G-Artience 2024 Connecting Week: Exploring the Fusion of Science and Art in Dialogue of the Future

“A Stage for Disruptive Innovation” - G-Artience 2024 Connecting Week

Breaking away from conventional formalities the G-Artience 2024 Connecting Week redefines the concept of an international event. Gone are the VIP seats ceremonial introductions and speeches. Instead a stage celebrating innovation and integration takes the spotlight.

Held from December 1 to 3 at the Daejeon Convention Center and WIP Square the event aims to merge science technology and cultural arts. Co-hosted by KAIST the Nam June Paik Art Center and the Daejeon Tourism Organization G-Artience 2024 aspires to become a global hub for TechArt fostering creative innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This event goes beyond a festival marking the start of designing the future through the convergence of science and art. G-Artience 2024 is set to place South Korea at the center of global attention as a leader in TechArt innovation.

A Platform for Global TechArt Dialogue

‘G-Artience 2024 Connecting Week’ a global event envisioning a TechArt revolution is just around the corner. The highlight session ‘Dialogue of the Future’ has garnered significant anticipation for its lineup of prominent participants and the discussions they will lead.

Scheduled for the morning of December 2 at the Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) the session will feature an impressive roster of experts. Presiding over the discussion is Professor Myung-Seok Kim KAIST Emeritus Professor and the founding chair of KAIST’s Department of Industrial Design. Joining him are Professor In-Hong Cha of Wright State University in the U.S. Namhee Park Director of the Nam June Paik Art Center Kwang-Ryun Won KAIST Emeritus Professor and founder of the Graduate School of Culture Technology and Sung-Hee Lee chair of KAIST’s Culture Technology department.

In addition Hong Soon-Jung Director of Future Talent Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT and Shin Eun-Hyang Director of Arts Policy at the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism will attend to outline the government’s policy directions.

Before an audience of 700 these experts will confirm that the fusion of science and art is a vital driver of societal cultural and industrial innovation. The discussions are expected to emphasize the need for collaboration support and creative challenges to unlock new possibilities.

Icons of Creativity and Challenges

Professor In-Hong Cha who will open the session is a symbol of triumph over adversity. Despite living with polio-induced paralysis he has overcome significant challenges establishing himself as a celebrated violinist conductor and cultural icon in both Korea and the U.S. Currently a professor at Wright State University he will captivate the audience with a violin performance under a spotlight on a dimly lit stage.

Namhee Park a leading advocate of media art will highlight the imperative for blending science and art. As director of the Nam June Paik Art Center she will address how South Korea can sustain its media art legacy originating from major exhibitions like the 1993 Daejeon Expo through international events like G-Artience.

The presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism underscores the significance of this event. Their participation highlights the importance of K-TechArt and the broader role of cultural and technological integration in shaping a sustainable future.

A Revolutionary Event Design

G-Artience 2024 not only innovates in content but also disrupts traditional event formats. There are no reserved VIP seats formal introductions or speeches. Instead a creative setup features a 75-meter-long 4-meter-high LED screen encircling the venue. Attendees sit at round tables and performances and talks unfold across five stages including one at the center of the audience. This arrangement ensures that all attendees experience the event from an equal vantage point.

“Breaking conventions under the theme of merging science technology and cultural arts this event sets the stage for a revolutionary leap toward establishing K-TechArt as a global hub.”

From the symphonic opening displayed on a 75-meter LED screen to visionary lectures and creative performances the event offers an extraordinary synergy of science and art. Highlights include AI avatar dances virtual idol EDM performances and collaborative projects designed by experts from 13 countries. These efforts position South Korea as a bold leader in the global TechArt revolution.

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