2025
11 - 14 December, 2025
2025年12月11-14日
The purpose of the International Artificial Intelligence and Creativity Conference
- The conference aims to directly showcase cutting-edge artificial intelligence and creative technologies to industry professionals, highlighting the transformative tools and methods that are shaping the future.
- This event is a dynamic forum where creative industry professionals gather to share and exchange a wealth of information, creative works, and innovative ideas. It fosters the development of a collaborative ecosystem that promotes positive interactions.
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The importance of Asia's creative industries is increasing daily:
The significance and scale of Asia's creative industries have experienced remarkable growth both regionally and globally. Countries and regions such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Singapore have become major creative hubs, contributing to industries like design, animation, gaming, film, and advertising. The IAICC acknowledges the importance of the creative industries in Asia and offers tailored content to address the specific needs and challenges faced by professionals in the region. -
The growing demand for AI integration in Asia's creative industries:
As AI technology becomes more widespread, Asia's creative industries are increasingly recognizing the potential of AI to improve processes and outcomes. The IAICC provides a platform to explore and learn about various AI tools and technologies applicable in the Asian context. By showcasing region-specific case studies and success stories, participants gain deeper insights into how to effectively integrate AI into their creative projects. -
Addressing the challenges and opportunities of Asia’s creative industries:
Asia’s creative industries face distinct challenges and opportunities. These may include linguistic diversity, market dynamics, unique aesthetic preferences, and varying levels of technological infrastructure across countries and regions. The IAICC conference takes these regional factors into account and provides insights, strategies, and practical knowledge to help participants tackle specific challenges and capitalize on opportunities for AI integration in their respective Asian markets.
Why choose the Greater Bay Area of China as the venue for IAICC?
Professionalism
Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, IAICC attendees will have the opportunity to explore the capabilities of various tools, such as ChatGPT for creative content generation, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion for AI-assisted design, Blender for 3D modeling and animation, Krita and Inkscape for digital art, Natron for visual effects, Audacity for audio editing, GIMP for image editing, Kdenlive and Shotcut for video editing, Godot for game development, and deep learning and machine learning tools for AI research and implementation.
Accuracy
IAICC provides a platform for researchers and organizations to showcase their latest discoveries, methods, and AI-driven solutions across various creative fields, including art, design, music, literature, games, and film. It enables attendees to network, connect, and collaborate with like-minded professionals, fostering new partnerships and opportunities for future research, projects, and initiatives.
Internationalization
IAICC brings together experts, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts from around the world to share their insights, experiences, and progress in the fields of AI and creativity. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and encourages participants to explore innovative ideas and methods. It examines the impact of AI on creative processes, industries, and global society. It discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI with human creativity, as well as the potential of AI and enhanced creativity.
Keynote Speakers
(In no particular order)
Francesco Siddi
COO of Blender,
Producer & GM of Blender Studio
Dr. Anthony F. Neoh
Former Hong Kong SFC Chairman, Former Board Member of CUHK
Raymond D. Neoh
Founder of the Institute of Digital Media Technology (IDMT)
Xiao Yong
中国卡通艺术委员会常务委员、中国电影电视技术学会电影高新技术专业委员会委员、广东省动漫行业协会副秘书长
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Francesco Siddi
COO of Blender,
Producer & GM of Blender Studio
Currently the Chief Operating Officer at Blender, General Manager and Producer at Blender Studio. He has a professional background in industrial design and has made important contributions in 3D art and open source film projects.
Francesco Siddi is a key figure in the fields of 3D animation and open source filmmaking, best known for his work in the open source 3D creation software Blender. Over the years, he has participated in numerous Blender projects, contributing both in technical development and creative production. With a background in digital art, design, and computer graphics, Siddi's early exposure to Blender laid the foundation for his career, prompting him to deeply participate in the open source community and promote the development of collaborative projects. His career took off through his extensive work with Blender Institute, the creative arm of Blender, where he worked on several animation projects such as the 2012 sci-fi short film Tears of Steel, the 2013-2016 animated series Caminandes, which fully demonstrated Blender's animation capabilities, and the ambitious 2015 project Cosmos Laundromat, which showcased Blender's potential for complex storytelling and visual effects.
On the entrepreneurial side, Siddi co-founded Blender Cloud with Blender founder Ton Roosendaal, a platform that provides resources and tutorials for Blender users. In addition, Siddi founded Cineca, a company focused on immersive and interactive media production. His contributions to the creative and technical aspects of animation, especially in the open source movement, have solidified his key position in the field.
Dr. Anthony F. Neoh
Former Hong Kong SFC Chairman, Former Board Member of CUHK
Dr. Neoh’s diverse roles, including his leadership at Global Digital Creation, showcase his significant influence in China’s creative industry. His insights into the legal, business, and academic aspects of creativity and animation make him a critical voice at the conference.
Raymond D. Neoh
Founder of the Institute of Digital Media Technology (IDMT)
Raymond Dennis Neoh is widely recognized as the "Father of the Chinese CG Industry." He has been instrumental in pioneering the computer graphics sector in China. Neoh founded the Institute of Digital Media Technology (IDMT), Global Digital Creation (GDC), and GDC Technology, which significantly contributed to the development of digital cinema in China. He also established the Institute of Digital Game Technology (IDGT) for game development and training in Singapore, and CG Global Entertainment (CGGE) for the International AI and Creativity Conference. Additionally, he founded the Krystal Institute and Krystal Technology, focusing on bridging the global digital divide and advancing digital transformation.
Xiao Yong
中国卡通艺术委员会常务委员、中国电影电视技术学会电影高新技术专业委员会委员、广东省动漫行业协会副秘书长
数字动画视觉领域从业23年，参与国内外动画电影、艺术短片、互动娱乐影视项目50多个。在中国首部全三维数字动画电影《魔比斯环》负责流程管理，担任制片人的海洋主题动画电影《潜艇总动员》荣获中国电影华表奖“优秀动画片”奖、军事场景动画《士兵顺溜》荣获广东省“五个一工程”奖和文化部“中国文化艺术政府奖最佳动漫奖”、长江国风动画电影《江豚·风时舞》形成动画影视+数字文旅+衍生文创的产业链体系。参与丹麦动画电影《OTTO is a Rhino》、意大利动画电影《WinX Club》和《Roma》、迪士尼中国主题动画系列片《半斤八两》、乐高《幻影忍者》和《星球大战》制作管理。
现担任中国卡通艺术委员会常务委员、中国电影电视技术学会电影高新技术专业委员会委员、广东省动漫行业协会副秘书长、厦门国际动漫节“金海豚奖”作品大赛评委、深圳大学艺术学理论硕士点实践导师。科学与幻想成长基金-科幻工场专家顾问。荣获深圳市文化创意产业 “十佳经营者”。