Theme: AI x Design&Art

In light of the continuous advancements in AI technology and its growing impact on various industries, entrepreneurs in the art and design sector require guidance on how to effectively embrace these changes and leverage the role of innovation hubs in supporting business growth. To address these needs, TEDxTongji U is hosting a special event titled "AI Art & Design: Opportunities and Challenges in Empowering the Art and Design Industry with AI." Pioneering practitioners from fields such as AI design, art curation, academic research, and innovation entrepreneurship will gather to engage in discussions.Through keynote speeches and roundtable discussions, they will explore how AI technology is reshaping the future landscape of art and design.

Huqiu 27
No.27 Huqiu Road
Shanghai, Shanghai, 200001
China

Jinrong Li

Entrepreneur/ Designer

Ms. Jinrong Li holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Tongji University and a Master of Design from the University of Pennsylvania. As a serial entrepreneur, she has led several projects selected by renowned incubators. She is the founder of VSDesign, a company specializing in overseas curation and marketing, where she focuses on creating impactful design solutions for international markets.

Kun Liu

Entrepreneur/AI Researcher

Mr. Kun Liu holds a Bachelor of Landscape from Tongji University and is a dedicated member of the Chinese UN Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon. He is the founder of AID Lab and PhotoG, where he serves as the CEO. With a strong background in leadership, Mr. Liu previously held the position of CIO at a listed interior design company. Additionally, he co-founded the Tencent Cloud AIGC Design Joint Laboratory, where he contributes to advancing the integration of AI and design.

Mengqun Yu

Lecturer/ Curator/ Critic/ AIGC Art Creator

Dr. Mengqun Yu holds a PhD in Art Studies from Shanghai University and is currently a lecturer at Shanghai Publishing and Printing College. He is also an associate researcher at the China Art Industry Research Institute and a contributor to the journal Art Market under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. As an AIGC Art Creator, his research interests span Art History and Theory, the Art Market, and Artificial Intelligence Art.