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Synopsis

World-building, the practice of creating worlds through transmedia storytelling, has transformed as technology advances. Join our panel of artists who have imagined and constructed worlds during SAW to discuss the social, cultural, political and technological concerns in their works. Explore the ways emerging technologies figure in constructing and disruptively revealing the possibilities and limits of world-building.

Speakers: Debbie Ding, Priyageetha Dia, Ong Kian Peng

Moderator: Joshua Lau

National Arts Council

30 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026

Free admission

A conversation on what AI portends for our lives in the future with a diverse panel, as they discuss AI's tensions and alignments engaging both cultural and technological lenses.

Padimai Art & Tech Studio

31 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Free admission (Limited spots available)

A lecture by Pat Pataranutaporn, Assistant Professor at MIT Media Lab, Founding Director of the Cyborg Psychology research group & Co-director of the MIT Media Lab’s Advancing Humans with AI research program
Talk & Discussion

Mandala Club

16 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026

Ticketed

AURA is a multi-sensory journey of art, technology, and ritual. Featuring, Deborah Lim, Tuck Muntarbhorn (BKK), Samantha Lee (MY), Kiat (SG), The Artling, and Ashley Chin.

National Arts Council

24 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026

Free admission

Explore how arts institutions navigate technology-driven creative practices. Join our panellists as they discuss strategies and challenges in bridging conventional arts spaces with new technological artforms.