Freedom of Expression & Authorship in the Age of AI

Creative work rarely exists independently of the forces shaping how it is made, shared and understood. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in creative practice, new questions are emerging around authorship, ownership and freedom of expression. Who is the author when technology is part of the creative process? What happens to creative ownership when human and machine contributions overlap? And how do we protect the freedom to create and speak in an increasingly automated world? This conversation brings together voices from art, media and technology to explore the changing boundaries of authorship and expression in the age of AI. Come for an open conversation, exchange ideas and consider what creative freedom might look like as technology continues to evolve. Schedule 18:00 — Doors openArrive, settle in, grab a drink and meet fellow guests. 18:45 — Panel conversationAn intimate 60-minute conversation with Kseniia Koma, Melanie Alvarado, Bonsuk Awani , Younes Mohammadi & Ann Austin. 19:30 — Audience Q&AAn opportunity to join the conversation and ask your questions. 19:45 — Networking & drinksStay a little longer, meet the speakers and connect with fellow guests. 21:00 — Close Meet the Speakers Kseniia Koma is a Berlin-based independent art curator, cultural producer, and AI-first creative leader. She curates contemporary art projects and builds creative communities in Berlin. Her mission is to bring art into public and intimate spaces, platform emerging voices, and foster dialogue between artists and their audiences. In parallel, she leads Creative & Brand Operations at Adobe, empowering AI to serve human creativity. Bonsuk Awani is Head of AI Research and Development at NAS Invest + Primefold, where she is helping build the technology that powers real estate private equity. A design researcher, she examines how people come to use, trust, and rely on intelligent systems. She previously built and led international research programs for Instagram in Brazil and Ireland, and at Google. Melanie Alvarado is a Latin American art advisor and consultant based in Berlin, working across the international art market to connect artists, galleries, collectors, and institutions. She is a Board Member of Saloon Munich, part of the international Saloon network supporting women in the arts through professional exchange, community, and programming. She also drives the internationalization of Pinta, a leading Latin American art fair, cultivating relationships with galleries and partners across Europe and the Americas. Younes Mohammadi is a Berlin-based artist and art director employing artistic intelligence to merge creative disciplines such as photography, painting, film, architecture and dance challenging human perception.Ann Austin is a cultural strategist, editor and founder of PRAZZLE, an independent media-tech platform at the intersection of art, design, culture and technology. Her background spans brand strategy, communications and digital media, with a focus on connecting creative communities, ideas and opportunities.