October 7 , 2024 | FRANCES JUCHEMS

AI MEETS ZEITGEIST:
A Night of Innovation and Inspiration

On September 25, 2024, something incredible happened at the CUPRA City Garage in Berlin. The event "AI Meets Zeitgeist" brought together brilliant minds from art, technology, and culture to explore how creativity and innovation can shape the future. Hosted by FUTURE030 and its Founder & CEO Frances Juchems, alongside partners like Blinkist, Voya Games, and The Dematerialised, this night was all about blurring the lines between the physical and digital worlds.

From left: Oliver Löffler, Nicolai Haas, Frances Juchems, Tobias Balling

What Happened?

Here’s a breakdown of the highlights:

AI-Powered Creativity with Blinkist:Imagine creating a stunning marketing campaign without needing a huge photoshoot. That’s what FUTURE030 and Blinkist pulled off using Artificial Intelligence. They made avatars and visuals that perfectly matched Blinkist’s brand—fast, efficient, and high-quality. It’s a sneak peek into how AI is transforming storytelling in the creative industry.

A Panel of Visionaries:The evening featured a discussion with some amazing people: Oliver Löffler from Voya Games, who’s using blockchain to revolutionize gaming.
The team from The Dematerialised, who are making digital fashion a reality.Together, they talked about AI as a creative teammate, blockchain as a way to build decentralized systems, and digital assets as a new way to express who we are.

A Space for Connection:The CUPRA City Garage was the perfect futuristic setting. People from all walks of life—artists, tech fans, and curious minds—came together to share ideas. Everyone even got a unique NFT as a digital keepsake from the night!

Oliver Löffler from Voya Games

Why It Matters

This event wasn’t just a one-off—it’s a sign of what’s coming. FUTURE030 and Blinkist showed how technology and imagination can team up to create something new. It’s the start of a bigger journey, and it’s exciting to think about how AI and blockchain might change our lives next.What do you think? How could AI shape your world? Share your thoughts on X with #AIMeetsZeitgeist!

Photography: Marcel Wiest