if you're interested in this kinda work, check out scott draves hi fi dreams... brian eno is certainly not the first (or even necessarily a "pioneer") in the direction of generative art... his name just happens to carry alot of weight... though I do respect the man and he is a unique communicator...
perhaps most importantly about this event is its connection to The Long Now Foundation which is a brilliant, sf-based group that promotes long term thinking. they have an unbelievably awesome monthly local gathering with amazing speakers... check their archives for downloadable podcasts to the lectures... sooooo much great stuff in there...