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Synthetic Narratives AI / XR + Future of Storytelling

By Stevens Institute of Technology

Explore how generative AI & immersive tech are changing storytelling at a 2-day symposium with artists, technologists & intellectuals.

Location

Stevens Institute of Technology

UCC University Towers 1 Castle Point Terrace Hoboken, NJ 07030

Speakers

Agenda

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Check-In

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Coffee and Conversation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

AI Filmmaking Session - Talks & Panel

Michaela Ternasky-Holland

Jagger Waters

Angela Ferraiolo

Lucien Harriot

This panel will explore how AI tools are reshaping screenwriting, editing, directing, and audience engagement in contemporary cinematic storytelling

11:30 AM - 12:30 AM (+1 day)

AI & Immersive Session - Talks & Panel

Matthew Niederhauserv

Alan Winslow

Kat Mustatea

Camille JeanJean

This panel will explore how generative AI is changing the landscape of spatial computing, VR/AR, and experiential design

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

Boxed lunches will be provided

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Post-Photo Session - Talks & Panels

Michael Whitham

Isabella Valle

Thiago Hersan

Natasha Chuk

This panel will explore how AI-generated imagery is changing our understanding of authenticity, aesthetics, and the evolving visual language of the image

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Truth and Trust Session - Talks & Panel

Avital Meshi

Fred Grinstein

Dr. Emily Spratt

Christopher Meerdo

This panel will explore how synthetic media: deepfakes, misinformation, and algorithmic authority are changing ethical standards, epistemological frameworks, and societal trust

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Keynote

David Chalmers

Our keynote speaker is David John Chalmers an Australian philosopher and cognitive scientist, specializing in philosophy of mind and philosophy of language. He is a professor of philosophy and neural...

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reception

Refreshments and light fair

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Highlights

all ages
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Film & Media • Other

Join us for Synthetic Narratives AI / XR + Future of Storytelling Conference, Exhibition, and AI Short Film Screening

When: October 24 & 25, 2025

Where: Stevens Institute of Technology

Full schedule and details @ https://syntheticnarratives.com

Generative AI and immersive technologies are transforming the way we create, experience, and understand stories. This two-day symposium brings together leading artists, technologists, and thinkers to explore the cultural, philosophical, and creative potentials of these rapidly evolving fields.

October 24 - Open to public

Machine Cinema GenJam 1:00-5:00pm

Artwork Showcase Opening 5:30-8:30pm

AI Short Film Screening 6:30-8:30pm

October 25 - Ticket required**

Synthetic Narratives Conference 9am-7pm

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