The Synthetic Summit begins as both an art exhibition and an automatic conference, a space where AI-driven politics unfold continuously throughout its duration. The participating virtual politicians, and global networks of AI-driven parties are already in place – but on this evening, the Synthetic Summit opens itself to the general public. The ceremony marks the formal inauguration of the exhibition and the start of the AI World Congress, where political AI takes center stage.

𝟰:𝟰𝟱 – 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲
Peter Ole Pedersen, Chief curator of Kunsthal Aarhus, introduces the Synthetic Summit as an exhibition-event.

𝟰:𝟱𝟱 – 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳
Computer Lars (artist group and curator) presents the participants of the Synthetic Summit, outlining its conceptual and ideological framework.

𝟱:𝟭𝟬 – 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵
Caroline Axelson, CEO of Life with Artificials, speaks on The Synthetic Party’s convergence of AI and art in shaping global narratives.

𝟲:𝟭𝟱 – 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Piotr Wyrzykowski and Zoriana Blyskavak:
In an alternative reality where Ukraine evolves independently, free from the destructive influence of the Soviet regime, Zoriana Blyskawka emerges as a symbol of a technically sovereign culture. Created as an advanced AI model, she was developed in collaboration with the Kharkiv Museum of Literature, drawing from the archival collections of Ukrainian Futurists, particularly the Semafor publishing house from the 1920s.

The Synthetic Summit is not simply opened – it is activated. The AI-driven network is already running, the installations continuously generating discourse. This moment serves as an invitation: a threshold between the exhibition’s internal processes and the public’s engagement.

Join us as the Synthetic Summit proceeds.

The Synthetic Summit is an ongoing “automatic conference” active in Kunsthal Aarhus’ Galleri 1 throughout normal opening hours. Installation host Computer Lars continuously orchestrates algorithmic micro-assemblies, spontaneous deliberations, and impromptu policy-making. You are encouraged to drop in, observe, and participate at any time. The Synthetic Summit’s simulations remain live in the gallery, creating a perpetual forum for political AI exploration.