AI Creative Summit

​Shaping the Future of Creative Production

​Sponsored by Adobe and American High

​Join us for a two-day exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming the creative industries. The AI Creative Summit brings together students, faculty, and industry leaders for an immersive experience at the intersection of art, technology, and innovation.

​Day One: Panels & Workshops
Dive into the tools, trends, and ethical conversations shaping the future of creative production. Panels and workshops will cover topics like image and video generation, sound design, and new production workflows powered by AI. Hear directly from industry experts who are redefining how stories are imagined, produced, and shared in an AI-driven world.

​8:30 - 9:00 Student Checkin (432/434 Newhouse 3)

​9:00 - 9:30 Welcome and Kickoff

​9:30 - 10:30 AI Image Generation

​10:30 - 10:45 Break

​10:45 - 11:45 AI Video Generation

​11:45 - 1:45 Lunch and Panel

​2:00 - 3:00 AI Audio Generation

​3:00 - 3:15 Break

​3:15 - 4:15 AI Editing/Putting it all Together

​4:15 - 5:00 Competition Overview/Assignment

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​Day Two: The AI Creative Challenge
Day two turns inspiration into action. In a high-energy, hackathon-style competition, student teams from Syracuse University and other Central New York colleges will create original AI-generated content around a surprise theme. Industry guests and faculty mentors will guide participants as they bring their ideas to life, culminating in an awards showcase judged by creative professionals.

​9:00 - 9:30 Arrival/Registration

​9:30 - 3:00 Work on Competition Production

​3:00 - 3:05 Submissions Due

​3:15 - 3:45 Competition Viewing

​3:45 - 4:15 Judges Deliberate

​4:15 - 4:30 Awards

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​Discover. Create. Collaborate.
Whether you’re a creator, technologist, or storyteller, the AI Creative Summit is your opportunity to experience the future of creativity firsthand.