XHYBRID

Founder & CEO

Hu Run, the 2021 China Under 30 Entrepreneurial Leader

Director of the Immersive Industry Committee of the Yangtze River Delta Cultural Industry Research Institute/ Director of the China-Italy Development Creative Center Art and Science Center/ Lecturer at the China Academy of Art and Shanghai Academy of Visual Arts

Former Representative of AMIDAGALA Italy in China/European Expo Services Creative Director/GEEKSART Art Director/Chief Organizer of "Expect the Unexpected" New Media Art Exhibition/Contracted Artist of Shanghai Haoyue Art Museum and Shanghai Himalayas Art Museum

Graduated from Milan New Academy, one of the four major design institutes in Europe, and pursued further studies at Domus, the National Aesthetics Experiment Institute in Italy, with a scholarship for graduate studies. His art short films, installation artworks, and new media art pieces have won numerous international awards. The overall planning of "Expect the Unexpected" created the largest-scale new media art team in China, with the most exhibition cities and significant impact. It was praised by Reuters as the "most anticipated exhibition of 2019." His works have also been nominated for the prestigious Lumen Award in new media art.

Artistic Director

The Artistic Director is a graduate and former professor of Art Management at the University of Bologna in Italy. They have previously worked in Audiovisual Arts in Vienna, Austria, and are dedicated to researching art therapy theories based on neuroscience and anthropology. Their expertise lies at the intersection of art, science, and healing, and they are the founder of the art self-media platform "近似于透明的深蓝" (Approximately Transparent Deep Blue).

They have curated numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally, receiving the "Best Trend and Fashion Award" from the Asian Design Forum (ADM) and being recognized as one of the "Most Anticipated Exhibitions of 2019" by Reuters. As a performance artist and Audiovisual artist, they have been invited to perform at the Munster Theatre Festival in Germany, the Düsseldorf International Dance Biennial as an opening performance artist, as well as at the Shanghai International Arts Festival, At Once Cultural Festival, Dali Film Festival, Shalanaya Music Festival, Shanghai Oil Tank Art Center, Mao Livehouse, and more.

They have collaborated with art institutions globally, including those in China, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Germany, and the United States. As a visual artist, they have participated in numerous group exhibitions both domestically and internationally, and have held four solo exhibitions. They have been interviewed by mainstream Japanese media, Italian Crossing TV, and various domestic media personalities.

Marketing Director

Nanjing Normal University | Broadcasting and Hosting Art

Xinhua News Agency Co., Ltd. | Xinhua News Jiangsu Channel | Xinhua News Jiangsu Channel Interview Program Host | Chief Planner of WeChat Official Account

Previously employed by Xinhua News Agency Co., Ltd., a centrally administered authoritative media organization. Worked in the editing and tourism departments, responsible for daily article editing and distribution, as well as WeChat Official Account operations. Conducted interviews with national, provincial, and municipal party and government leaders, successful entrepreneurs, artists, and foreign friends, totaling over a hundred individuals. Served as the host of the official website for a distinctive town in Jiangsu Province. Acted as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Language Arts Professional Committee of Jiangsu Art Training Promotion Association. Also served as a mentor for Xinhua Little Reporters and participated in the design and planning of activities related to government, real estate, and tourism fields.

Production Director

Italian new media artist, actively engaged in various new media activities in Europe for a long time. Founder of Souldesigner Studio, Amigdala Studio in Switzerland, and the European SWARM new media art platform. With 18 years of experience in the new media art industry, he serves as a professor at European design institutes and the Milan Academy of Fine Arts. His works have won numerous international awards in new media art, advertising, film, and art design.

Technology Director

He graduated from the Interaction Design program at Domus Academy, European Design Institute, and Milan NABA. He holds a professorship in New Media Art and Interaction Design.

He has worked as a researcher for Google's Deepblue project and served as an interaction and 3D real-time visual design developer at Shanghai Tower.

Architectural & Space Director

Master of Architecture from Domus Academy in Italy, Master of Interior Design from NABA in Milan, and Visiting Lecturer at Hangzhou Normal University. Specializes in commercial space design, hotel design, and office space design. Has participated in thousands of domestic and international planning and architectural projects.

Operations Director

2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 in Culture and Sports list. 2021 Hurun Report U30 Entrepreneurial Leader, Y Combinator China alum, and a member of the inaugural class of MIRACLEPLUS. Formerly served as the Integrated Marketing Director for Huace Film & TV, an expert in commercial cross-border and event marketing, top-tier celebrity promotions, and fan operations. Graduated from the University of Macau and holds an MBA from Zhejiang University.

New Media Director

Chinese Academy of Art, School of Cross-media Art, Bachelor of Open Media, Master of Data Perception, and Media Art in Cross-media Art. An emerging new media artist who has organized and participated in numerous domestic new media performances, exhibitions, and commercial projects.

UX & Service Director

Bachelor of Industrial Design from Ningbo University, Master of Digital and Interactive Design from Politecnico di Milano in Italy. Has participated in multiple interactive design projects for government and companies in Italy, and has been involved in events such as Milan Design Week, Patti Fashion Week, and Digital Design Day.

Visual Director

Graduated from the Exhibition Design program at China Academy of Art. Received the Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship, the Honorary Title of Excellent Student at China Academy of Art, and the Annual First-Class Scholarship at China Academy of Art, among other awards.

Technical Director

Graduated from the Computer Science and Technology program at Guangdong Technology College. Specially appointed Lecturer in Interactive Engineering at the Communication University of China. Lecturer in the Asia region for the TEA Community.

New Media Installation Art Director

Master of Computer Arts from Goldsmiths, University of London. Bachelor of Product Design (Ceramic Art and Design) and Law from South China University of Technology.

New Media Visual Designer

New Media Technical Engineer

New Media Visual Designer