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ALIFE Conference 2025
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Official BlueSky account for the Artificial Life (ALIFE) 2025 Conference in Kyoto (Japan), 6-10 October. #ALIFE2025

http://2025.alife.org

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We’re excited to have Inovexus as the official After-Party Partner for #ALIFE2025

Inovexus is a community-based acceleration fund supporting early-stage startups across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., with a mission to build cross-border communities of entrepreneur-investors.
October 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🎨 Participating Artist: Masako Shiba

Role: Director, ALife 2025 Art Programs

Masako Shiba is an independent curator and the co-founder and executive director of the Brooklyn Experimental Art Foundation (BEAF), a nonprofit supporting experimental artists and researchers.
October 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🎨 Participating Artist: LuYang

🔗 luyang.asia

ALife 2025 Participation
Role: ALife 2025 Ambassador

Merging Buddhist philosophy with digital avatars and pop culture, LuYang explores the nature of consciousness through his ongoing DOKU film series.
October 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🎨 Participating Artist: Sasha Stiles

🔗 www.sashastiles.com

ALife 2025 Participation
Role: ALife 2025 Exhibiting Artist
Artwork: Heart Mantras (2025)
Medium: Generative AI poetry projection + mirrors with inscriptions
Format: Installation (projection + mirrors)
October 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🎨 Participating Artist: Shlumper

🔗 www.spiritsnacks.io

ALife 2025 Participation
Role: ALife 2025 Exhibiting Artist
Artwork: Head in the Clouds (2023–2025)
Medium: 3D-printed sculpture, textile, AR, sound
October 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🎨 Participating Artist: Yasuo Nomura

yasuonomura.com

ALife 2025 Participation
Role: ALife 2025 Exhibiting Artist
Artwork: PION Plate (2023)
Medium: Aluminum plate that traveled to the ISS
Format: Physical artifact with video on monitor
October 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🎨 Participating Artist: Ryuta Aoki

Artist and ALIFE Lab co-founder Ryuta Aoki reflects on his contributions to ALife 2018 and ongoing interdisciplinary projects.
🔗 ryutaaoki.jp
October 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We’re honored to welcome David Hanson, Founder & CEO of Hanson Robotics, and Sophia the Robot as Special Event Hosts at ALIFE 2025!
October 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We’re honored to have Fox-Walk Photo as our Photography Partner for ALIFE 2025!

Fox-Walk isn’t just about taking pictures, they create visual narratives that capture the essence of people and moments.
October 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We’re thrilled to announce Tech Kajiya as the official After Party Sponsor for ALIFE 2025!

When the formal sessions wrap, Tech Kajiya helps us keep the conversations, connections, and creativity flowing into the evening.
October 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We’re proud to announce Get Goen, led by Kieran Mutton, as our Community Partners for ALIFE 2025!

With deep roots in storytelling, community building, and amplifying important voices, Get Goen aligns beautifully with ALIFE’s mission to connect research with real communities.
October 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Hello science enthusiasts, techies and artsy folks! 👋

We have science talks, introduce key people in ALIFE with an industry expo & for art lovers we display community art & demo show 🤩🎊To attend the events and the conference sessions get your in-person public tickets now! 🎟
October 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We are proud to have the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau (Meet Kyoto / KCVB) as a Bronze Sponsor of ALIFE 2025!

Their generous support helps ensure that our conference is deeply connected to the place that hosts it; Kyoto with its traditions, charm, and cultural depth.
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Thanks to PCI Solutions Research Institute, Bronze Sponsor of ALIFE 2025!

Their support helps make ALIFE’s vision possible enabling richer dialogue, wider participation, and stronger connections between research, industry, and society.
September 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM
We’re excited to welcome Socious as a Community Partner for ALIFE 2025! With a mission to accelerate social good by connecting motivated individuals and impact-driven organizations, Socious aligns beautifully with the Ciphers of Life theme.
September 29, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Thank You to Café de Colombia, Beverage Partner of ALIFE 2025

We are honored to welcome Café de Colombia as the Beverage Partner for ALIFE 2025! Their dedication to sharing 100% Colombian coffee, with all of its rich history & quality adds a special flavor to our event.
September 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We are delighted to welcome Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) as an official Media Partner of ALIFE 2025!

MLST is a leading voice in the AI community producing deeply thoughtful content across machine learning, cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind.
September 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We’re delighted to have KOIN (Kyoto Open Innovation Network/open.kyoto) as an Event Partner of ALIFE 2025!

As a hub of innovation in Kyoto, KOIN’s vision of connecting creators, startups, students, and communities aligns beautifully with our mission to explore Ciphers of Life.
September 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
We’re excited to share that Michelle, the creative force behind Sound of Rain Studio, has partnered with us as a prize sponsor at this year's #ALIFE2025!

⬇️ x 3
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 AM
We’re Honored to Have @mitpress.bsky.social as a Special Sponsor of ALIFE 2025

The MIT Press stands among the most respected publishers in science, technology, design, & the humanities & their contribution as a special sponsor means a great deal to us.

⬇️ x 3
September 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POSTER PRESENTERS 📢

Dear ALIFE2025 Poster Presenters,

Thank you for your valuable contributions to ALIFE2025. This announcement provides important information regarding poster presentations.

⬇️ x 4
September 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM
We’re excited to welcome The DECK Inc. (Osaka) as a Community Partner for ALIFE 2025!

As a vibrant co-working and maker space, The DECK brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, makers, & researchers in an inclusive, collaborative environment.

⬇️ x 2
September 24, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Thanks to Springer, Prize Sponsor of ALIFE 2025.

We are delighted to welcome Springer as a Prize Sponsor of ALIFE 2025!

As a leading global publisher in science, medicine, & other research fields, Springer plays a critical role in supporting & disseminating knowledge.

⬇️ x 2
September 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
We are delighted to welcome Hotel Anteroom Kyoto as a Community Partner of ALIFE 2025!

🈹 🈹 🈹 As a special benefit, attendees of ALIFE 2025 are eligible for a 10% discount at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto!

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September 23, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Thanks to @wolframresearch.bsky.social, Our Hackathon Sponsor at #ALIFE2025

We are honored to have Wolfram Research as the Hackathon Sponsor for #ALIFE2025.

⬇️ x 2
September 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM