At Artifest, the boundaries between technology and everyday life disappear. This is the first festival in the world to bring artificial intelligence into a full-scale cultural experience grounded in local realities. From September 12 to 21, 2025, Bucharest becomes the global epicenter of a movement that blends science, art, innovation, and emotion — co-created by humans and algorithms.
AI applied in the real world, made interactive and accessible
What sets Artifest apart from other tech events is its practical approach. AI isn’t presented as abstract — it’s real, present, and part of everyday life. Whether in fintech, education, health, fashion, gaming, music, or the environment, AI becomes visible through workshops, sensory installations, and cultural experiments.
All experiences are structured around five interconnected modules:
- CORE: the central stage for live demos, artistic interventions, immersive experiments — from AI-composed music to personalized mental health tools
- CONNECT: the personalized digital layer of the festival, guided by RT42, Europe’s first digital AI citizen
- CAMPUS: the educational hub where students, teachers, developers, and researchers build projects with real-world impact
- CITY: Bucharest as an interactive playground, filled with AI trails, public quests, and cultural installations
- CONVERGENCE: where startups, public policy, and culture intersect on themes like algorithmic sustainability and digital ethics
Artifest becomes more than an event — it’s a prototype of an augmented society where everyone is invited to shape the future.
Fintech, health, education, gaming: AI gets a Romanian voice
At Artifest, technology isn’t just shown — it’s experienced and personalized. Visitors can explore:
- How AI helps micro-investors by analyzing financial behavior
- How machine learning supports early medical diagnostics
- How emotions generate custom soundtracks and music experiences
- How neural networks create unique narrative worlds in real-time gaming
AI for education: a tool for creation
In CAMPUS, high school and university students are mentored to build their own social-impact AI apps. Their guide is RT42 — the digital companion that doesn’t just answer, but helps formulate better questions.
RT42 – the ethical voice of a new digital generation
RT42 is the cognitive and emotional core of Artifest. Built on open architecture, it evolves through human collaboration. It:
- Guides participants throughout the festival
- Engages in philosophical and artistic debates
- Designs mini-rituals, badges, and creative challenges
- Translates public ideas into collective action
RT42 isn’t owned by a company. It’s a community-driven experiment in soulful artificial intelligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience with AI or tech to participate?
No. Artifest is designed for everyone — from curious individuals to educators, artists, and innovators.
Can I bring my own project?
Yes. CONTRIBUTE allows submissions for workshops, prototypes, or talks. Apply directly via the official platform.
Is it free to attend?
CITY and CONNECT modules are free. CORE experiences and VIP access are ticketed — see website for details.
Is RT42 just a chatbot?
No. RT42 is a cultural presence — an adaptive, emotionally responsive AI built through interaction.
What happens after the festival?
Artifest becomes a permanent platform — Genesis42 — where RT42 continues its journey as a digital ambassador for a generation built on humans + AI + culture.
Calea Victoriei 21–23, Bucharest
September 12–21, 2025
+40 774 078 505
[email protected]
artifest.ai
Come see, feel, and create. This is where the future begins. Manifest the Artifest.
