The event, supported by the (IASH) brought together leading experts to explore cutting-edge advancements in AI-driven composition, voice synthesis, and the evolving legal, ethical, and economic landscape of AI-generated music.

His talk explored 30 years of practice-led research, from dataset sonification for composition to disruptive technologies shaping the University of Manchester's Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ“ including geolocative tech, game engines, and AI in music Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ“ culminating in works like his concert piece and interactive installation AI Beatboxer (Noh Virtual).

Another highlight of the conference was the UK première of AI Opera ³ÛÅ«°ù±ð¾± (Ghost) Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ“ an immersive Japanese sci-fi opera that captivated a packed audience of 200 attendees. Designed, produced, and directed by , postdoctoral scholar in Intermediality & Digital Humanities at the University of Edinburgh and Lund University, the opera showcased AIÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s potential in reshaping vocal performance and storytelling.

This landmark event underscored the transformative role of artificial intelligence in vocal music, setting the stage for further innovation in the field.