BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:TAG's Data Science & AI Society Presents: "Creative Intelligence: AI in Design\, Media\, and Innovation" DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is redefining how creative work is imagined\, designed\, and delivered. What once felt experimental is now embedded in real-world workflows across film\, digital media\, product design\, immersive environments\, and interactive storytelling. AI tools are no longer novelties they are becoming core collaborators\, expanding the creative toolkit and enabling artists\, designers\, and technologists to prototype faster\, explore broader idea spaces\, and push beyond traditional constraints.In the tech industry\, designers are integrating AI directly into their daily workflows. From generative concept exploration and rapid interface prototyping to automated user research synthesis and AI-assisted design systems\, creative teams are shifting from manual production to higher-leverage orchestration. Tools powered by generative models are helping designers iterate on visual directions in minutes instead of days\, generate personalized experiences at scale\, simulate user journeys\, and translate ideas into functional prototypes with unprecedented speed. AI is also reshaping cross-functional collaboration enabling designers\, engineers\, and product teams to work from shared intelligent systems that reduce friction and accelerate decision-making.This session explores how creative professionals are embedding AI into design processes and content creation environments. Through practical examples and behind-the-scenes perspectives\, the panel will highlight how AI accelerates ideation\, enhances visual and narrative development\, streamlines experimentation\, and unlocks new creative possibilities. Attendees will gain insight into what is working today\, how teams are navigating rapid change\, and where AI delivers measurable impact.Beyond the tools themselves\, the conversation examines the evolving relationship between creativity and intelligent systems. As AI becomes integrated into artistic and product workflows\, new opportunities emerge alongside important questions about authorship\, originality\, skill evolution\, and the future role of designers in tech. Rather than replacing creativity\, AI is shifting the designer's role toward curation\, systems thinking\, and creative direction.Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to engage with AI as a creative partner and how to thoughtfully apply these approaches within their own work\, whether in media\, technology\, product design\, or innovation-led fields.\nMeet our ModeratorHari Chidambaram\nGlobal Head of Data science and AI\n\nMeet our EmceeBeverly Wright\nExecutive in Residence\, Institute for Insight - Georgia State University\n\nMeet our SpeakersTai Anderson\nCreative Director\, Supreme Lending Southeast Region\nElizabeth Strickler\nDirector\, Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation\, Georgia State University\nDorian Usherwood\nVice President Integrated Services\, Synchrony\nKunal Wagh\nData Science Manager - Orange Apron Media\, The Home Depot\n\nThank you to our Event Sponsor\nThank you to our Event Host\nThank you to our Annual TAG Data Science & AI Society Sponsors\nOnline registration will close by 10:00 AM on March 18th. On-site registration is available after this time. On-site registration will have a price increase for Non-Members.Please note that if you belong to a member organization but have not yet connected to your company's membership\, you will need to complete the membership opt-in form before the member rate is available to you. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Artificial intelligence is redefining how creative work is imagined\, designed\, and delivered. What once felt experimental is now embedded in real-world workflows across film\, digital media\, product design\, immersive environments\, and interactive storytelling. AI tools are no longer novelties &mdash\; they are becoming core collaborators\, expanding the creative toolkit and enabling artists\, designers\, and technologists to prototype faster\, explore broader idea spaces\, and push beyond traditional constraints.

In the tech industry\, designers are integrating AI directly into their daily workflows. From generative concept exploration and rapid interface prototyping to automated user research synthesis and AI-assisted design systems\, creative teams are shifting from manual production to higher-leverage orchestration. Tools powered by generative models are helping designers iterate on visual directions in minutes instead of days\, generate personalized experiences at scale\, simulate user journeys\, and translate ideas into functional prototypes with unprecedented speed. AI is also reshaping cross-functional collaboration &mdash\; enabling designers\, engineers\, and product teams to work from shared intelligent systems that reduce friction and accelerate decision-making.

This session explores how creative professionals are embedding AI into design processes and content creation environments. Through practical examples and behind-the-scenes perspectives\, the panel will highlight how AI accelerates ideation\, enhances visual and narrative development\, streamlines experimentation\, and unlocks new creative possibilities. Attendees will gain insight into what is working today\, how teams are navigating rapid change\, and where AI delivers measurable impact.

Beyond the tools themselves\, the conversation examines the evolving relationship between creativity and intelligent systems. As AI becomes integrated into artistic and product workflows\, new opportunities emerge alongside important questions about authorship\, originality\, skill evolution\, and the future role of designers in tech. Rather than replacing creativity\, AI is shifting the designer&rsquo\;s role toward curation\, systems thinking\, and creative direction.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to engage with AI as a creative partner &mdash\; and how to thoughtfully apply these approaches within their own work\, whether in media\, technology\, product design\, or innovation-led fields.


Meet our Moderator
Hari Chidambaram
Global Head of Data science and AI


Meet our Emcee
Beverly Wright
Executive in Residence\, Institute for Insight - Georgia State University


Meet our Speakers
Tai Anderson
Creative Director\, Supreme Lending Southeast Region
Elizabeth Strickler
Director\, Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation\, Georgia State University
Dorian Usherwood
Vice President Integrated Services\, Synchrony
Kunal Wagh
Data Science Manager - Orange Apron Media\, The Home Depot


Thank you to our Event Sponsor


Thank you to our Event Host


Thank you to our Annual TAG Data Science &\; AI Society Sponsors


Online registration will close by 10:00 AM on March 18th. On-site registration is available \;after this time. On-site registration will have a price increase for Non-Members.

Please note that if you belong to a member organization but have not yet connected to your company&rsquo\;s membership\, you will need to complete the \;membership opt-in form \;before the member rate is available to you.

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