Date and Time: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (JST)
Venue: AICU Japan office, INDEST (Innovation Design Studio), Tokyo University of Science (1-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station)
Main Language: English
Participation Fee: Free (Registration Required): https://cabc24.eventbrite.com/
Following the final day of SIGGRAPH ASIA 2024, AICU will host a meetup for international companies involved in Creative AI. This event offers lightning pitches, small demos, and networking opportunities (including a pizza party!) for key players seeking connections beyond the scope of the academic conference and exhibition. Students, researchers, business professionals, and startups interested in international exchange are welcome!
About AICU:
AICU is organizing this event to bring together diverse international players in the AI + Entertainment + Creative domain.
Date & Time: Saturday, December 7, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM JST (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
Location: AICU Japan office at INDEST (Innovation Design Studio), 3-6-3 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo, INDEST Building, Tokyo University of Science
Fee: Free
Organizer: Akihiko Shirai, CEO of AICU Inc.
Target Audience: Anyone interested in AI, entertainment, and creative fields
Event Overview:
Building on the excitement of SIGGRAPH ASIA 2024, this forum will explore the future of AI and creative business. Through pitch sessions, demos, and networking opportunities focusing on various genres such as image generation, video, anime, VTubers, metaverse, and art, we aim to foster connections among participants and spark new innovations.
Program:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Open Campus - Morning Coffee & Networking
Visit the AICU Japan office at INDEST, Tokyo University of Science (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology), Tamachi Campus. Prepare your pitch, share your SIGGRAPH ASIA 2024 experience, and connect with other attendees before the lunch meetup.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Meetup
Numerous casual Japanese restaurants are located near INDEST. Architecture enthusiasts can also visit the Arimaston Building, a unique hand-built apartment complex by Keisuke Oka.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Pitch Session
Present your Creative AI business on stage! We welcome pitches from all genres, including image generation, video, anime, VTubers, metaverse, demos, art, and more.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Networking, Demos, Videos, and Gallery
Share your demos, videos, and artwork in the lounge. Connect with other participants, explore new ideas, and discover potential collaborations.
Event Details & Registration:
Pre-registration is required by the day before the event.
No-shows will be publicly listed within the community.
For inquiries or to contact us before the event, please send a direct message to @AICUai on X or use the #International channel on our Discord server [AICU - Creator Union].
After the event, please take any trash generated from exhibitions or catering back with you.
Please adhere to the waste sorting rules when disposing of trash.
About AICU Inc.:
AICU Inc. is a global startup that leverages generative and creative AI, with the vision of "empowering creators." Led by Dr. Akihiko Shirai, we aim to provide new creative experiences in the age of AI. Through media, education, and tool development adapted for the generative AI era, we support creators worldwide and build a creative future together.
AICU's Main Activities:
AICU Media: Educational media for general users (web, Kindle, LINE, etc.), building an international creator community, and disseminating information through our own media "AICU media" (note: 1,100 followers, Medium, distribution to our website, Mado no Mori, etc.)
AIDX Lab: Developing AI character generation technology, chatbots, and metaverse solutions. Conducting generative AI workshops and consultations.
New Certification Projects: Developing an international Creative AI Practitioner Certification Exam, providing technical certification and ethical evaluation for generative AI.
Consulting & International Expansion: Promoting Japanese AI technology and content in the global market, undertaking B2B projects, and developing PoCs (Proof of Concepts).
Vision:
With the evolution of generative AI, AICU will "empower creators," promoting new value creation through AI. We support efficiency and innovation in the creative industry, providing a platform for the next generation of creators to thrive.
Website: AICU Inc. [Link to AICU website]
Contact: @AICUai on X
AICU Inc. expands the possibilities of the AI era and supports the future and challenges of everyone who wants to be a creator.
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