Festivals à venir
Rejoignez-nous pour façonner l’avenir de l’IA au service des populations
NEXT FESTIVAL : MAY 2025
The in-person festivals that will host a local Awards Ceremony.
- Eswatini - Mbabane
- Kenya - Nairobi, Mombasa
- Madagascar - Antananarivo, Toamasina (Tamatave), Antsirabe
- Mauritius - Port Louis
- New Caledonia - Nouméa
- Senegal - Dakar, Saint-Louis
- South Africa - Cape Town, Johannesburg
Lami, a 13-year-old girl from Madagascar, dreams of becoming an engineer. However, in her community, pursuing a career in engineering is often seen as a « man’s job » and considered taboo for women. Determined to challenge this mindset, she used AI to create a powerful video depicting a young girl secretly studying under the covers and ultimately achieving her dream of becoming a renowned engineer.
Key Figures
Dates: October 25, 2024 – December 6, 2024
Participants: Over 80 young people aged 12-19 from Mauritius and Madagascar
Workshops: In-person and virtual educational workshops, live Q&A sessions for real-time support.
Mentorship: Personalized support from mentors, fostering both technical and personal development.
Partnerships: 14 strategic partnerships in technology and youth development sectors.
Awards Ceremony: Held in Mauritius with a live broadcast for Madagascar.
Categories:
- Pixel Explorers (Ages 12-14): Beginners discovering AI-powered creation.
- Code Breakers (Ages 15-16): Participants looking to push their creative boundaries.
- Future Directors (Ages 17-19): Advanced participants working on ambitious projects.
Sponsors &
Partners in 2024
Testimonials and Recommendations
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Next Goals
By 2029, AI4GOOD Festival will be a global movement, ensuring youth worldwide have the tools, knowledge, and networks to use AI for positive change.
In Year 1, AI4GOOD Festival aims to empower 3,000 youth across 10 countries through hands-on AI education, mentorship, and creative challenges. To achieve this, we need strategic partners, sponsors, and donors who believe in the power of AI for social impact.
All initiatives within our long-term plan will be not-for-profit, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and social impact at the core of everything we do.
Appendix - Offered Courses, Workshops, and Modules
AI4GOOD Festival: Comprehensive AI Education for Young Creators
The AI4GOOD Festival offers a dynamic, extracurricular program designed to provide young people with a deep understanding of artificial intelligence, its applications, and its societal impact. This training complements formal education by fostering creativity, ethical awareness, and technical skills while addressing global challenges such as environmental sustainability, social impact, and responsible AI use.
Our modules equip young participants with the tools to solve problems, unleash their creativity, and make a positive contribution to their communities.
Most of the topics listed below are covered during each festival, with additional content available after the festival as part of an ongoing educational program to support continued learning and professional development.
Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning
- Core Concepts: What is AI, and how do machine learning and deep learning work?
- Overview of Ethical AI: Understanding responsible AI practices and ethical considerations.
Introduction to AI Creative Tools
- Understanding the Landscape: Exploring AI-powered storytelling tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Mistral for script development.
- Overview of AI Image Generators: Introduction to platforms like Midjourney, Flux, Krea.AI, Leonardo.app, and Adobe Firefly.
- Hands-on with AI Video and Music Tools: Familiarization with AI video generation tools (Veo2, Sora, Kling AI, Hailuoai Minimax, Pika Art, and RunwayML) and AI music tools (Suno, Udio).
- Practical Video Editing: Hands-on experience with CapCut for AI-enhanced video editing.
Prompt Design and Advanced Input Techniques
- Creating Effective Text Prompts: Crafting compelling prompts for storytelling with language models.
- Refining Image and Video Generation Prompts: Developing precise prompts to achieve desired styles and effects.
- Iterative Testing and Feedback: Enhancing prompt quality through continuous testing and adjustments.
Creative Storytelling and Script Development
- Storyboarding Techniques: Fundamentals for films and games.
- Character Creation & Plot Development: Crafting engaging narratives and defining tone.
- Integrating AI-Generated Content: Seamlessly incorporating AI-generated elements into cohesive storylines.
Visual Composition and Digital Art Fundamentals
- Design Principles: Understanding color theory, composition, and artistic style.
- AI Image Generation Tools: Using AI to create artistic concepts and digital illustrations.
- Enhancing AI-Generated Visuals: Techniques for refining and improving visuals to support storytelling.
Animation and Image-to-Video Generation
- Transforming Static Images into Dynamic Video Sequences
- Understanding Image Sequencing, Transitions, and Timing for Smooth Visual Storytelling
- Exploring Animation Styles and Techniques Using AI-Powered Video Tools
Sound Design and Music Production with AI
- Fundamentals of Sound Design: Creating ambiance and thematic compositions.
- Generating Original Soundtracks and Effects: Using AI-powered music platforms.
- Seamless Audio Integration: Enhancing visual projects with AI-generated sound.
Video Editing and Post-Production Techniques
- Hands-on Editing Sessions with CapCut: Mastering cuts, transitions, and effects.
- Effective Layering of Audio, Video, and AI-Generated Content for cohesive storytelling.
- Tips for Creating Polished Final Edits: Ready for online sharing and distribution.
Digital Skills and Ethics in AI-Generated Content
- Understanding Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Licensing in AI-generated art.
- Identifying Biases in Data and AI Outputs and how to address them.
- Discussion on Ethical Storytelling and responsible digital content creation.
Collaboration and Project-Based Learning
- Creative Brainstorming Sessions and collaborative ideation in teams.
- Group Project Management: Role assignment and workflow integration.
- Peer Review Practices to refine and improve creative productions.
Integrating Multidisciplinary Skills for Interactive Media
- Combining Text, Visuals, Video, and Audio in cohesive multimedia projects.
- Exploring Emerging Trends in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and interactive gaming experiences.
- Using Cross-Platform Integrations to create engaging and interactive storytelling experiences.
Advanced Creative Techniques and Customization
- Experimenting with Style Transfer, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and other AI-driven effects.
- Techniques to Customize AI Outputs to reflect personal aesthetics or project-specific needs.
- Problem Solving and Troubleshooting common issues with AI tools.
Foundations of Coding and API Integration (Optional, for a Future Edition)
- Introductory Lessons on Python and basic scripting to interact with AI APIs.
- Learning to Automate Creative Workflows or customize AI tool outputs.
- Understanding How Coding can enhance and personalize AI-driven projects.
Portfolio Creation and Professional Communication
- Documenting Creative Projects and building a personal digital portfolio.
- Effective Communication and Presentation of creative ideas.
- Networking Strategies and showcasing work within digital and creative communities.
Responsible Use of AI: Protection, Child Labor, and Exploitation Prevention
- Discussion on the Ethical Implications of AI in the digital age.
- Promoting Protection Practices and preventing child labor exploitation in AI-related industries.
- Raising Awareness about Ethical AI Use in creative fields and beyond.
AI and Sustainability: Reducing Carbon Emissions and Promoting Environmental Management
- Understanding the Carbon Footprint of AI: The environmental impact of different models.
- Choosing Low-Carbon AI Models to minimize environmental impact.
- Exploring AI Solutions to offset carbon emissions and promote sustainability, including AI’s role in sustainable development and climate change initiatives.
- Identifying Ways AI Can Contribute to green energy, waste reduction, and environmental conservation efforts.
AI for Social Impact and Problem Solving
- Exploring How AI Can Be Used to address real-world challenges such as climate change, poverty, education, and healthcare.
- Case Studies on AI’s Role in social good projects and innovation, including access to healthcare, educational tools, and poverty alleviation initiatives.
- Understanding AI’s Potential to drive social change by enabling communities to solve societal problems through data-driven solutions.
AI for Sustainability and Environmental Innovation
- Using AI to Develop Solutions for environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, waste management, and resource conservation.
- Introduction to AI-Powered Projects that track, analyze, and reduce the carbon footprint in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.
- Exploring AI’s Role in developing smart cities, optimizing energy use, and reducing environmental impact.
AI and the Future of Work
- Exploring How AI is Transforming Industries and creating new career opportunities in fields like data science, robotics, and AI ethics.
- Understanding AI’s Role in Automation and the future job market, and how young people can prepare for evolving careers.
- Encouraging Entrepreneurial Thinking, with AI tools to develop new startups, solve pressing problems, and create innovative solutions across various sectors.
These modules aim to equip young creators with not only technical knowledge but also an ethical and responsible understanding of AI’s potential. By combining creativity, sustainability, and social responsibility, the AI4GOOD Festival empowers young people to make meaningful contributions to a more equitable and sustainable future.
AI4GOOD Festival Sponsorship Proposal
The AI4GOOD Festival is a global movement dedicated to fostering ethical AI innovation, empowering youth, and driving meaningful change in communities worldwide. Our mission is to bring as many cities as possible into the festival, creating a truly international platform that engages policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and communities.
Sponsoring AI4GOOD Festival offers an unparalleled opportunity for exposure at city, national, and international levels.
