Join us for an enlightening panel discussion as we delve into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on creative expression. From innovative compositions in music and immersive virtual reality to unique language learning experiences, and the intricate realm of computational creativity, this event explores how AI is transcending traditional boundaries to shape the future of creativity.

Our esteemed panel of experts will share insights, experiences, and cutting-edge developments in the field, offering a comprehensive view of AI’s role in revolutionizing various creative domains. Discover how AI algorithms are inspiring new forms of artistic expression, enhancing learning methodologies, and pushing the boundaries of computational creativity.

Whether you’re an artist, educator, technologist, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and creativity, this event promises to spark thought-provoking discussions and provide invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of creative innovation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the limitless possibilities of AI in shaping the future of creative expression. Join us as we venture beyond boundaries and unlock the potential of AI across diverse creative frontiers.

THE PANEL

ERICKA DUNLAP: MODERATOR

Ericka Dunlap is the CEO and Principal Consultant of Crown Communication Group, a PR Firm dedicated to improving brand relationships and reputations through strategic communication strategies, event curation, and media engagement. Her company derived from her expansive public speaking, television and media expertise as Miss Florida and Miss America. A dynamic singer, peak performer, show producer and recording artist, Ericka is a very active member and supporter of the Arts. She also serves on several boards as a trusted advisor with deep community relationships, and she is an esteemed member of the Winter Park Institute Board of Directors.

Emily K. Johnson

Emily K. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English (Technical Communication) and core faculty in the Texts and Technology Ph.D. program at the University of Central Florida. She is co-author of Playful Pedagogy in the Pandemic: Pivoting to Games-Based Learning (with Anastasia Salter, Routledge 2022) Dr. Johnson is currently Principal Investigator of a project funded by the U.S. Department of Education investigating the efficacy of three virtual reality and two PC educational video games for language learning.

John Murray

John Murray is an Assistant Professor of Games and Interactive Media and core faculty in the Texts and Technology Ph.D. program at the University of Central Florida. He is co-author of Adventure Games: Playing the Outsider (with Aaron Reed and Anastasia Salter, Bloomsbury 2020) and Flash: Building the Interactive Web (with Anastasia Salter, MIT Press 2014). His research focuses on interactive narratives and reality media, which includes augmented, virtual, and mixed reality and is currently studying the use of generative AI in immersive authoring.

Anastasia Salter

Anastasia Salter is a professor of English at the University of Central Florida, and Director of Graduate Programs for the College of Arts and Humanities. Dr. Salter is the author or co-author of eight books on digital culture and electronic literature, including most recently Playful Pedagogy in the Pandemic: Pivoting to Games-Based Learning (with Emily Johnson, Routledge 2022) and Twining: Critical and Creative Approaches to Hypertext Narratives (with Stuart Moulthrop, Amherst College 2021), and currently serves as Vice President of the Electronic Literature Organization.

Mel Stanfill

Mel Stanfill is an Associate Professor with a joint appointment in the Texts and Technology Program and the Department of English at the University of Central Florida. Key focuses of Stanfill’s work include the uses and abuses of platforms and cultural studies of the law. They have been published in venues including New Media and Society, Cultural Studies, Television & New Media, and their most recent book, Rock This Way: Cultural Constructions of Musical Legitimacy (Michigan, 2023).