NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg are set to make a rare joint public appearance at the 51st annual SIGGRAPH conference in Denver. The conference, known as the premier event for computer graphics and interactive techniques, will host the fireside chat between the two technology leaders on Monday, July 29, at 4 pm MDT.
The discussion will revolve around the future of AI and simulation, with a particular focus on the role of research in driving advancements in these fields. Both Huang and Zuckerberg will explore how fundamental research is enabling breakthroughs in AI, as well as the empowering potential of generative AI and open source for developers and creators. Additionally, they will delve into the significance of generative AI in constructing virtual worlds and how these worlds can contribute to the development of the next wave of AI and robots.
Prior to the fireside chat with Zuckerberg, Huang will participate in another fireside chat with WIRED Senior Writer Lauren Goode at 2:30 pm MDT on the same day. This session will center around AI and graphics for the new computing revolution.
The SIGGRAPH 2024 conference will feature other notable presenters, including Dr. Dava Newman from MIT Media Lab, Dr. Mark Sagar from Soul Machines, and Manu Prakash from Stanford University. These speakers will share their perspectives on building a desirable technological future across various scales, from the microscopic to the cosmos.
SIGGRAPH, which has been at the forefront of innovation in computer graphics and interactive techniques since its inception in 1974, has introduced groundbreaking demonstrations and research that have shaped modern visual culture. The conference has been instrumental in showcasing pioneering technologies that are now transforming industries worldwide.
The ACM SIGGRAPH Blog provides additional details about the conference, including an interview with Jensen Huang. Registration for SIGGRAPH 2024 is still open, allowing attendees to participate either in person or online.