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Date & Time

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 Sun, 26 Mar 2023
All BIC events are free to attend. Open to all.

Location

Bangalore International Centre
7, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage
Bangalore, Karnataka 560071 India
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Contact

+91 98865 99675 bic@bangaloreinternationalcentre.org

Explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and sustainability through our line-up of art, technology, and climate action workshops!

Day 2 | March 25 | Saturday

The Art of Artificial Intelligence: An Artist Engagement Workshop
10:30am – 1:30pm | Board Room, Second Floor
Artists 18y+ | 20 people | 3 hrs

This workshop is for young and experienced artists who want to learn about AI, particularly generative AI. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the possibilities of creating generative art with AI. Get a chance to connect with other artists and explore the fascinating potential of AI in the world of art. It is open to anyone, regardless of prior experience with AI or generative art
Facilitated By: Niranjan Pedanekar (India), Blessin Varkey (India), Vikram Jamwal (India)
Brought to FutureFantastic by TCS Research

Imagining a Future Where AI Controls our Ecosystem
3pm – 5pm | Board Room, Second Floor
2 hrs

Scientists are turning to genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and machine learning to mitigate climate change and species loss, envisioning a speculative ecosystem in the near future where AI is used to create and optimise species. Join this workshop to learn and create with facilitators at the forefront of this emerging field, exploring the ethical implications of AI amidst the climate crisis.
Facilitated By: Marc Lee (Switzerland) & Dev Aggrawal (India)
Brought to FutureFantastic by Swiss Arts Council – Pro Helvetia, New Delhi & Gooey.AI

Day 3 | March 26 | Sunday

The Art of Artificial Intelligence: An Artist Engagement Workshop
10:30am – 1:30pm | Board Room, Second Floor
Artists 18y+ | 20 people | 3 hrs

This workshop is for young and experienced artists who want to learn about AI, particularly generative AI. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the possibilities of creating generative art with AI. Get a chance to connect with other artists and explore the fascinating potential of AI in the world of art. It is open to anyone, regardless of prior experience with AI or generative art
Facilitated By: Niranjan Pedanekar (India), Blessin Varkey (India), Vikram Jamwal (India)
Brought to FutureFantastic by TCS Research

Sharing a Planet with AI: Building a Manifesto of Shared Responsibilities
3pm – 5pm | Board Room, Second Floor
Participation by Invite Only | 25 people | 2 hrs

Through the workshop, the objective is to create a Manifesto for the Ethical Use of AI that acknowledges its inevitability while recognizing its impact on the environment, specifically climate change. The purpose is to collect thoughts and ideas on using AI in ethical and responsible ways, with a focus on artists’ use of AI.
Facilitated By: Padmini Ray Murray (India)

How to Turn Your Art into Energy-Efficient NFTs?
11am – 1pm & 3pm – 5pm | Glass Cubicle, Second Floor
Laptop or smartphone with internet connection needed | 20 to 30 people | 2 hrs

Tezos India Arts & Culture presents a workshop for artists and those interested in art to introduce them to the various Web3 platforms on Tezos including new AI-driven generative art platforms. The workshop includes live minting of work onto the blockchain and collecting various works from participating artists.
Facilitated By: Varun Desai (India)
Presented by Tezos, an energy-efficient and self-upgradable Proof of Stake blockchain with an average energy footprint of 17 global citizens