Decoding the past and designing the future of Thai arts and culture: From classical dance to music, how can technology and AI evolve our culture?
AI X Culture Symposium | วัฒนธรรมไทย x ปัญญาประดิษฐ์ examines how artificial intelligence interacts with culture through performances, discussions, and demonstrations, with the goal of experimenting with connecting cultural heritage and technology while exploring the opportunities for preservation and evolution facilitated by technology and AI.
The event is organized by MIT Media Lab, Creatorsgarten, Pichet Klunchun Dance Company, and TK Park Learning Center.
Session I (1:30 PM - 2:50 PM)
1:30 - Opening Talk & Performance – Pat Pataranutaporn (MIT Media Lab) & Pichet Klunchun (PKDC)
- Interlude of Cybernetic Dance Performers: demonstration of Human-AI co-dancing, showcasing the synthesis of traditional movement and digital innovation
1:45 - Talk | Introduction to AI x Culture – Pat Pataranutaporn (MIT Media Lab)
2:05 - Panel Discussion | Thailand 2025: No Culture, No AI…?
- Pichet Klunchun (PKDC)
- Chalermchatri Yukol (THACCA)
- Pahparn Sirima Chaipreechawit (GroundControl)
- Moderated by Pat Pataranutaporn (MIT Media Lab)
2:25 - Lighting Talks
- Pun Pitanpitayarat
- Thanapat Ryan Ogaslert
- Kawita Vatanajyankur
Intermission | 2:50 - 3:00
Session II (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
3:00 - Cyber Subin: Human-AI Co-Dancing
- Talk | Architecture for Cultural – Phoomparin Mano (Creatorsgarten) & Lamtharn Hantrakul (Artist/Creative Technologist)
- Live demonstration of voice-controlled choreographic manipulation – Tas Chongchadklang (PKDC)
3:30 - Mini Workshop | Cyber Subin School: Natasin in Contemporary Education – Phoomparin Mano & Chayapatr Archiwaranguprok (Creatorsgarten)
- Demonstration of an educational platform for Human-AI co-dancing, showcasing the synthesis of traditional movement and digital innovation
3:40 - Panel Discussion | Culture x AI x Education
- Pichet Klunchun (PKDC)
- Kunthida Rungruengkiat (Progressive Movement Foundation)
- Pat Pataranutaporn (MIT Media Lab)
4.00 - Reception
Event website: https://www.media.mit.edu/events/ai-x-culture-symposium/
