BRIDGE TALKSFusion:
Bridging Art, Science and Technology

October 15, 2024 | 2 pm
NOVA FCT, Campus Caparica

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Mind Meets Machine: Can ChatGPT and VR read your thoughts?

Join us for an exciting blend of entertainment and technology!

João Blümel is a professional mentalist and the creator of the world's first show that uses web3 technology (VR, AR, Generative AI, NFTs, etc) to read people's minds. After performing in Las Vegas and coming straight from a tour of shows in Brazil, João will perform his signature show at Bridge Talks bringing VR, AR and AI to entertain and read your mind. Get ready to be amazed with this unique blend of art, science and cutting-edge technology and find out if ChatGPT and VR can actually read and predict your thoughts!

João Blümel
Mind-reader and CEO Blümel Productions

How Art, Science, and Technology Shape Our World

Robert will explore the dynamic interplay between art, science, and technology, illustrating how these fields have historically influenced one another and continue to shape modern society. This session will set the stage for the day's discussions, offering insights into the creative potential that emerges at the intersection of these disciplines.

Robert Wiley
Artist and Professor at NOVA FCT

Connecting Knowledge, Research and Creativity

In this panel, we will showcase successful and impactful collaborations between academia, the arts and cultural heritage that drive innovation in the preservation and creative uses of heritage. Experts will present real examples of how NOVA and heritage initiatives collaborate to advance the preservation and transformation in the use of cultural heritage.

Moderator: Clara Rowland
NOVA University, Vice-Rector for Culture

Márcia Vilarigues
Professor at NOVA FCT

Sara Babo
Founding partner, NEON Art Conservation, Professor at NOVA FCT

Paulo Jorge dos Santos Bonifacio
Precipoint Gmbh – Munich, Electrical Engineer

Nuno Correia
Professor at NOVA FCT

Luis Sebastian
Director of Digital Transition – Património Cultural, I.P.

The Science of Art & the Art of Science

This panel explores how scientific discoveries and methods are advancing the field of art. Our panelists will share examples of projects that merge scientific inquiry with creative practice, illustrating how this fusion drives innovation, expands the boundaries of both disciplines, and offers fresh perspectives on the world around us

Moderator: Rita Dargent
Museologist "Art & Science, on Wheels"

Maria João Melo
Professor at NOVA FCT

Elisabeth Rose Langford,
Artist and Pigmnet Maker

Vanessa Otero
Researcher at NOVA FCT

Marta Soares
Researcher NOVA FCT & FCSH

ArtTech Impact: Shaping Society and Business

We will explore insights into how the convergence of art and technology is transforming both society and the business world. We will share examples of how art can enhance the skills of C-level executives, contribute to a sustainable world, and how technology and human creativity are being combined to create new forms of art.

Moderadora: Nélia Câmara
NOVA FCT Executive Education, Director

Cesaltina Frade
Executive Admnistrator NOVA FCT

Jorge Moita
Founder of Krv Kurva Design Studio & COO @Vanessa Barragão Studio

Ana Rita Seirôco
EDA – Ensaios e Diálogos & Founder of Brigada do Mar

Marina Lobo
Director at aTOCA - Digital Animation

João Pedro Fonseca
Co-founder and co-Diretor of ZABRA - Posthuman Art Research Center

José Martinez Taboada
Founder of Artcipation, Corporate Strategist

The event will begin with a warm welcome from the President of Câmara Municipal da Almada, Inês Medeiros, and the NOVA FCT Dean, José Júlio Alferes. This opening ceremony will set the tone for our gathering, showcasing examples of the fusion between art, science, and technology..

We have also prepared an art and technology exhibition for participants to explore and enjoy.

To conclude the day, João Blümel will deliver a unique performance blending the art of mind-reading with cutting-edge technology, offering an unforgettable experience. João named this show as "Mind Meets Machine: Can ChatGPT and VR read your mind?"

We look forward to sharing these enriching experiences with you and making this event both memorable and impactful.

Robert Wiley

Artist and Professor at

NOVA FCT

Clara Rowland

Vice-Rector

NOVA University

Márcia Vilarigues

Professor

NOVA FCT

Nuno Correia

Professor

NOVA FCT

Sara Babo

Founding partner, NEON Art Conservation, Professor at NOVA FCT

Paulo Jorge dos Santos Bonifácio

Electrical Engineer

Precipoint Gmbh – Munich

Luis Sebastian

Director of the Digital Department of Cultural Heritage

Rita Dargent

National Coach Museum, Museologist "Art & Science, on Wheels"

Maria João Melo

Professor

NOVA FCT

Vanessa Otero

Researcher

NOVA FCT

Marta Soares

Researcher

NOVA FCT & FCSH)

Elisabeth Rose Langford

Contemporary British Painter

Nélia Câmara

Executive Education Director

NOVA FCT

Cesaltina Frade

Executive Admnistrator NOVA FCT

João Pedro Fonseca

co-founder and co-director of

ZABRA - Posthuman Art Research Center

Jorge Moita

Founder of Krv Kurva Design Studio & COO @Vanessa Barragão Studio

Ana Rita Seirôco

EDA – Ensaios e Diálogos Associação

& Co-Founder of Brigada do Mar

Marina Lobo

CEO

aTOCA - Digital Animation

José Martinez Taboada

Founder of Artcipation,

Corporate Strategist

João Blümel

Mind-reader and

CEO Blümel Productions

Bridge Talks are free events promoted by NOVA FCT Executive Education, designed to foster meaningful connections between academia and business, explore transformative ideas and build bridges that shape a sustainable and prosperous future. Each talk addresses a relevant topic, providing a platform for thought leaders to share insights and innovations.

Why we call it Bridge Talks?

Firstly, NOVA FCT is located in the south side of the bridge...

Secondly, it is aligned with our mission: “Bridging to meet the future: lifelong learning in Science and Tech”.

...and finally...

because our goal is to establish bridges between academia and business, fostering collaboration that leverages the strengths of both worlds.

How we think shapes the world around us, and our ways of thinking are formed through our learning and collaboration with others. We believe that lifelong learning is more important than knowledge. We have tools, faculty and researchers to develop and deliver how to do it. We know, and we believe, that the future demands more from technology and science, and we know how to teach and experience it in a good way. We are ready to make a difference by equipping society with the knowledge, skills, and adaptability needed to navigate and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of tomorrow.

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Bridging Art, Science and Technology

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Mind Meets Machine: Can ChatGPT and VR read your thoughts?

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