18th DLSU Arts Congress
Malikhaing Diwa: Nature, Technology, and the Creative Soul
February 26 - 27, 2025 (Hybrid)
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
Highlights from the Conference Program
26 February 2025, Wednesday
9:45-10:15 AM
Opening Ceremonies
Natividad Fajardo Auditorium, 18F Br. Andrew Building (A1801)
10:15-11:15 AM
Keynote Address I: A ‘Doughnut’ Future for Humanity:
Transdisciplinary Innovation with Nature, S&T, and the Arts
Prof. Greg Foliente
Golden Jubilee Honorary Professor, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
University of Melbourne, Australia
1:30-2:30 PM
Keynote Address 2: To Deal with the Travails of the Complex Plane
Mr. Stefan Pautze
Visual Artist
About the Keynote Speakers
Prof Greg Foliente is a 2023-25 Balik Scientist (BSP-DOST) and Golden Jubilee Honorary Professor at De La Salle University, Advanced Research Institute on Informatics, Computing and Networking (AdRIC). He is currently Enterprise Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Melbourne, and President and Board Chair for the non-profit International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE). A scholar of global standing, he is a recipient of the prestigious James Croes Medal from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), amongst other awards, and listed in Stanford University’s world ranking of top 2% scientists based on his published work in Scopus. He is an interdisciplinary scientist who currently serves on the editorial board of 5 international journals. With three decades of experience leading and facilitating the development of national and international research agenda in various sectors and domains, he is also an expert consultant to UN agencies and other international institutions. Greg has previously worked at Virginia Tech and the University of California in Berkeley in the US, and the Australian national science agency, the CSIRO. He received his BSc degree at Mapua University, 2 MSc and PhD degrees at Virginia Tech in the US, and executive leadership and management training at the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the MIT Sloan Executive Education. (See also: https://www.linkedin.com/in/foliente/.)
Stefan Pautze is a distinguished artist, curator, and art theorist known for his interdisciplinary work that bridges art, technology, and society. With a career spanning innovative digital media projects, thought-provoking exhibitions, and academic contributions, he has made a significant impact on the contemporary art scene. His work has been showcased in prestigious galleries and festivals worldwide, earning him recognition for his ability to challenge traditional boundaries and inspire new ways of engaging with art. Stefan continues to influence the art world through his creative practice, curatorial projects, and insightful lectures. (See also: http://www.pautze.de/nojavastep-1-e.htm.)
You can view the PROGRAM SCHEDULE here .
The 18th DLSU Arts Congress (DAC) is organized by The Academy, College of Computer Studies (CCS), College of Science (COS), Cultural Arts Office (CAO), The Museum, The Libraries, under the management of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI). The organizing team includes the Department of General Studies and the Senior High School Unit. For inquiries, please email: Mr. Don Calig (jose.gregorio.calig@dlsu.edu.ph), Mr. Nelo Pedraja (cornelio.pedraja@dlsu.edu.ph), Ms. Liza Pajo (liza.pajo@dlsu.edu.ph), or the Secretariat (artscongress@dlsu.edu.ph).
