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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🔔 Exciting News from the ALIFE Community 🔔 We are pleased to share that the proceedings of ALIFE 2025, the 2025 edition of the premier conference on artificial life, held in Kyoto are now published and accessible - direct.mit.edu/isal/proceed...

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ALIFE ISAL 2025 Complete Proceedings PDF

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

🌻 Summer School as it Could Be @crosslabsai.bsky.social proudly wrapped up Cross Labs ALife Summer School (CLASS), welcoming bright young students who dove into the world of artificial life with curiosity and excitement.

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Summer School as it Could Be

Cross Labs (Inaugural) Alife Summer School (CLASS) introduces secondary school students, children, and lifelong learners to the nascent field of Alife.

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Hiroki Sayama @hirokisayama.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

#ALIFE2025 final keynote Anna Ciaunica discusses the importance of bodies and embodiment in understanding life and mind

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Harald M. Ludwig @haraldludwig.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Another successful day @alife2025.bsky.social is over. We even got a chance to visit the gorgeous new ALife Institute here in Kyoto! #ALIFE2025

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George Musser @georgemusser.com · 07/10/2025

Here's a depressing solution to the Fermi Paradox: In a hostile Galaxy, we won't ever see aliens because, if we did, we'd be dead already, mused Georgii Karelin of @oistedu.bsky.social at #ALIFE2025. ⚙️🧫

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Hiroki Sayama @hirokisayama.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Final day of #ALIFE2025 I will be busy chairing the Physical ALife session

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Hiroki Sayama @hirokisayama.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Now #ALIFE2025 keynote panel on open-endedness and plurality, by Ken Stanley, David Ha, Audrey Tang and Mizuki Oka

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Hiroki Sayama @hirokisayama.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

#ALIFE2025 Cellular Automata session Marko Cvjetko explores behavior space of Flow Lenia

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We’re excited to have Inovexus as the official After-Party Partner for #ALIFE2025 Inovexus is a community-based acceleration fund supporting early-stage startups across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., with a mission to build cross-border communities of entrepreneur-investors.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🌸 ALife 2025 Art Program Curated by Masako Shiba (BEAF / Brooklyn Experimental Art Foundation) Art operates on a fundamentally different logic than science: there are no peer reviews or papers to publish.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

We’re honored to welcome David Hanson, Founder & CEO of Hanson Robotics, and Sophia the Robot as Special Event Hosts at ALIFE 2025!

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

We’re honored to have Fox-Walk Photo as our Photography Partner for ALIFE 2025! Fox-Walk isn’t just about taking pictures, they create visual narratives that capture the essence of people and moments.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Tech Kajiya as the official After Party Sponsor for ALIFE 2025! When the formal sessions wrap, Tech Kajiya helps us keep the conversations, connections, and creativity flowing into the evening.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

We’re proud to announce Get Goen, led by Kieran Mutton, as our Community Partners for ALIFE 2025! With deep roots in storytelling, community building, and amplifying important voices, Get Goen aligns beautifully with ALIFE’s mission to connect research with real communities.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🏯 The Venue: Kyoto Sangyo-Kaikan Hall 🌸 The main in-person sessions of #ALIFE2025 will be held at Kyoto Sangyo-Kaikan Hall, located in the Kyoto Keizai Center building.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🈹 10% DISCOUNT 🈹 Hotel Anteroom Kyoto joined as a Community Partner for ALIFE 2025. Known for its integration of art, culture, and thoughtful guest experience, Anteroom adds a dynamic aesthetic touch to many stays. ➡ ALIFE attendees are eligible for a 10% discount.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The winner will receive a $250 prize! 💸 The deadline to submit your digital creatures to the Virtual Creatures Competition at ALIFE 2025 is today, Oct 01, 2025! 📷 sites.google.com/view/vcc-202... Visit the homepage of VCC 2025!

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Virtual Creatures Competition To be held at ALIFE 2025 in Kyoto, Japan

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Hello science enthusiasts, techies and artsy folks! 👋 We have science talks, introduce key people in ALIFE with an industry expo & for art lovers we display community art & demo show 🤩🎊To attend the events and the conference sessions get your in-person public tickets now! 🎟

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We are proud to have the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau (Meet Kyoto / KCVB) as a Bronze Sponsor of ALIFE 2025! Their generous support helps ensure that our conference is deeply connected to the place that hosts it; Kyoto with its traditions, charm, and cultural depth.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Thanks to PCI Solutions Research Institute, Bronze Sponsor of ALIFE 2025! Their support helps make ALIFE’s vision possible enabling richer dialogue, wider participation, and stronger connections between research, industry, and society.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We’re excited to welcome Socious as a Community Partner for ALIFE 2025! With a mission to accelerate social good by connecting motivated individuals and impact-driven organizations, Socious aligns beautifully with the Ciphers of Life theme.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Thank You to Café de Colombia, Beverage Partner of ALIFE 2025 We are honored to welcome Café de Colombia as the Beverage Partner for ALIFE 2025! Their dedication to sharing 100% Colombian coffee, with all of its rich history & quality adds a special flavor to our event.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) as an official Media Partner of ALIFE 2025! MLST is a leading voice in the AI community producing deeply thoughtful content across machine learning, cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We’re delighted to have KOIN (Kyoto Open Innovation Network/open.kyoto) as an Event Partner of ALIFE 2025! As a hub of innovation in Kyoto, KOIN’s vision of connecting creators, startups, students, and communities aligns beautifully with our mission to explore Ciphers of Life.

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🔥 ERA MiniCon Academic Rehearsal 🔥 During MiniCon we’ll host “Rehearse Your Talk”! Whether you have talk for: - ALIFE conference 🌍 - Bachelor/masters/PhD defense 🎓 - Or any big presentation 💡 ⬇️

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

ERA MiniCon is back with its 2nd edition this year (FREE OF CHARGE 🎉)! Join us and soft-start your #ALIFE2025 conference with #ERA! ⬇️ x 2

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

There is only one week left to submit your digital creatures to the Virtual Creatures Competition at ALIFE 2025! sites.google.com/view/vcc-202... The winner will receive a $250 prize!

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We’re excited to share that Michelle, the creative force behind Sound of Rain Studio, has partnered with us as a prize sponsor at this year's #ALIFE2025! ⬇️ x 3

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We’re Honored to Have @mitpress.bsky.social as a Special Sponsor of ALIFE 2025 The MIT Press stands among the most respected publishers in science, technology, design, & the humanities & their contribution as a special sponsor means a great deal to us. ⬇️ x 3

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POSTER PRESENTERS 📢 Dear ALIFE2025 Poster Presenters, Thank you for your valuable contributions to ALIFE2025. This announcement provides important information regarding poster presentations. ⬇️ x 4

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We’re excited to welcome The DECK Inc. (Osaka) as a Community Partner for ALIFE 2025! As a vibrant co-working and maker space, The DECK brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, makers, & researchers in an inclusive, collaborative environment. ⬇️ x 2

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Thanks to Springer, Prize Sponsor of ALIFE 2025. We are delighted to welcome Springer as a Prize Sponsor of ALIFE 2025! As a leading global publisher in science, medicine, & other research fields, Springer plays a critical role in supporting & disseminating knowledge. ⬇️ x 2

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Hotel Anteroom Kyoto as a Community Partner of ALIFE 2025! 🈹 🈹 🈹 As a special benefit, attendees of ALIFE 2025 are eligible for a 10% discount at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto! More below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Thanks to @wolframresearch.bsky.social, Our Hackathon Sponsor at #ALIFE2025 We are honored to have Wolfram Research as the Hackathon Sponsor for #ALIFE2025. ⬇️ x 2

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We are delighted to have #google as a Bronze Sponsor of #ALIFE2025! Their support helps make this gathering possible enabling greater community participation, enhancing visibility of ALIFE research, & expanding opportunities for everyone from around the world. ⬇️ x 2

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

🥳 ALIFE 2025 will host a Mind-Matching session to foster new collaborations and friendships! 🏯 For in-person attendees, this session will take place during part of the banquet. Would you like to meet new people with similar interests over dinner? Join the session! ⬇️ x 2

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We are excited to highlight @sakanaai.bsky.social as a Gold Sponsor of #ALIFE2025! Sakana AI is doing groundbreaking work in nature-inspired intelligence, collective models, and automated scientific discovery. Their involvement enriches ALIFE in multiple ways: ⬇️ x 2

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

A Big Thanks to #AWS, Titanium Sponsor of #ALIFE2025 We are honored to have Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Titanium Sponsor of ALIFE 2025! ⬇️ x 3

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

A Huge Thank You to Softmax, Titanium Sponsor of #ALIFE2025 We are honored to welcome Softmax as a Titanium Sponsor of this year’s conference. ⬇️ x 3

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

📢 An announcement on pre-recorded video submission followed by a short note on presentation slides format, which are needed to be submitted beforehand. ⬇️ x 10

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Hello! At #ALIFE2025, the centerpiece of our venue is the MASSIVE 42m x 21m Expo Hall 2025.alife.org/expo. In this space, we will mix registration, coffee/tea/snacks, the lounge, industry booths, community booths, art, demos, posters, & more into one lively area! ⬇️ x 7

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🔔 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🔔 Kenneth O. Stanley will be part of our keynote panel at #ALIFE2025. bsky profile: @kennethstanley.bsky.social

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Calling all students and early career researchers! Join us at ERA MiniCon a free, student and early career researcher centric satellite event held on October 5, 2025, just one day before ALIFE 2025 officially kicks off. 🎙 What’s ERA MiniCon all about? ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🎊 Exciting Update! ALIFE 2025 Excursions in Kyoto This year, we’re thrilled to offer conference attendees a chance to explore the rich cultural and natural beauty of Kyoto through five curated afternoon excursions each designed to capture a different facet of the city’s charm and spirit. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

🔔 Reminder 🔔 Late Breaking Abstracts [Deadline September 8th AoE] Late Breaking Abstracts are limited to a maximum of 2-pages (not including references). They can report on new ideas and work in progress. For more info: 2025.alife.org/submit#CALL-... #ALIFE2025

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Call for Papers & Summaries

Submit your full papers, summaries, late-breaking abstracts, and art pieces here!

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Dear ALIFE2025 presenters, Thank you very much for your contribution to ALIFE2025. Please note that for each paper, at least one author needs to be registered for the conference by September 7th. ⬇️ ⬇️

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Did you know that ALIFE 2025 has an official mascot-themed merch shop!? You can purchase a wide variety of Meiko-themed items for ALIFE 2025! - www.cafepress.com/shop/MeikoShop ⬇️ ⬇️

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Be part of the next generation of virtual creatures: Enter the 2025 Virtual Creatures Competition (VCC)! Held at #ALIFE2025, the #VCC is an annual competition to showcase recent research in the field of artificial life. Judges and prizes to be announced soon. ⬇️ ⬇️

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ALIFE Conference 2025 @alife2025.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Meet Emerging Researchers in #ALIFE2025 at MiniCon October 5th! Warm up and join us the day before the conference for valuable insights on building your research career! MiniCon is a series of career-oriented lectures and events designed for researchers. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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