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Friday 11.09. STAGE
(in progress)

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25/08/26, 16:32

09:00

Breakfast Session 1: ams OSRAM - How Digital Photonics unlocks a new wave of innovation

Join us at the Technology Talks Austria 2026 for breakfast, fresh perspectives and networking. Discover ams OSRAM’s innovations in optical interconnect technologies, wearable health monitoring solutions and how we strengthen Europe’s leadership by scaling semiconductor solutions in our First-of-a-Kind fab.


Get in touch with our experts:

  • From Headlamps to AI Data Centers: The Power of Digital Photonics - Martin Wittmann

  • Capturing Life Through Light – Stephan Haslbeck

  • Powering AI at the Edge: The Role of Trusted European Foundries in Tomorrow’s Intelligent World – Thomas Lorenser

Moderators: Anja Schulz and Elisabeth Hofmeister



ams OSRAM


09:00

Breakfast Session 2: TU Austria Talentefrühstück

Beim TU Austria Talentefrühstück geben herausragende Unternehmen wertvolle Einblicke in ihre Arbeitskultur und  Karrieremöglichkeiten. Interessierte Studierende können dabei  entdecken, was die Branchenführer von heute antreibt – und  sie konnten wichtige Kontakte für  ihre Zukunft knüpfen.



TU Austria


09:00

Breakfast Session 3: BMLV - Resiliente Energieversorgung und Energieautarkie für
Österreichs Zukunft

Innovative Ansätze für nachhaltige und robuste Versorgungssysteme


Die Session „Resiliente Energieversorgung und Energieautarkie für Österreichs Zukunft“ bringt Expert:innen aus Politik, Verteidigung, Forschung, Industrie und Technologie zusammen. Im Fokus steht, wie Österreich seine Energieversorgung resilient und krisenfest gestalten und kritische Systeme, auch bei Versorgungsunterbrechungen bis hin zum Blackout, funktionsfähig halten kann. Diskutiert werden Speichertechnologien, intelligente Energie- und Kommunikationssysteme sowie autonome Versorgungslösungen mit dem Ziel, Versorgungssicherheit und technologische Souveränität nachhaltig zu stärken.



BMLV - Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung


11:00

Keynote

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11:30

Panel 4 - Technological Sovereignty and European Resilience

How can Europe translate research and technological capabilities into strategic autonomy, resilience and long-term competitiveness?

This panel examines how Europe can strengthen its technological sovereignty by developing, deploying and governing critical technologies in line with its strategic interests and competitiveness. Bringing together leaders from policymaking, research, academia and industry, the discussion will explore how innovation, industrial and research capabilities and talent can enhance strategic autonomy while reducing critical dependencies and maintaining international collaboration.


12:30

Falling Walls Lab Vienna 2026

Das Falling Walls Lab ist ein internationaler Pitching-Wettbewerb, der in über 80 Ländern weltweit ausgetragen wird. Junge Talente aus allen Disziplinen erhalten die Chance, ihre Forschungsideen in einem dreiminütigen Pitch vor einem breiten Publikum zu präsentieren. Der oder die Gewinner:in vertritt Wien beim internationalen Finale im November in Berlin.

Partner: ACR – Austrian Cooperative Research Complexity Science Hub, Fraunhofer Austria, Christian Doppler Forschungsgesellschaft, Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft, Österreichische Fachhochschul-Konferenz sowie xista innovation GmbH (mit Unterstützung durch die Österreichischen Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG) und das AIT Austrian Institute of Technology). 

12:45

Coffee Break

Enjoy a delicious break, visit our exhibition and connect with fellow attendees

13:15

Panel 5 - EU Frameworks for Innovation, Scaling and Impact

Which framework conditions (FP10, ECF, Single Market, Partnerships etc.) does Europe need to innovate, scale, and compete globally? 

This panel explores the future of European research and innovation policy, focusing on the relationship between the 10th Framework Programme (FP10) and the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF). It examines how research can be translated more effectively into innovation and impact through appropriate governance, funding and collaboration. The discussion addresses strategic priorities, complementary funding mechanisms and the conditions needed to ensure a seamless innovation journey from research to market uptake and industrial scale-up, while preserving the distinct roles of FP10 and the ECF. It also highlights the importance of innovation ecosystems, technology infrastructures, European partnerships and supportive regulatory frameworks.


14:15

Panel 6 - National Innovation Systems: Unlocking Europe’s Innovation Potential

What can Europe learn from its most successful national innovation systems – and how European countries can contribute to common European goals?

This panel explores how national research and innovation systems can strengthen Europe's global competitiveness in response to growing geopolitical and technological competition. Drawing on the experiences of Innovation Leaders like Sweden, the Netherlands and Switzerland, it examines successful policies, governance models and innovation ecosystems, and identifies lessons for Austria and Europe. The discussion also highlights how national and European policies can better align to support strategic technologies, cross-border collaboration and Europe's technological leadership.


15:15

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