NUMIX co-presidents act as facilitators and moderators for the jurors during the deliberations. They do not have the right to vote, and cannot give their opinion on projects.
The opinions expressed in the winning projects are those of their authors. They do not necessarily reflect those of the presidents or the structure/institution they represent, and do not engage their responsibility or that of their structure/institution.
Nadia Seraiocco
Hexagram General Coordinator
President of the Québec Jury
Nadia Seraiocco holds a Ph.D. in communications, awarded jointly by Concordia, Université de Montréal and UQAM. She coordinates the Hexagram network, a university research center dedicated to research-creation. After a career in communications, from 1999 to 2014, as a cultural journalist, but also in organizations such as the National Gallery of Canada, VIA Rail and Les éditions de La courte échelle, her curiosity for technology led her to develop an expertise in digital communications. Since 2013, she has been teaching at UQAM’s École des médias.
She is interested in the practices and theorizing of media research-creation, on philosophical and ethical issues related to the use of individuals’ personal data. For her thesis, defended in 2023 and entitled “The digital double and identity: between reflection, amplification and diffraction”, she created a conversational robot based on her personal data, which acted on Twitter (now X). A blogger since 2002, she has been a technology columnist for ICI Première, Radio-Canada and is a regular contributor to the media.
Paolo Löffler
Directeur général de Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig
President of the International Jury
Paolo Löffler, an engineer by training (RWTH Aachen, Tsinghua University, École Centrale de Lille), began his career in technology, IT and digital product development. Three years ago, he made the leap into the cultural sector, focusing on digital art and immersive experiences.
As Managing Director of Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig, Germany’s first immersive art center, he leads the creation and distribution of cutting-edge immersive content and formats. His projects include Origins – Life’s Epic Journey, directed by Markos Kay, and Volt(age), an immersive ballet exploring the relationship between technology and humanity, produced by Exhausted Lab and Leipzig Ballet.
Passionate about the research and development of artistic talent, the elaboration of new experiences and formats, and the creation of partnerships, Paolo co-founded the Immersive Center Alliance (ICA) with OASIS immersion (Quebec) and Remastered (Rotterdam), to encourage global collaboration in the field of immersive art.
Thanks to his creative and innovative approach, Paolo is redefining immersive experiences and bringing captivating formats to audiences worldwide.