About the Talk:

Join us for a follow-up discussion on the Sora Project, where creative technologists Manuel Sainsily and William Selviz reveal the latest in AI-powered storytelling. Building on their previous session, they’ll share new workflows, insights, and perspectives on AI in creative processes.

Manuel and William expand on their work in cultural heritage and immersive storytelling, exploring AI’s evolving role in artistic expression. Discover advanced tools, prototyping methods, and creative strategies shaping AI-driven content creation. This session is ideal for artists, designers, technologists, and storytellers eager to integrate AI into their creative practice.

Participate in a live Q&A as Manuel and William answer questions and share their vision for AI-powered storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of AI creativity!

About the Speakers:

Manuel Sainsily, CEO & Global voice on AI ethics @ ManuVision Inc.

Manuel Sainsily is a TED Speaker and XR Design Instructor at McGill University and UMass Boston, who has published an episode about AI, Ethics, and the Future on Masterclass. Originally born in Guadeloupe, a French archipelago in the Caribbean, he moved to Montreal in 2010 to finalize his Master of Science in Computer Sciences. Over a decade of experience later in various industries from Aerospatial to Gaming, and a second citizenship as Canadian, he is now a trilingual public speaker, an educator, and a multidisciplinary artist who champions the responsible use and understanding of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Spatial Computing, Haptics, and Brain-Computer Interfaces. From speaking at worldwide tech conferences, to receiving a Mozilla Rise25 Award, and producing events with Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, and VIFFest, Manuel amplifies the conversation around art and cultural content through inspiring, educative, and interactive experiences.

Will Selviz, Director of Operations, Partner @ RENDRD Media

Venezuelan-born Will Selviz is a trailblazer in immersive media and experiential design. His diverse upbringing across Latin America, the Middle East, and Canada fuels his innovative approach to digital storytelling. A Clio Award winner and SXSW XR director, Will seamlessly blends traditional and cutting-edge technologies. Will’s expertise brings tech adoption for industry giants like Nike, Meta, NBA, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Passionate about neuroscience and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, he aims to fuse creativity with scientific rigor. Drawing on his computer science and design background, Selviz crafts inclusive experiences that foster a sense of belonging.