The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to create a pathway to knowledge for young people by co-curating a program involving international professors, speakers, artists in residence, scientists, and thought leaders in the cultural and creative sectors.
The collaboration between ADMAF and MBZUAI is aimed at fostering a cultural and creative environment for emerging local talents through STEAM projects, artist residencies, and publishing research papers. The MoU signing took place before the Riwaq Al Fikr – ADMAF Talk, which is an initiative launched by ADMAF in 2010 to promote cultural and artistic dialogue between industry experts and the public.
The MoU represents an exciting new chapter in the intersection of technology and the arts, reflecting ADMAF’s efforts in fostering a thriving arts and culture scene while embracing the transformative potential of technology. Both entities have affirmed their commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
MBZUAI President and University Professor Eric Xing expressed his excitement about partnering with ADMAF and working together to develop a new generation of well-rounded leaders in STEM and humanities, art, and literature. The MoU signing was followed by the Riwaq Al Fikr – ADMAF Talk entitled ‘Music And Artificial Intelligence,’ where a panel of leading experts in the field of music and artificial intelligence engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on how new AI technologies can create unique forms of artistic expression across piece and the performing arts, and its implications for the future of music.
Overall, the MoU signing between Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence promises to create an environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and knowledge exchange, while empowering young people and helping develop their skills in the arts and technology.
