Technology Talks
Austria 2026
10.–11. September 2026
MuseumsQuartier Wien
Focus on technological leadership and resilience
Empowering Europe: Technological Leadership for a Resilient Future
This year's Technology Talks Austria will take place on September 10 and 11, 2026, at the MuseumsQuartier Vienna – following the FFG Forum (9 September 2026).
The central theme is “Empowering Europe: Technological Leadership for a Resilient Future.”
A mix of high-lever keynotes from internationally renowned speakers, diverse plenary debates, in-depth workshops, and ample opportunities for discussion and networking will highlight the central importance of research, technology, and innovation (RTI) for a strong and resilient Europe.
Technology Talks Austria 2026 will bring together decision-makers from politics, industry, science, and international innovation ecosystems to discuss how resilient infrastructures, digital ecosystems, and strong industrial and research capacities can strengthen Europe's technological leadership. The conference will also focus on talent, skills, interdisciplinary collaboration, and future-oriented frameworks that accelerate ecological and digital transformation as well as international cooperation.
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A mix of keynote speeches, plenary debates, workshops, and special events
Through a mix of high-profile keynote addresses by internationally renowned speakers, diverse plenary debates, in-depth workshops, special events, and ample opportunities for discussion and networking, the event will highlight the central importance of research, innovation, and technology (RTI), for a competitive, future-ready, and resilient Europe.
The planned topics for the plenary debates are:
Strategic Infrastructures and Resilient Innovation Ecosystems
What infrastructure and ecosystems are needed to secure Europe’s technological leadership and
innovative strength?
The Way Forward: From Scientific Excellence to Industrial Leadership
This panel discussion brings together leading figures from European industry to explore how strong links between academia and industry within innovation ecosystems can transform groundbreaking research into technological leadership and industrial success.
Dual-Use Technologies: Innovation, Security, and Spillovers
Many transformative technologies – from AI and advanced materials to space systems – have applications in both the civilian and security sectors. This panel will examine how dual-use technologies can drive innovation, strengthen resilience and generate cross-sectoral spillover effects – whilst consolidating Europe’s technological leadership in a changing geopolitical landscape.
Technological Sovereignty and European Resilience
This panel will examine how dual-use technologies can drive innovation, strengthen resilience and generate cross-sectoral spillover effects – whilst consolidating Europe’s technological leadership in a changing geopolitical landscape.
EU Framework Conditions for Innovation, Scaling and Impact
The current debates on the redesign of the 10th Framework Programme for Research (FP10) and its integration into the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) are reshaping the framework for collaborative applied research in Europe. New governance approaches are needed to better link research with industrial innovation and investment. Furthermore, public funding must be mobilized to accelerate the scaling up of new technologies and technology-based companies (deep-tech start-ups).
National Innovation Systems: Unlocking Europe’s Innovation Potential
How must national innovation systems evolve to effectively contribute to the global positioning of the European economy? What can Austria learn from Europe’s innovation leaders – particularly from Sweden, which is the guest country for Technology Talks Austria 2026? Furthermore, Europe’s innovation performance depends on the aligning national and European priorities in selected key technology sectors.
Driven by the RTI community, Technology Talks Austria have established themselves as an annual highlight in the event calendar.
Further information about the programme and the speakers will follow!
The Technology Talks Austria
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Our highlight video
Highlights of the two conference days and a review of TEC25.
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Technology Talks Austria
DI.in Dr.in Brigitte Bach, MSC
Chairwoman Board
Managing Director AIT
Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Andreas Kugi
Chair Scientific Advisory Board
Scientific Director AIT
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