception 3:25pm-4:00pm