Registration Open for Speaker Series That Spotlights Creativity in Computing

The chief arts and music officer for The Ludacris Foundation will share his experience and expertise in digital audio tools, immersive media, and creative expression with the Georgia Tech community this spring.

Gerald Keys, chief of production for Chris "Ludacris" Bridges' media company, Karma's World LLC, will be on campus April 14 as part of Georgia Tech's CTRL+CM Speaker Series.

The event is one of three in the series scheduled this spring. The series will bring together students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals from Georgia Tech and the Atlanta region to explore the evolving creative technology landscape. Events are scheduled for March 11, March 31, and April 14.

The CTRL + CM Speaker Series, developed by Georgia Tech's Collective Impact of Creative Technology (CICT), is open to all. The events are free, but registration is required. Registration links for each event are included below.

"The series was created with students in computational media, digital media, and human-computer interaction programs in mind," said Aneesah Allen, an education outreach manager with the College of Computing.

"However, due to its popularity and success, we have expanded the audience for the speaker series to include the broader Georgia Tech community, students from other Atlanta-area colleges, and anyone interested in creative technology."

Designed to help students take greater control of their academic and professional paths, the CTRL+CM Speaker Series exposes attendees to career fields on the creative side of technology. Each event will feature a moderated panel discussion with industry leaders, alumni, and faculty, followed by networking opportunities.

Topics will span emerging tools and workflows, creative practice, professional development, and ethical considerations surrounding AI, generative media, and other emerging technologies.

The spring CTRL + CM Speaker Series lineup includes:

• Code That Creates: AI, Generative Media, and the Future of Creative Practice will take place on March 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coda at Tech Square, 9th Floor Atrium. The discussion will explore how creative coding and generative systems are reshaping artistic practice and the ethical responsibilities of AI-driven creative work.
  • Featured panelists include Mark Riedl, Elizabeth Strickler, Jelani Liddell, and Judith Uchidiuno. Moderated by Bryan Cox.
  • RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/zGMYdqUemZ
• Worlds in Motion: Exploring Interactive Media and Emerging Technologies is scheduled for March 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Price Gilbert Library's Scholars Event Theater. Panelists will examine developments in augmented, virtual, and extended reality technologies, immersive storytelling, and interactive systems, and how these developments are impacting design and research.
  • Featured panelists: Alison Valk, Kelly Williams, and Meryem Yilmaz Soylu
  • RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/Cdp0vxG22u
• Composing with Technology: Digital Tools, Interactive Sound, and Creative Expression will be held on April 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., also at the Price Gilbert Library. The session will focus on digital audio tools, interactive sound, and innovative approaches to composition and storytelling across games, film, and immersive media.
  • Featured panelist: Gerald Keys, chief of production for Chris "Ludacris" Bridges media company, Karma's World LLC
  • RSVP link: https://forms.office.com/r/exLGwYMTgF

CICT draws on expertise from the College of Computing, the College of Design, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. The collective is housed in the Constellations Center for Education in Computing, which has worked since 2017 to expand access to computing education through research, advocacy, and community building.