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The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity concluded its two-day retreat in Shenzhen from July 13 – 14, 2026, with the revision of AMC's vision and mission statements, and a new division slogan: "Artful Machines, Critical Minds 機創藝境，思辨本心". The retreat included visits to leading technology companies and strategic direction discussions on wide-ranging topics including research, teaching, student engagement and future events, strengthening the Division's shared understanding of identity and priorities, and forming a solid foundation for the next stage of development. Read more

The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is delighted to announce its strong presence at ICML 2026, one of the world’s leading conferences in machine learning and artificial intelligence, held in Seoul, South Korea from July 6–11, 2026.  Read more

The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is proud to be one of the institutional partners for the 2026 Inter-Asia Cultural Studies (IACS) Summer School, taking place from 25 July to 2 August 2026. As part of the programme, AMC faculty member Dr Vennes Cheng will deliver a lecture and workshop offering a critique of emerging technologies. Read more

The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is thrilled to announce the versatile contribution of our faculty members at the SIGGRAPH 2026, one of the world's premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, United States from 19–23 July, 2026. Read more

🎞️✨ The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) joined hands with the Alliance Française de Hong Kong Jordan Centre on the evening of July 15, 2026, to present 10 splendid AI film works exploring the intersection of cinema and artificial intelligence. Read more

The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announces with excitement that our faculty members, Prof. Hongbo FU and Prof. Wenhan LUO, have successfully secured over 1.4 million HKD funding in the 2026/27 round of General Research Fund (GRF) application. Read more

The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) under the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has officially opened its inaugural MA graduation exhibition, curated by student curators and featuring the works of student artists. Titled When Experience Returns Otherwise, the exhibition reflects the idea that human experience is not something bygone, but rather a dynamic process mediated by technology to be re-sensed across different media and contexts. It deeply explores how our shared human experience shifts through the convergence of art and technology. Read more

A recent commentary on driving the development of an AI-powered Cultural and Creative Hub in Hong Kong by AMC Acting Head and Professor Hongbo FU was published on Wen Wei Po under the column Wen Wei Comment.

In the article, Prof. Fu argues that AI is transforming film and cultural production, presenting Hong Kong with both challenges and opportunities to revive its creative industries. Rather than nostalgic restoration, the article calls for an AI‑driven reinvention of Hong Kong cinema by lowering production barriers, enabling experimentation, and revitalizing classic intellectual property. Prof. Fu emphasizes talent development through interdisciplinary education and new platforms like AI film festivals. Beyond film, AI is expected to reshape the broader arts ecosystem. He appeals strongly for policy-level support, including funding, regulation, and cross-sector collaboration, to build a full chain of AI art innovation and distribution. With coordinated efforts from the government, academia and industry, he argues, Hong Kong could become a leading AI-powered cultural and creative hub in Asia.

Read the full article on Wen Wei Po:
【錨定未來：香港AI與創科轉型之路】善用創科產業鏈 打造AI文化創意樞紐

The 2nd HKUST AI Film Festival had its curtain call following a series of dazzling events on May 16 – 17, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, scholars, industry leaders, students, and the public to explore how AI is redefining the boundaries of cinematic creativity.

Check out the highlight video, end credits and the Behind-the-Scene team photos, and relive the most exciting moments of this global celebration of AI filmmaking. Read more

The Division of Arts and Machine Creativity (AMC) at HKUST is pleased to share that our Acting Head and Professor Hongbo FU has been appointed Co-Editor-in-Chief of Computer Graphics Forum (CGF). CGF is one of leading international journals in computer graphics, widely recognized for publishing high-quality research papers, state-of-the-art reports, and conference special issues in areas closely aligned with AMC's focus on machine creativity.  Read more