“AI can help improve video games in many ways, for instance by creating better, more realistic virtual environments or scenarios. We want to make the full potential of the European AI research and start-up scene visible and reward the best ideas.”

Michael J. Black

Spokesperson Cyber Valley and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

“Including game elements in learning contexts makes learning a fun experience that can turn hard subjects into exciting adventures. With AI, we can tailor this experience even better to learners’ individual preferences and motivate them to keep on track.”

Maria Wirzberger

Tenure-Track Professor at the University of Stuttgart and Spokesperson of the SRF IRIS

“There are so many exciting use cases for AI in games. From creating responsive game content like enemies or environments, to automatic testing, or fully adaptive optimized game experiences for players. The potential is far from exhausted and we are only at the beginning of this research area. I am already excited about the creativity of the projects.”

Johanna Pirker

Assistant Professor, Institute of Interactive Systems and Data Science, Graz University of Technology

“A game is a useful tool showing how human intelligence works for fun and thrill! As a researcher, I am interested in how intelligent technology can directly influence and benefit our society, especially by entertaining ourselves via games. Joining AI GameDev will be a unique and enjoyable experience to show how our research can brighten our future lives.”

Hojin Lee

Postdoctoral Researcher in Haptic Intelligence (HI) Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS)

“In a virtual world, we can overcome real-world challenges through play while letting our imaginations run wild. So I encourage all AI and robotics researchers to participate in Cyber Valley's AI GameDev.”

Lorenz Halt

Senior Expert, Fraunhofer IPA

“In the realm of gaming, AI technologies show great promise and could potentially lead to fundamental changes in terms of game design. Combining AI technologies with game design is the key to the future of digital games. I hope many young people and new companies will rise to this challenge.”

Youichiro Miyake

Lead AI Researcher, Square Enix Co., Ltd. Advanced Technology Division

“It is the mission of SQUARE ENIX to spread happiness across the globe by providing unforgettable experiences. We are thrilled to participate in the AI GameDev contest and explore with the participants how intelligent technologies can improve upon these experiences, or possibly make entirely new unique ones possible. We are glad we can contribute this way to the development of startups and the industry at large. Let's spread happiness together !”

Remi Driancourt

GM and Director of Research, Square Enix Co., Ltd. Advanced Technology Division

“Gaming and interactive entertainment are the frontier markets for technologies that capture, model, discover, enhance, and render the interaction between human and the world. It's all about the "world"; automotive, smart city, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, education, and many large sectors are now leveraging the gaming and entertainment technologies to innovate their core business. In the AI GameDev contest, we are truly excited to meet with and support the AI entrepreneurs addressing the world's leading-edge challenges.”

Shinya Kasuga

Partner, IT-Farm Corporation