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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">We are thrilled to announce a unique addition to the ICIAP 2025 program: <b>ICIAP Night Vision</b>,
a special event dedicated to the fusion of AI, art, and music!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Join us on the evening of <b>September 18, 2025</b>, at the iconic <b>Circolo degli Illuminati</b> in
Rome for a sunset aperitivo, an outdoor screening of generative art, and a party celebrating our community's creativity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">The centerpiece of this event is
<b>two exciting creative competitions</b>. We invite you to participate and showcase your skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Challenge 1: AI-Video Generation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">In collaboration with Live Cinema Festival, ItalAI & TrueSound AI<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Outdoor Screening & Awards – September @ Circolo degli Illuminati, Rome<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">AI x Creativity Contest – Final submission by August 31, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Have you ever wanted to make AI-generated visuals dance to music? Your mission is to develop
a custom AI-based video generation model to create a visual that accompanies one of the official audio tracks provided. No manual editing—just pure algorithmic imagination.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Each team is required to submit a video generated with their own AI-based model, in sync with
one of the official music tracks provided, and a brief technical report to describe the developed model.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Optionally, you can also submit a draft version of the AI-generated video by August 10, 2025
to receive early artistic feedback from a panel of experts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Prize:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"> The top-ranked team will be awarded during the main ICIAP 2025 Awards Ceremony.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Showcase:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"> All accepted videos will be screened during a sunset aperitivo event at the Circolo degli
Illuminati, accompanied by music and networking.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Timeline<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Optional draft submission (for feedback)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">: August 10, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Final submission deadline</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">: August 31, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Screening & Awards</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">: September 18, 2025 (during ICIAP social events)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">More info:
<a href="https://www.iciap.org/calls/videogen-challenge">https://www.iciap.org/calls/videogen-challenge</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Challenge 2: Live VJ-ing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">In collaboration with Live Cinema Festival, ItalAI & TrueSound AI</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Audiovisual Performance Contest – September 18 @ Circolo degli Illuminati, Rome<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">With live DJ set + audience voting + real-time visuals<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Do you have what it takes to light up the dancefloor with your visuals? ICIAP 2025 invites
you to step on stage and perform your live visual set in sync with a DJ during the official ICIAP 2025 party.<i>
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</i>Selected participants will be part of a live VJ set, accompanying the music of a professional DJ performing on stage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Your goal: create visuals live, in real time, that move with the music, surprise the audience,
and show off your skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">The contest will be judged in a unique way:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">50% Jury vote</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"> – international experts from visual arts, academia, and live performance<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">50% Audience vote</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"> – live voting via QR code or link during the event<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">This challenge will be one of the highlights of the
<b>ICIAP 2025 night event</b> on <b>September 18</b> at Circolo degli Illuminati.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Timeline</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Application deadline</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">: August 31, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Mentoring sessions</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">: Early September 2025<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Live contest</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">: September 18, 2025 @ Circolo degli Illuminati, Rome<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">More info:
<a href="https://www.iciap.org/calls/live-vj-ing-challenge">https://www.iciap.org/calls/live-vj-ing-challenge</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">How to Participate:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"> The
challenges are open to all registered attendees of ICIAP 2025. Submissions should be sent to <b><a href="mailto:nightvision@iciap.org">nightvision@iciap.org</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">We are incredibly excited to see the creativity and innovation you bring to this event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT">The ICIAP 2025 Organizing Committee</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:IT"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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