Venue: Harvard University Faculty Club, 20 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, March 11, 2025
Moderator: Professor Thomas Patterson, Harvard University
The Roundtable on “Humanity and Compassion in Vietnamese Film and Contributions to the AI World Society” will convene distinguished scholars, filmmakers, and cultural leaders to examine the profound role of Vietnamese cinema in promoting humanistic values and compassion. This event will explore how these themes can enrich the AI World Society (AIWS) in an era of rapid technological advancement. Serving as a continuation of discussions from the AI Action Summit in Paris, it will foster dialogue on Vietnam-U.S. cross-cultural collaboration in the film industry and highlight AI’s potential to enhance storytelling and artistic innovation.
Agenda
- 3:00 PM – Welcome Guests
- 3:30 PM – Opening Remarks
- Professor Thomas Patterson, Harvard University
- Speakers from Harvard University
- 3:40 PM – Keynote Speech
- Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA)
- 4:10 PM – Panel Discussion
- Engaging dialogue with filmmakers, scholars, and AI experts on the intersection of cinema, human values, and AI-driven innovation.
- 5:10 PM – Announcement: Friends of Vietnam-U.S. Film Collaboration
- Unveiling new initiatives to deepen ties between the Vietnamese and U.S. film industries.
- 5:20 PM – Statement for Vietnam-U.S. Film Collaboration
- Presentation of a formal commitment to future bilateral cooperation in filmmaking.
- 5:30 PM – Concluding Remarks and Dinner
- Networking dinner with continued discussions on film, culture, and the AI World Society.
This roundtable celebrates the artistic legacy of Vietnamese cinema while opening doors to innovation and international collaboration within the framework of the AI World Society. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Vietnam normalization, it aims to strengthen cultural ties and pave the way for future partnerships in the film industry and beyond, leveraging AI to amplify creativity and compassion.
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) at UCLA Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA)
