The Event: Where AI Meets Creativity

The 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference, themed “Exponential Intelligence: Advancing AI Beyond Boundaries and Disciplines”, will bring together innovators, creators, and researchers to explore AI’s impact on the arts, business, and technology. From live demos to ethical frameworks, the event provides creators with direct insights into the tools and trends shaping AI’s creative future.

• Dates: September 25–26, 2025
• Location: Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC
• Hosted by: North Carolina A&T State University
• Keynote Speaker: Nolan Gasser — Co-creator of Pandora’s Music Genome Project
• Official Event Page

Nolan Gasser: Bridging AI and Musical Innovation

Dr. Nolan Gasser is a musicologist, composer, and technologist whose influence stretches from Carnegie Hall to Silicon Valley. As the architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project, his groundbreaking work reshaped personalized music discovery — inspiring the algorithms behind Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube’s recommendation engines.

At NC A&T, Gasser will deliver his keynote, “The Science of Musical Taste, AI, and Innovation”, diving into how **machine learning, cultural data, and human creativity** intersect. Expect insights on:

• How AI decodes musical taste at scale
• Generative AI’s role in reshaping music composition workflows
• The future of AI-powered discovery and audience engagement

“By understanding the DNA of music, we can unlock new creative horizons where AI enhances human expression, not replaces it.” — Nolan Gasser, Keynote Preview (Sept 2025)

Why This Conference Matters for AI Music Creators

For independent artists, producers, and innovators, NC A&T’s AI Conference offers direct insights into where music-tech is heading. Attendees can expect:

• Hands-on demos: Explore emerging platforms that compose, mix, and master tracks in real time.
• Multimodal experiences: Discover how AI merges lyrics, vocals, and visuals into avatar-driven performances.
• Ethics & ownership: Learn how industry leaders are tackling copyright, royalties, and creative credit frameworks.
• Case studies: Understand what’s working now, from viral AI tracks to licensing-friendly business models.

If you’re using tools like Suno, Udio, or Eleven Music, this event provides a roadmap for how these technologies — and the laws surrounding them — are evolving.

2025: A Tipping Point for AI Music

The NC A&T AI Conference lands at a crucial time, as breakthroughs and controversies redefine music’s future:

• AI creators go mainstream: British musician imoliver signed a record deal after his AI-assisted tracks surpassed 3M+ streams.
• Legal battles escalate: Suno and Udio face lawsuits from major labels over unlicensed data — cases that could reshape the rights of creators everywhere.
• Licensed AI gains ground: ElevenLabs launched Eleven Music with full licensing deals, giving creators a royalty-friendly alternative to unlicensed datasets.
• Viral AI trends surge: TikTok’s algorithms are fueling discovery for AI-driven tracks, redefining how audiences find music.

These trends make NC A&T’s conference one of the most important events of 2025 for AI creators and music-tech professionals alike.

The Takeaway for Creators

The NC A&T AI Conference isn’t just another academic gathering — it’s a lens into the next evolution of music, AI, and creator economies. From Nolan Gasser’s keynote to practical sessions on innovation, rights, and ethics, this is where the strategies shaping the future of AI music will be discussed openly.

If you’re creating, monetizing, or innovating with AI-powered tools, this is an event to watch closely.

Sources

• North Carolina A&T — AI Conference Overview
• Official NC A&T AI Conference Page
• AP — AI Music Industry Impacts