Avatars. D#Avantgarde GenAI Meetup #9

Join us for an immersive D#Avantgarde community meetup exploring the captivating domain of Avatars!

Together, we'll traverse the evolution of these digital alter egos across gaming, social media, and virtual worlds.

We are proud to announce a new location and partner: University of Applied Sciences Vienna.
The University will enable FREE ENTRY for visitors, even free drinks :)_

Live Streaming URL - for those who can't make it in person.
https://youtube.com/live/gNoS9XX6RhM?feature=share

Discover how cutting-edge generative AI is changing the domain of avatars, opening up thrilling new avenues for creative expression and storytelling. We'll discuss the ethical considerations surrounding avatar creation and use, ensuring we build inclusive, conscience-driven digital spaces.

Expect a dynamic mix of expert speakers and thought-provoking discussions that will ignite your imagination and equip you with fresh perspectives on leveraging avatars to amplify your voice.

🗓️ Save the Date: 27. 6. 24

📍 Location: FH des BFI Wien,MQM ML 11, Maria Jacobigasse 1 Bauteil 3.4, A-1030 Wien

Doors Open: 19:00
Start: 19:30

Speakers & Guests

s.myselle:
Austrias No1 AI Influencer will tell us the background story of her life as a multi-dimensional avatar.

Kai Erenli:
The Legal Classification of an AvatarThis talk will examine how (AI-generated) avatars influence the formation and recognition of virtual legal identities, considering privacy, authenticity, and accountability.

Kai is the study director of the Bachelor Program “Interactive Media & Games Business”. He also serves as “General Counsel” to a Vienna based Animation Studio.

Manuela Klauser:
Manuela will guide us into how she facilitates AI in building her 150K+ Social Media Influencer Domain around Sheisinblack.art and gives us insights into the development of her latest character series.

Manuela is founder of creative agency Voller Ideen, co founder of the D#Avantgarde Community and digital artist. Manuela specializes in innovation consulting and AI workshops. As the artist behind Sheisinblack.art, she creates dark, gothic and surreal AI-generatedartworks.

Konrad Gill:
Founder and CEO of internationally operating XR Company VIARSYS. He is very well versed in the field of avatars and virtual communities and will share some of his superpowers with us.

Parallel DimensionsWe will also have a parallel event in the metaverse!People from all over the planet will follow the Avatar story and live visitors in Vienna will be able to participate from VR Stations that will be provided for you on location. .

Think TankWe will also run a Think Tank session, where you will be enabled to learn, connect and go beyond your usual borders.

Hosted byStephanie Meisl (media artist, co- founder @D#A)Andreas Fraunberger (Producer, co-founder @D#A, partner @Junge Römer)Konrad Gill (XR Specialist, Viarsys)Fachhochschule des BFI Wien.

Register now to secure your spot! 👉 RSVP here on meetup.

Connect with a diverse community of thinkers and innovators, and gain insights from the evolving digital landscape.

Live Stream via Youtube.
https://youtube.com/live/gNoS9XX6RhM?feature=share

Live Experience in VR will be available for PCs with or without a headset.
Download:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2519830/Resonite/
either run it via steam VR or start in desktop mode
then - go to
Worlds-> D#Avantgarde Meetup
also refer to image in event images here.

So come for AI&XR, stay for the fun, bring your friends, and let’s expand our world together!

Steph, Andreas and the D#Avantgarde team.

Looking Forward A LOT!

Many thanks to our Partners:
videostudio.wien
Fachhochschule des BFI Wien

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