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The International Seminar “Youth and Games communication, imagine, technology and AI” took place on Friday June 7th 2024 at the Verona Chamber of Commerce. The Community of the International Observatory of Artificial Intelligence in Sports and Cinema – IOAISC, offering an opportunity to share knowledge and ideas in the field of AI applied to sports and cinema was presented at the presence of representatives from 40 Countries.
The Seminar was coordinated by Prof. Franco Ascani, President of FICTS (Fédération Internationale Cinéma Télévision Sportifs) and Member of the IOC Commission for Culture and Olympic Heritage after the greeting speech by Dr. Giuseppe Riello, President of the Verona Chamber of Commerce.
Speakers at the International Seminar were: Beatriz Garcia (UK), Kushtrim Krasniqi (Kosovo), Teresa Ramilo (Portugal), Federico De Mojana (Spain), Dean Kibirige (Uganda), Gwendoline Van Langenhove (Belgium), TJ Rosandich (USA), Renata Balašová (Czech Rep.), Liston Bochette (USA), Margriet De Schutter (Netherlands), Ann-Mari Albertsen (Norway), Filip Soc (Montenegro), Christopher Livingstone Samuda (Jamaica), Gabor Deregan (Hungary), Vojko Korošec (Slovenia), Harsha B. Abeykoon (Sri Lanka).
The full video version of the International Seminar “Youth and Games communication, imagine, technology and AI” is available on https://cl.gy/Eostu.
The full IOAISC Project can be consulted at https://shorturl.at/ehkop.
Membership of the Observatory is free, to become part of it simply fill in the form at the link https://www.sportmoviestv.net/modulo-sistenza-ioaisc/.
Different themes have emerged such as the Olympic culture which represents a beacon of reference for the affirmation of the sporting ideal and its moral values. Sport, recognized as a “universal heritage”, must be preserved as an instrument of human dignity. Olympism enhances the qualities of the body, will and spirit and has a crucial role in the education and development of collective consciousness.
Topics of interest include the Olympic and Paralympic Games as events of great media impact essential for promoting tolerance and understanding between different cultures, creating a lifestyle based on commitment, educational example and respect for universal ethical principles.
Events such as “SPORT MOVIES & TV” Final of the 20 phases of the “World FICTS Challenge 2024” and the major sports competitions attracted the attention of the speakers.
E-sports that generate significant economic revenues and promote investment in infrastructure while leaving a lasting legacy for host communities.
An important role was assigned to the theme of young people and their involvement in educational projects such as “Generation 2026 – Sport powered by youth and education”, a tangible example of how Olympic Values can inspire and transform Society, putting young people at the center of change.
The significant focus is the link between sport, cinema and new technologies, in particular artificial intelligence and its use in sport to optimize athletes’ performance, improve game strategies, assist referees, reshape training and prevent injuries and, in film, innovate screenwriting, improve dubbing and subtitling processes, educate young people and create a deeper connection with fans.
The growth of digital technologies has in fact allowed sport and cinema to become a global phenomenon, accessible to billions of people and the speakers unanimously recognized the precious role of the International Observatory of Artificial Intelligence in Sports and Cinema which represents a bridge between the past and the future and promotes innovation and global collaboration by enhancing the cultural heritage of sport and cinema.
The Seminar concluded with the approval of the IOAISC action lines (https://shorturl.at/ehkop) and with the commitment of those present to continue to promote an inclusive Olympic spirit that embraces diversity and innovation to prepare with determination for the Olympic and Paralympic Games of Paris 2024 and Milan Cortina 2026, drawing inspiration from the values of sport and Olympism, to build a better and more inclusive future in which sport and cinema merge with technological innovation, promoting ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in collaboration with the European Commission’s recently established Office for Artificial Intelligence.
The next appointment of the International Observatory of Artificial Intelligence in Sports and Cinema will be in Milan on November 7th with the International Seminar “Youth And Games, Communication, Cinema, Imagine, Technology and Ai (phase 2)”, during the 42nd edition of “SPORT MOVIES & TV – Milano International FICTS Fest”, Final of 20 Festivals from 130 Countries of the “World FICTS Challenge” World Championship Of Cinema, Television, Sports Culture and E-sports.
During the International Seminar, the IOAISC President Dr. Enzo Cappiello and the IOAISC General Secretary Dr. Carlo Perina were elected.
The full video version of the International Seminar “Youth and Games communication, imagine, technology and AI” is available on https://cl.gy/Eostu.
The full IOAISC Project can be consulted at https://shorturl.at/ehkop. Membership of the Observatory is free, to become part of it simply fill in the form at the link https://www.sportmoviestv.net/modulo-adesione-ioaisc/.