
Program
Thursday 11.09. STAGE
Status:
23/07/25, 15:51
9:00
Opening
09:30
Panel 1 - Productivity & Digitalisation
How can Europe become more productive and competitive?
What role does digitalisation play in particular?
How can new technologies and research findings be adopted and implemented more quickly by industry?
10:45
Panel 2 - Technology Leadership: Where We Excel and What's Next?
In which areas does Europe have opportunities to maintain or achieve technological leadership?
Which topics should Europe and Austria focus on?
Which ecosystems are successful in this regard, taking into account the entire innovation chain?
12:00
Lunch Break - hosted by Land Steiermark
Enjoy a delicious break, visit our exhibition and connect with fellow attendees.
13:15
TU Austria Innovation Marathon
At the TU Austria Innovation Marathon, students and young researchers dive into a high-energy, 24-hour sprint where interdisciplinary teams tackle real-world industry challenges. Surrounded by peers from diverse professional backgrounds and accompanied by professional innovation coaches, participants experience first-hand what true collaboration and creativity can achieve in just one day. This session offers an inspiring and entertaining behind-the-scenes look at the ideas, breakthroughs, and teamwork that makes this year’s Innovation Marathon unforgettable.
13:15
Special Event:
Towards Sovereign Business Success
Recently, digital sovereignty has been a major goal for the European Union and many of its member states. Several initiatives have been started, and several lighthouse projects implemented. What has been achieved and who is shaping digital sovereignty in the upcoming years? Policymakers and business leaders will discuss this question in this side event.
GAIA-X Hub Austria
Plattform Industrie 4.0
13:35
Panel 3 - Resources & Resilience
Which industries and technologies must Europe retain or develop in the medium to long term in order to strengthen its sovereignty and resilience?
How can the stability of supply chains be increased and dependencies reduced?
Securing energy and raw material supplies (especially critical raw materials)
14:30
Changeover to Workshops
Switch to your workshop room. Coffee and drinks await you at the workshop.
19:00
Gartenparty
Casual atmosphere & networking hotspot: The Technology Talks Austria garden party is the meeting place for the domestic and European RTI community.