Recently, the world was witness to the first dual strike, in decades, of both Hollywood actors and screenwriters bringing the industry to a halt. Core to the strikes is figuring out the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in their creative processes. In the Philippines, a local television network has taken a step towards the AI direction by introducing the ‘country’s first Artificial Intelligence-generated sportcaster[s]’. 

 Suffice it to say, today’s world is defined by innovation and the advancement of new technologies. Yet the world also finds itself both ecstatic and hesitant to proceed with the prospect of the newest of these innovations – AI. Is it the future of our creative community; or will it be the spiral for authentic and genuine creativity? Even more reflexive, are we asking the right questions?

Future Forward: AI for Creatives is one in a series of discussions in Future Forward: The Prospect of AI, an Asia Society Philippines and Manila House Private Members Club program that dives into the heart of innovation and discovery on the transformative innovation that is AI. 

The program is set to be interactive with attendees having the opportunity to send their questions to the panel at 2:00PM-4:00PM, on November 20, 2023 at Manila House, Bonifacio Global City. The panel discussion will be followed by socials with appetizers and drinks served.

Registration Fee:

• 1150 PHP - ASP and MH Members
• 1300 PHP - Guests

MODERATOR

Bambina Olivares, Programme Director, Manila House

Bambina Olivares is the Programme Director of Manila Hosue Private Members Club. She is also a Special Projects and Exhibitions Consultant at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, and the author of the upcoming books on the Schools of Living Traditions, Everyday Culture, published by the National Commission for Culture and the Art.

PANELISTS

Esme Palaganas, Co-Founder, PHx Fashion Group

Esme Palaganas works at the intersection of creativity, culture and commerce. She's the cofounder of PHx Fashion Group and the Policy and Planning Chairperson of Philippine Fashion Coalition. She's an adjunct professor in business universities and design schools, a consultant for brands and creative enterprises, and a design thinking specialist for government agencies in the Philippines. She is a contributing writer to newspapers and publications such as Vogue Philippines, a part of the ASEAN UNCTAD eTrade for Women Cohort and Advisory Board at the Centre of Creativity in Professional Practice in the United Kingdom.

Gerry Torres, Principal Architect, Gerry Torres Architectural Design

Ar Gerry Torres is the Principal Architect at Gerry Torres Architectural Design, established in 2000. His work spans various architectural projects, including residential buildings, academic structures, and museums.

In addition to his role in architecture, Ar. Torres is also a professor at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. He serves as the Director and Curator of the Center of Campus Art (CCA), created in 2015 with a focus on curating, producing, and managing exhibitions aligned with the institution's academic programs. The CCA oversees multiple galleries within Benilde's buildings, dedicated to exploring the intersections of design with art, history, culture, society, communities, and the environment. Mr. Torres has a particular interest in the lives and works of National Artists and has organized exhibitions showcasing six of them, with active involvement from Benilde's students.

Prior to this, Mr. Torres served as the Dean of the School of Design and Arts, where he initiated four degree programs in Architecture, Photography, Animation, and Digital Film. Before his deanship, he held the position of Chair for Production Design, Technical Theater, and Dance. Currently, he teaches in the Architecture program, focusing on Architectural History and Thesis.

Mr. Torres began his academic journey with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He then pursued a Graduate Diploma in Interior Design at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia, followed by a Master's Degree in Design and Art Education from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. During this time, he also taught design at the University of New South Wales and the KvB Institute of Technology, both located in Sydney.

From 2011 to 2012, Mr. Torres served as the Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, contributing to his diverse career in the fields of arts and culture.

Trickie Lopa, Co-Founder, Art Fair Philippines

Trickie Lopa is currently Chairman of Philippine Art Events Inc., the corporation that owns and runs Art Fair Philippines, Art in the Park, The Nonesuch Fair, o2oart, and in 2022, MaArte at the Pen.  She is also Chairman of the PHx Fashion Group, founders of the PHx Fashion Conference in 2019 and in 2023, its retail arm, PHx Station, events that aim to equip local fashion creatives with the skills to take their brands global.

She continues to serve on the Advisory Board of the Museum at De La Salle University, a post she has held since 2011.  

From 2004 to 2011, she served on the Board of Trustees of the Museum Foundation of the Philippines as its Secretary, and helped run several projects to support the National Museum and its network.  

Lei Montilla, Founder and Executive Director, AI4Gov

Lei Montilla, a Social Innovation Lead with 4 years and 5 months of experience, is dedicated to transforming public services in the Philippines. Lei plays a pivotal role in the AI4GOV initiative, focusing on improving public services and citizen participation through technology, data science, and community organizing. Her current role within this initiative is at the Asian Institute of Management-Dado Banatao Incubator, which they've held since June 2019.

Lei holds a Master of Science (MS) in Artificial Intelligence for Public Services from Politecnico di Milano (Sep 2022 - Oct 2023), with a focus on AI-based public services and governance. They have also pursued executive education in Data Science at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Oct 2021 - Jan 2022).

Lei's work spans co-founding initiatives aimed at improving public services, serving government units in various sectors, earning recognition from the Philippine Government, and winning the World Health Organization's Innovation Challenge for the Western Pacific in 2022. Beyond their current role, Lei actively contributes to youth development and community enhancement, serving as a Youth Leadership Board Member at the Avast Foundation and holding a position as a thematic focal for SDG 8 at the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth.

Vince Uy, Creative Director, CO Studio

Vince Uy, a prominent creative professional, has held diverse roles as a social media and design influencer, photographer, illustrator, and entrepreneur. Presently, he serves as the Creative Director at CO Studio, a boutique advertising agency, following four years with Saatchi and Saatchi post his studies. Vince's "Imaginary Frontiers" photo series incorporated artificial intelligence, offering a visionary glimpse into the future of Philippine fashion at Vogue Philippines Anniversary Gala this August 2023. Notably, he took on the role of Creative Director for the 69th edition of Manila FAME, a significant design and lifestyle event in the Philippines organized by DTI-CITEM. He also previously served as the executive creative director at Summit Media and Preview Magazine.

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