NexSymp:1st Symposium on Creative Multimedia, Research and Practice in the AI Era (AI-CREM 2026)

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Reimagining Creativity through Artificial Intelligence

The 1st Symposium on Creative Multimedia, Research and Practice in the AI Era (AI-CREM 2026) is an international interdisciplinary platform that brings together academicians, researchers, practitioners, creative professionals, and students to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping creative multimedia practices.

Aligned with the theme “Reimagining Creativity through Artificial Intelligence,” this symposium aims to critically examine how AI is not only a tool but a collaborative creative agent influencing storytelling, design, filmmaking, interactive media, and digital communication.

AI-CREM 2026 aspires to bridge research and practice, fostering meaningful dialogue between theoretical frameworks and real-world creative applications in the evolving digital ecosystem.

Conference Theme Overview

The theme emphasizes the strategic use of AI to enhance innovation, decision-making, and sustainability in business practices, social development, and communication processes. Contributions are encouraged to explore how AI-driven solutions can address real-world problems while promoting ethical, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes.

Topics of Interest

Interested domains of the symposium include but are not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence s Creative Intelligence

(AI-assisted creativity, Generative AI in media, Machine learning for creative applications, Neural networks in visual storytelling, Intelligent creative agents, and Human-AI co-creation models)

Film, Storytelling s Media Production

(AI in scriptwriting and narrative design, Virtual production and digital cinematography, AI-driven editing and post-production, Synthetic media and deepfake technologies, and evolving authorship in filmmaking)

Creative Digital Arts, Design s Interactive Media

(Generative art and AI illustration, Animation and motion graphics, UI/UX and visual communication, Game design and interactive environments, XR (AR/VR/MR) storytelling, and experiential media)

Communication, Culture, Ethics s Society

(AI and cultural representation, Ethics and bias in AI-generated content, Digital identity, AI in social communication, and societal impact of AI in creative industries)

Creative Industry, Innovation s Practice-Based Research

(AI in advertising and media industries, Creative entrepreneurship, Digital content production pipelines, Innovation in business models, Practice-based research (NTROs), and multimedia creative works)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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INVITED SPEAKERS

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Important Dates:

  • Full paper submission: 15 May 2026 (tentatively)
  • Notification of acceptance: 30 July 2026 (tentatively)
  • Camera ready: 15 August 2026
  • Registration: 28 August 2026
  • Symposium Day: 29-30 September 2026

Who Should Attend?

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students in creative multimedia, film, design, computer science, and related fields
  • Researchers and academicians in AI, creative media, communication, and digital technologies
  • Filmmakers, content creators, designers, and multimedia practitioners
  • Industry professionals in media, technology, and creative industries
  • Innovators, technologists, and AI practitioners
  • Policy makers and stakeholders in the digital and creative economy

Publication:

All accepted papers/creative works will be published in

OR

  • AI-CREM 2026 Symposium Proceedings

OR

  • Associated Journals (to be announced)

Chair:

Chair: Ts. Dr. Vimala Perumal (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Co-Chair: Ts. Dr. Khong Chee Weng (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Program Chair: Nor Alley Zulkafly (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Technical Chairs:

  • Dr. Elyna Amir Sharji (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Muhd. Tamim Faruq (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Khairun Niza Mohd Radzi (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Publication Chair: Ts. Dr. Khong Chee Weng (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Collaboration Chairs:

  • Mohd. Khairy Ishar (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Dr. Syarifah Nurleyana Wafa (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Yusran Mazalan (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Creative Works Chairs:

  • Dr. Anis Haron (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Qushairy Zazili (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Publicity Chairs:

  • Muhd. Syahmi Aziz (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Mohd Nazri Rusli (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Secretariat:

  • Noralizah Abd Ali (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Kamal Sujak (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

Logistic:

  • Nor Azima Amir Norhalim (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Jariah Jamak (Multimedia University, Malaysia)
  • Rahidah Rahmat (Multimedia University, Malaysia)

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