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Anders Norås
Avanade

Originally educated in arts and design, Anders has spent the last twenty years writing code.

He has given numerous talks and keynotes at hundres of conferences.Known for an energetic and highly engaging presentations. 

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The History of Computer Art
Conference (BEGINNER level)

Join Anders Norås on a captivating journey through the evolution of computer programming as a means of boundless creativity and expression. From the LSD-fuelled hacking subculture of 1960s San Francisco to artificial intelligence making its mark on gallery spaces, discover how programming has transformed into a breathtaking art form.

This talk revisits awe-inspiring stories of fine artists who, in the 1970s, stumbled upon the magic of computers. Explore the mysteries of mathematical algorithms that have become the still lifes and croquis nudes of computer art, adding beauty and emotional depth to the digital canvas. Travel back in time to witness the internet’s transformation into a global gallery, showcasing not only stunning visual masterpieces but also the code itself as an art form.

Prepare for a visually engaging experience filled with stunning imagery and elegant code, designed to inspire your journey into the rich world of computer art.

By the end, you might even have your own answer to the timeless question: What is art?

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Ouvroir de Code Potentiel
Byte Size Session (INTERMEDIATE level)

The Ouvroir de littérature potentielle (Workshop of potential literature) movement, founded in the 1960s, explored creativity by applying strict constraints to writing. These constraints — like avoiding specific letters or using mathematical structures — forced authors to think differently and produced unique literary works. 

In this lightning talk, we’ll apply the principles of Oulipo to programming. By reimagining familiar programming exercises with unusual rules and restrictions, we’ll explore how constraints can lead to new insights and approaches in coding. This approach, though unconventional, offers valuable lessons in problem-solving and creativity in software development.

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