BIFAN+ AI Conference

AI International Conference

10:00~10:40Keynote Speech

First AI art data spatial painting in space by ouchhh Studio in collaboration with CERN

Ouchhh Studio made history by exhibiting the first AI data-driven art piece in space via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This session will explore the HUMAN CELL ATLAS project, highlighting the limitless possibilities of AI and human creativity.

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Ferdi ALICI

Ouchhh Studio CEO / AI & New Media Artist

Ferdi Alici is the Director of OUCHHH, a pioneering new media and art studio. He has over a decade of experience as a New Media Design Director for the public arts and new media industry. His work has been showcased in world-renowned museums, organizations, and publications, and he has collaborated with numerous international brands. He has also been selected as a jury for the Ars Electronica, PromaxBDA Global Excellence Awards, and PromaxBDA Europe Awards. Collaborators and featured partners include CERN Switzerland, TEDxCERN, National Space Center UK, Google USA, City University of Hong Kong, Chinese Government, CODAworx US, American Indian Arts, MoMA United States, Immersive Festival in Spain, IdN Magazine, CNN, WIRED Magazine, ABC, NBC Washington, Fubiz, The Creators Project, Nike, Vodafone, and many more. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Ars Prix Electronica, German Design Award, Asia Design Award, ADC Award, Muse Award, and International Design Award in LA.

10:40~11:20Talk and Case Study

The Fundamental Implications of the Cutting-Edge AI Creative Tool: Lewis on the Film Industry

The session will explore the implications of generative AI in creativity, led by Kyle Doh, CEO of Key talk AI, the company behind the generative AI tool "Lewis." Topics include the significance of the generative AI era in creation, the capabilities and potential of current tools like Lewis, expanding into scenarios, OSTs, and IP business ecosystems, and the integration of Web 3.0 decentralization in the creative landscape. It will also discuss the relevance of NFTs in this context and address necessary changes in traditional creative ecosystems prompted by generative AI. This session aims to address various questions arising from the creative ecosystem catalyzed by generative AI.

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Kyle DOH

CEO of Keytalk AI

Kyle Doh worked as a Digital Strategy Specialist at McKinsey, a global consulting firm, for four years. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of Keytalk AI, an AI application group. Keytalk AI is recognized as a pioneering company in the field of Prompt Engineering, which is at the forefront of the interactive AI era triggered by ChatGPT. Operating optimized LLM services across various categories such as movies, travel, beauty, and fandom in 225 countries worldwide, the company achieved the top position globally in February 2023 on Product Hunt, the world's foremost software launch evaluation platform, among 2,044 entries. It is listed among the top 100 AI companies worldwide according to the latest edition of CB Insights, a leading authority in AI industry guidance. He has authored books including Redefining Marketing in the AI Era, DT Era Marketing New Normal 10 and Communication On Demand: The Birth of New Marketing in the Digital Age.

11:30~12:00Bucheon Choice: AI Film International Competition Awards Ceremony & Screening

This year, the newly established Bucheon Choice: AI Film International Competition will host an awards ceremony and screening session featuring films from this section.

Date July 7 (SUN) 11:30~12:00
Location Arts Theater of Bucheon Art Center

13:00~13:30Talk and Case Study

Phantasm (AI) and Memory (Data)

This session showcases the current landscape of visual works utilizing artificial intelligence, discussing the changes and possibilities in the creative processes of content creators, as well as the future of generative visual content.

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Sey MIN

Gyeonggi Content Agency (GCA) / Visiting Professor of AI Immersive Content at Hongik University

Sey Min is a visual artist who experiments with digital realism and surrealism using data and artificial intelligence. Her work has been featured by SKT, Intel USA, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Media City Biennale, NeurIPS, ZKM, and Google Art & Culture. She has also worked with MTV New York, Art Center Nabi, and MIT's Senseable City Lab as a researcher, and has served as an industry professor at Sogang University. She was the inaugural director of Seoul Light and a Google artist, and she has also developed an AI-based creative tool called Praxis.ai. After serving as the 10th director of the Gyeonggi Content Agency, she is now a visiting professor of AI immersive content at Hongik University, continuing to explore various projects.

13:30~14:00 AI Creators Showcase

Viewing Generative AI as a Style

This session will delve into the work of Brian W Kim, director at UGI Production, who utilized Stable Diffusion to create the short animation film Kill the Rabbit. The discussion aims to explore Kim's expertise in production techniques and the pros and cons of using AI in the filmmaking process.

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Brian KIM

CEO & Director of UGI Production

Brian W Kim is the director and CEO of UGI Productions. He graduated from Simon Fraser University in Canada with a degree in Communication. Leveraging diverse experiences in K-pop music videos, films, and advertisements, he specializes in creating robust virtual IPs, demonstrating profound insights and innovative approaches. Particularly, he is preparing high-end content based on Unreal Engine, integrating AI-driven modeling and art.

14:00~14:40Talk and Case Study

A New Culture of Creativity to Build Autonomous World

With advancements in AI and Web3 technologies, new actors and a fresh creative culture are emerging, unprecedented in the past. Moreover, the creative culture of the next era is evolving towards new orientations like 'autonomous worlds' ultimately. Through various examples and technical understanding, the aim is to anticipate the future approaching from the center of these changes.

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SHIN Giheon

Creative Technologist

Shin Giheon has been at the forefront of experimenting where creativity intersects with technology in fields such as spatial design, art, marketing, IT, and more. His keen interest in innovation has led to ambitious goals, including implementing virtual world creation platforms based on blockchain technology. Currently, he collaborates across multiple project teams to develop products spanning platforms, services, games, content, and infrastructure layers.

14:50~15:30Panel Discussion

How to Adapt to Rapid Paradigm Shifts?

With advancements in technology such as the adoption of AI, we are experiencing rapid paradigm shifts. This panel discussion aims to explore how businesses and individuals can effectively respond to these changes. We will delve into strategies for adapting to the accelerating pace of change, leading innovation, seizing opportunities in unpredictable environments, and the role of change management and leadership. Join us for an in-depth conversation to gain insights and practical solutions for navigating and succeeding in this fast-evolving era.

Moderator
  • SHIN ChulFestival Director of BIFAN
Panels
  • Sey MINFormer President of the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) / Visiting Professor of AI Immersive Content at Hongik University
  • Kyle DOHCEO of Keytalk AI
  • Brian KIMCEO & Director of UGI Production