Art Technologist & Educator
for an equitable future
:: Julius Yls ::
Julius Yls is an educator, researcher, and creative technologist with over two decades of international experience at the intersection of emerging media, digital education, and art–technology innovation. His career spans higher education, commercial installations, and tech startups, bridging practice and research across Asia, Europe, and the Pacific.
He is currently based in Xiamen, China, teaching in the Digital Media Arts program at Institute of Creativity and Innovation under the UK–China collaboration between the University for the Creative Arts and Xiamen University. Alongside academic teaching, he continues to lead independent initiatives in AI consultancy, spatial computing, and cross-cultural creative technology.
Julius has played a critical role in the early-stage development of several emerging technology startups, focusing on the integration of AI, Web3, and immersive environments into educational and cultural applications. His work has helped shape foundational strategies, prototype experiences, and cross-disciplinary narratives that bridge digital innovation with real-world impact.
He has presented his research and workshops globally, including at ISEA, SIGGRAPH, CADE and Transmediale, with a focus on AI personhood, spatial storytelling, and interactive installation. Through projects like 13Collections and The Living Archive, he continues to explore how art, AI, and emerging technologies can shape more equitable and culturally resonant futures.
Research & publications. talks & keynotes.
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