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Wednesday 4 November, 14:30

Extended Realities: 30 Years Looking Ahead

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Théâtre Pitoëff
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Veronika Liebl and Jenny Thibault take part in this discussion marking 30 years of collaboration between Ars Electronica and the Société des arts technologiques (SAT). Their perspectives connect artistic experimentation, cultural innovation, and the evolving role of technology in creative practice.

The session examines how AI and digital tools are reshaping the conditions for artistic production, and asks how institutions can continue to support experimentation while anticipating the next decades of extended realities.

Rue de Carouge 52,
1205 Genève
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