For the Austrian Armed Forces, the three space services of satellite communication, satellite navigation and satellite-based earth observation/reconnaissance are essential for command and control and situational awareness. The Ministry of Defence is therefore implementing a series of measures in space, which will be presented and discussed during the session.

Federal Ministry of Defence (BMLV)

Six outstanding companies will provide valuable insights into their work culture and career opportunities. Discover what drives today's industry leaders and make important contacts for your future.the event will be opened by a member of the Presidential Board of TU Austria. (by invitation only)

An inspiring start to the day: the BOLD Community Meet-Up brings together pioneers and creative minds from various disciplines in a relaxed atmosphere. New connections, ideas and perspectives are forged over coffee and breakfast. Whether you are already part of the BOLD community or would like to get to know it - this meeting offers space for dialogue, networking and thinking ahead together. Open, informal and with a clear goal: shaping the economy of tomorrow together. 

Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO)

• Which RTI ecosystems in Europe and around the world promote competitiveness (best practice, framework conditions)?

• What conditions must be in place with regard to the financing of RTI and start-ups? What influence does the capital market have on these developments?

• Elements of ‘new competitiveness’ (innovation, adaptability, sustainability, flexibility, talent management)

The Falling Walls Lab is an international pitching competition that is held in over 80 countries worldwide. Young talents from all disciplines are given the opportunity to present their research ideas in a three-minute pitch in front of a broad audience. The three best participants in the Vienna Lab present their ideas once again on the big stage of the Technology Talks. The winner will represent Vienna at the international final in Berlin in November. The Falling Walls Lab Vienna is organised by ACR - Austrian Cooperative Research, the Complexity Science Hub, Fraunhofer Austria, the Christian Doppler Research Association, the Ludwig Boltzmann Society, the Austrian University of Applied Sciences Conference and xista innovation GmbH. The organisation of the lab is also supported by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and the Austrian Institute of Technology.

• Further development of European RTI policy

• Lessons Learned for the Future of Austrian RTI policy