Villa Albertine’s signature Night of Ideas  will take place from February 24 to March 3 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders, activists, performers, authors, and academics to engage the public in late-night discussions addressing major global issues. This year’s unifying theme, “Outside the Lines,” centers urban life and development, raising questions about the impact of climate change, new technologies, gentrification, and social activism, by way of diversity and inclusion, access to education and nature, the future of cultural institutions, and the shapes of artistic communities in built environments. 

NIGHT of IDEAS Seattle 2024

"Disruptive Innovation: A.I., Language, Arts, and Education"

March 2nd 5pm - 9pm

Town Hall Seattle

"Disruptive Innovation: A.I., Language, Arts, and Education" celebrates art, storytelling, and translation, as well as the new possibilities and challenges arising from the integration of artificial intelligence in these domains. 

Visionaries, artists, thought leaders and experts will interact with the public to unravel the complexities of human expression, highlighting the transformative impact of multimedia, transdisciplinarity, and cutting-edge technologies on our intellectual landscape.

This exploration will shed light, in particular, on the evolving dynamic between human ingenuity and the disruptive force of A.I., sparking contemplation on the delicate balance between creation and automation in our interconnected world.

With a constructive focus, this event serves as a catalyst for fostering collaboration, inspiring new ideas, and envisioning a future where A.I. seamlessly integrates with language, arts, and education, unlocking unprecedented possibilities, while at the same time reinforcing the crucial role of human agency in articulating clear principles for ethical user conduct at the global level.

Join us on this transformative journey where innovation converges with human ingenuity!