NAOInstitute stands for the Natural, Artificial, and Organisation Intelligence Institute. These three facets represent the broad field of intelligence research, from biology and psychology, to sociology and business, to artificial intelligence and machine learning. The NAOInstitute hosts an ongoing series of informal symposia intended to bring intelligence research to the wider public in an easily digestible format. Each symposium has a single topic discussed by an expert panel, and an open Question and Answer session with the public. On 29 August 2024, the NAOInstitute will be exploring Creativity and Intelligence over a day-long symposium at the University of Auckland, OGGB 260-051.

Just after midday, I am honoured to have been invited to be part of a panel at the symposium exploring Creativity and Artificial Intelligence. The other two panellists include Nan O’Sullivan, Head of the Design School at VUW and Dr Shahper Richter, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at UoA. Our panel will focus on, Artificial Intelligence, exploring cutting-edge advancements in AI enabling machines to perform creative tasks, including art generation and innovation. Our discussion will also include ethical considerations and the collaborative potential between human creativity and AI.

If you are interested in attending, you can register for free at the eventfinda registration page.