Giovedì 1° ottobre, alle ore 9.00, presso il Museo della Grafica di Palazzo Lanfranchi, avrà luogo il simposio internazionale dal titolo “Digital Signs. Human and artificial intelligence for the arts and the creative industries of the third millennium”.
L’evento si svolgerà in lingua inglese.
Confernce overview
Starting from the sign as a foundational element of the creative act—its becoming meaning, writing, and structure—scholars from different disciplines, ranging from art history to design, from philosophy to mathematics, and from the natural sciences to astronomy, will explore AI as a creative tool and an interpretative support. From graphic arts to the creative industries, from the reconstruction and enhancement of cultural heritage to the forms and sounds of the universe, significant and compelling international case studies will be presented and discussed. Digital signs, therefore, become a space for comparison and dialogue among different fields of knowledge, fostering new research and educational perspectives.
Programma
9:00-9:30
Opening Remarks and Institutional Welcome
Giovanni Federico Gronchi (University of Pisa)
Alessio Cavicchi (University of Pisa)
Anna Monreale (University of Pisa)
Alessandra Guidi (University of Pisa)
Alessandro Tosi (University of Pisa)
Veronica Neri (University of Pisa)
Gabriele Goretti (University of Pisa)
Andrea Baldini (Peking University)
Session I – Concepts and Perspectives
Round Table: AI, Creativity, and New Perspectives for the Arts and Cultural Heritage
9:30-12:00
Chair: Caterina Dastoli (University of Pisa), Mengy Cai (University of Pisa)
An interdisciplinary dialogue bringing together scholars from philosophy, art history, design, mathematics, cultural heritage, and the natural sciences to explore the role of artificial intelligence in contemporary creative practices and knowledge production.
Speakers:
Giovanni Federico Gronchi (University of Pisa)
Alessandra Guidi (University of Pisa)
Alessandro Tosi (University of Pisa)
Antonella Fresa (University of Pisa)
Gabriele Goretti & Caterina Dastoli (University of Pisa)
Veronica Neri & Daniella Iannini Lelarge (University of Pisa)
Andrea Baldini (Peking University)
Xiang Yong (Peking University)
Peng Feng (Peking University)
12:00-14:00
Lunch break
Session II – Practices and Applications
Round Table: AI in the Creative Industries and Cultural Innovation
14:00-16:00
Chair: Gabriele Goretti (University of Pisa), Matteo Meacci (University of Pisa)
A dialogue among researchers, companies, cultural institutions, and technology developers exploring the practical applications of artificial intelligence across the creative and cultural sectors.
Speakers:
Savio Firmino (Furniture & Interior Design company)
Daniele Fiesoli (Fashion company)
Supermateria (Parametric Design & Digital Development for the Fashion Industry and product design)
16:00-16:15
Coffee Break
Session III – Future Directions
Round Table: Human and Artificial Intelligence for the Future of Creativity
16:15-16:50
Chair: Daniella Iannini Lelarge (University of Pisa)
A moderated conversation bringing together all participants to reflect on emerging challenges, opportunities, and future collaborations between academia, industry, and cultural institutions.
Speakers:
Giovanni Federico Gronchi (University of Pisa)
Alessandra Guidi (University of Pisa)
Alessandro Tosi (University of Pisa)
Antonella Fresa (University of Pisa)
Gabriele Goretti & Caterina Dastoli (University of Pisa)
Veronica Neri & Daniella Iannini Lelarge (University of Pisa)
Andrea Baldini (Peking University)
Xiang Yong (Peking University)
Peng Feng (Peking University)
Vincenzo Napolano (Osservatorio Gravitazionale Europeo)
Lorenzo Cantoni (Università della Svizzera Italiana)
Savio Firmino (Furniture & Interior Design company)
Daniele Fiesoli (Fashion company)
Supermateria (Parametric Design & Digital Development for the Fashion Industry and product design)
16:50-17:00
Closing Remarks
Alessandro Tosi (University of Pisa)
Gabriele Goretti (University of Pisa)
Andrea Baldini (Peking University)
