Jeannie Cahalane
May20
Upscale Conf 2025
upscaleconf.com
When:
Where:San Francisco, USA
Upscale Conf 2025 is a two-day creative technology conference bringing together designers, developers, digital artists, and AI innovators from around the globe. Organized by Freepik, the event explores the intersection of creativity, technology, and AI through talks, workshops, and panel discussions. From generative design and cinematic AI to product innovation and brand storytelling, Upscale Conf challenges creative boundaries and inspires collaboration.
Why Attend?
- Hear from 40+ leaders in AI, design, and creative tech
- Join workshops on AI filmmaking, brand design, and artistic coding
- Connect with creators from Adobe, OpenAI, Microsoft, GitHub, Google, and more
- Participate in interactive sessions and networking events
- Explore cutting-edge tools, design systems, and AI workflows
- Celebrate with a creative community at the official afterparty
Key Topics
- AI in Design and Storytelling
- Creative Collaboration with AI
- Product Design, UX and Agentic Experiences
- 3D and Video Creation with ComfyUI and GenAI
- Coding as Art and AI Tools for Artists
- Ethics and the Future of Generative Technology
- Startup Innovation and Industry Trends
Who Should Attend?
- Product Designers and UX Professionals
- Creative Technologists and Digital Artists
- AI Developers and Prompt Engineers
- Startup Founders and Creative Directors
- Design Researchers and Brand Strategists
- Students and Curious Creators
Speakers Include
- John Maeda (Microsoft)
- Julie Zhuo (Sundial)
- Chad Nelson (OpenAI)
- Jason Zada (Secret Level)
- GMUNK (Director & Digital Artist)
- Kathryn Han (Meta)
- Leonardo de la Rocha (SimplePractice)
- Andrea Trabucco-Campos (Pentagram)
- Martin LeBlanc (Freepik)
- John Gaeta (Escape Media)
- Claire Xue, Linus Ekenstam, and many more
Workshops
- AI Video Storytelling (Machine Cinema)
- Coding Art with AI (GitHub Copilot)
- Designing Unique Brand Imagery (Claire Xue)
- ComfyUI for 3D, Video, and Training
- Jobs-to-be-Done with AI (Accenture Song & Plantfully Systems)
- Shipping AI Products Smarter (GitHub)
