November 5, Los Angeles
Ideas, impact,imagination.
The future of creativity is collaborative, intelligent, and limitless.
Reasons toAttend OUT/FORM
Ask Bigger Questions
See how AI can push your thinking, spark bold choices, and unlock deeper creativity.
Get Inspired
Discover how changemakers are experimenting with AI to reimagine what’s possible.
Grow Your Circle
Connect with peers and industry pros while exploring real-world AI workflows.
FeaturedSpeakers
Learn from industry leaders and emerging designers.
Benjamin Michel
Bria Alexander
c. Craig Patterson
Daniel Druhora
Verena Puhm
David Gerber
Tomasz Opasinski
Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Onur Yuce Gun
Ed Ulbrich
Benjamin Michel
Bria Alexander
c. Craig Patterson
Daniel Druhora
Verena Puhm
David Gerber
Tomasz Opasinski
Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Onur Yuce Gun
Ed Ulbrich
Benjamin Michel
Bria Alexander
c. Craig Patterson
Daniel Druhora
Verena Puhm
David Gerber
Tomasz Opasinski
Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Onur Yuce Gun
Ed Ulbrich
Attend in Person • November 5 • USC • The Ray Stark Family Theatre • Creativity • AI • You • #OUTFORM2025 •
OUT/FORM Agenda
10:00 - 11:00 AM (Breakout Room)
Pre-Summit Industry Labs
Join us for two special industry labs led by Vizcom and Freepik. These sessions will focus on hands-on AI-powered creativity, giving students the chance to experiment, generate content, and see their ideas come to life in real time.
Brett Akop
Enrique Lopez
11:00 - 12:30 AM (University Club)
Lunch and Networking
Reserved for invited participants.
1:00 – 1:15 PM (Main Stage)
Welcome to OUT/FORM
The summit kicks off with an inspiring vision for a day full of big ideas and bold conversations about how AI is transforming creativity exploring its challenges, possibilities, and future potential. Participants will engage in innovation, exploration, and hands-on learning throughout the day.
Daniel Druhora
Gabriela Iancu
Bria Alexander
1:15 – 2:15 PM (Main Stage Talks)
Where Does Creativity Come From?
The hidden forces that shape human ingenuity in the age of intelligence and how the next generation can harness them for impact. This panel will be moderated by Daniel Druhora.
Alexis Elisa Caban
Daniel Druhora
Jean-Daniel "JD" LeRoy
Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Tomasz Opasinski
2:15 – 2:45 PM (Main Stage Story)
In the Hands of Imagination
A journey into how creativity, curiosity, and technology intertwine to shape the future of human expression.
Gabriela Iancu
2:45 – 3:15 PM (Main Stage Talks)
Play, Experiment, Create: Gen Z and AI
Gen Z is diving into AI with curiosity and a sense of play. This panel brings together young creators who are using AI to explore, make, and remix ideas. This panel will be moderated by Tomasz Opasinski from Adobe.
Brett Akop
Enrique Lopez
Flint Tanquary
Rainy Fu
3:15 – 3:45 PM (Main Stage Keynote)
Opening Keynote
Join us for a special keynote from Emmy-nominated producer Benjamin Michel, as he explores how AI is transforming filmmaking, expanding creativity, redefining workflows, and shaping the next era of storytelling.
Benjamin Michel
3:45 – 4:15 PM (Main Stage Talks)
Hollywood x AI: The Future of Filmmaking
What happens when AI tools meet the magic of Hollywood? The future of filmmaking is unfolding right now, and it’s opening new doors for the next generation of creators. This panel will be moderated by Bria Alexander from Adobe.
Benjamin Michel
c. Craig Patterson
Ed Ulbrich
Bria Alexander
4:15 – 5:15 PM (Main Stage Talks)
Form Follows Intelligence: Designing The Impossible
Reimagining the classic design principle for an era where computation, creativity, and architecture converge in new forms of possibility. This panel will be moderated by David Gerber.
Amar Hanspal
Brett Steele
David Gerber
Onur Yuce Gun
Saad Rajan
Vivek H V
5:15 - 5:45 PM (Main Stage Showcase)
Luma AI Creative Challenge
Five USC students step into the spotlight to premiere their short films and cinematic experiments powered by Luma AI’s Dream Machine. Prizes from Luma AI will be announced live on stage via a recorded message from Verena Puhm.
Verena Puhm
5:45 - 6:00 PM (Main Stage)
Closing Remarks and Award Ceremony
OUT/FORM concludes with a forward-looking perspective on how AI is shaping the future of creativity, celebrating the day’s remarkable creators and the innovative ideas they bring to life.
Oana Tucker
David Gerber
Gabriela Iancu
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception
Join the Onor and USC team, along with speakers, to wrap up the day with light drinks, conversations, and great company.
Attend in Person • November 5 • USC • The Ray Stark Family Theatre • Creativity • AI • You • #OUTFORM2025 •
FAQs
OUT/FORM is an annual summit for the next generation of changemakers exploring how emerging tools are transforming the ways we learn, lead, and express ourselves.
Join the OUT/FORM summit for a day of thought leadership, hands-on sessions, special showcases, and networking. Our goal is for you to leave inspired and excited about how AI can be used in your creative process.
The Ray Stark Family Theatre
George Lucas Building
USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Parking
The closest parking structure to the School of Cinematic Arts Complex is the Downey Way Parking Structure. Guests arriving by vehicle should enter the University Park Campus via Gate 6 on Vermont Avenue across from 36th Place.
Taxi/Shuttle
Guests arriving by taxi or shuttle should inform their driver to enter campus at Gate 4, located at Jefferson Boulevard and McClintock Avenue. Once inside Gate 4, proceed straight ahead to 34th Street; the George Lucas Building (home of the Ray Stark Family Theatre) will be on the right side of the street.
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