The Next Chapter in Creativity: AI, Art & Us
About This Workshop
An immersive workshop exploring the intersection of AI and creative expression. Participants engage with creative AI tools firsthand, examining what it means for machines to make art and how we can forge a human-centric future. Through interactive demonstrations and collaborative exercises, attendees rethink the relationship between humans and machines as one of imagination and collaboration rather than replacement.
Workshop Facilitator
Maya Ackerman
CEO of WaveAI & AI Professor at Santa Clara University
Dr. Maya Ackerman is a world-renowned AI researcher, entrepreneur, and musician and artist who has pioneered human-centered generative AI since 2015. As CEO of WaveAI and Professor at Santa Clara University, she bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world creative applications. Named a "Woman of Influence" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, she has spoken at the United Nations, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Google, Stanford, and Oxford University.
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Who This Workshop Is For
Creative professionals, educators, and teams exploring how AI is transforming art, media, and culture.
Workshop Outcomes
What You'll Walk Away With
Key Takeaways
- Direct experience with generative AI creative tools
- Understanding of how AI-generated art is reshaping culture
- Frameworks for human-centric AI collaboration
- Strategies for leveraging creative AI in your organization
Workshop Details
Customization Available
Workshop activities can be customized to focus on specific creative domains—music, visual art, writing, or cross-disciplinary applications—depending on your audience.
Tailoring is done through a content alignment meeting with the speaker prior to your event.
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Maya Ackerman has worked with these organizations and more.
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