HOPE – Who turns the tide? Attend lively interdisciplinary discussions, empowering talks, and interactive workshops exploring this central question between September 4th and 7th.
Conferences
Engage in our themed symposium, where expert-led investigations illuminate how technology has shifted our relationship with society, nature, and democracy; join us at the IT:U FOUNDING LAB Day for an enlightening exploration into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education; meet artists, academics, researchers, technologists, and activists who share their perspectives on how AI and artistic creation can intertwine during the Prix Ars Electronica Forum “AI and Artistic Creation”. Finally, emerge from our program with multifaceted perspectives on and insights into hope-giving innovations and technologies, business models, and artistic explorations.
| WED Sept. 4, 2024 | IT:U FOUNDING LAB Day | Open Research & Education |
| THU Sept. 5, 2024 | Ars Electronica Theme Symposium: S+T+ARTS Day Conference | Reclaim, Relearn, Resist: Strategies and Practices for the Future of Digital |
| FRI Sept. 6, 2024 | Ars Electronica Theme Symposium: Studiotopia Day Conference | Going green! Stories of reinvention, disruption and systemic change to reclaim our future |
| SAT Sept. 7, 2024 | Ars Electronica Theme Symposium: Prix Ars Electronica Forum 2024 co-hosted by EU Digital Deal | AI and Artistic Creation |
| THU Sept. 5 – SAT Sept. 7, 2024 | Conference on Animation and Interactive Art | Expanded 2024 |
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Open Research & Education
Moderator: Lauren Vargas (US)
Join us for an enlightening exploration into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. This conference brings together leading researchers, academics and practitioners to discuss transdisciplinary AI education and research.
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Ars Electronica Theme Symposium
THU Sept. 5-7, 2024
This year’s Ars Electronica theme symposium is placing the spotlight on people who are taking the lead with creativity, empathy and courage, inspiring us and giving everyone reason for hope. Other than in previous years, the symposium not only features artist presentations and theoretical reflections.
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Reclaim, Relearn, Resist: Strategies and Practices for the Future of Digital
S+T+ARTS Day Conference
This year’s STARTS Day Conference sets out to re-tell the story of inevitable technological progress as contingent and contextual, the result of decisions dictated by particular desires, interests or preferences. To back up this narrative, we spotlight brave initiatives and projects that open up other paths and bifurcations on the road of technological progress that…
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Going green! Stories of reinvention, disruption and systemic change to reclaim our future
Studiotopia Day Conference
The Studiotopia Day Conference takes this year’s theme “HOPE—who will turn the tide” as a starting point to look at inspiring and hope-giving efforts made by companies, start-ups, initiatives, artists and policy makers to mitigate and fight dystopian prospects of our future on this febrile planet. The second day of the theme symposium brings together…
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AI and Artistic Creation
Prix Ars Electronica Forum 2024 co-hosted by EU Digital Deal
A day of thought-provoking sessions, interactive workshops, and inspiring case studies on AI and creativity. As AI enters a wide range of spheres in the creative industries, the Prix Ars Electronica Forum program brings together artists, academics, researchers, technologists, and activists to share their perspectives on how AI and artistic creation can intertwine. What is…
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EXPANDED 2024 – Conference on Animation and Interactive Art
The 12th edition of Expanded 2024 focuses on academic art papers in the field of expanded animation and interactive art that explore audiovisual expression at the intersection of art and technology. The program is a mix of academic and artistic conference presentations, complemented by other panels with exciting guests, such as animation filmmaker Irina Rubina,…
Lectures & Talks
The multidisciplinary and international program provides a platform for thought leaders, innovators and artists to share insights into the intersection of art, technology and society. Our goals are to foster dialogue around and understanding of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, inspire critical thinking, and spark innovative ideas among attendees. Participants will be able to engage in in-depth discussions, gain expert knowledge, and interact with pioneering figures from various fields.
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Artistic Exploration in Shared Hybrid Spaces
Harriet Davey, Tara Habibzadeh, Mateusz Bratkowski, Johannes Pöll, Patrick Berger
In 2023, five artists collaborated with SHARESPACE to engage in artistic explorations of the project’s technology and concepts. Their work resulted in the creation of three artworks shown at the Deep Space 8K. In this panel discussion, “Artistic Exploration in Shared Hybrid Spaces,” each of these artists delves into their creative processes and concepts.
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Connecting the Dots – Innovative Creative Industries 2030
Austrian Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (AT)
Experience creative industries as powerful drivers of innovation! Join us at the Ars Electronica Festival 2024 as we showcase how creative professionals design impactful solutions and generate value for regions, businesses and society.
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Empowerment through Knowledge Transfer
Robert Meisner (DE), Ars Electronica Solutions (AT)
This Salon Talk is dedicated to the topic of societal empowerment through knowledge transfer. The focus is on the preparation and utilization of scientific data for society, especially through modern methods of knowledge dissemination.
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Encounters: Art, Technology and Society in Dialog
Upper Austrian Chamber of Labor (AT), University of Education Upper Austria (AT), Ars Electronica (AT)
How do I act when I meet a stranger? What fears and insecurities are triggered and why? What happens when I encounter new technologies for the first time? What is the attraction of the unknown?
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NeXus Forum
Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) (JP) and Ars Electronica Futurelab (AT)
NeXus Forum: Towards Future-Oriented XR is a dynamic panel discussion organized by DNP and Ars Electronica Futurelab. The event brings together experts to explore the current applications and future developments of XR technology.
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State of the Archive: Current Approaches to Digital Archives and Archives for Digital [Art]
Vanessa Hannesschläger, Matej Durco, Alessandro Ludovico, Sandra Sonnleitner
This panel presents current approaches to digitizing, preserving and (subsequently) presenting cultural heritage. The topics discussed will range from high-quality digitization methods to data design and modelling.
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The Intercultural Power of Games
Wenting Zha (CN), Yemo Li (CN), Yifei Sun (CN), Katharina Lackner (AT)
Why do we play? From early childhood, our natural play instinct brings us joy, challenge, and creativity. However, in adulthood, this instinct is often less accepted and encouraged. Yet, games are more than just entertainment.
Meet the Artist
Meet visionary artists in person at the Ars Electronica Festival. An exclusive moment for inspiring conversations and unique insights.
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(re)understanding media: extension of agency in the global village
Gordon Fung (US), Sam Anthem (US), Benjamin Glass (US), Patrick Glennon (US), Yuwen Huang (CN), Liang He (CN)
Counteracting the dystopian media injustice, artists challenge the status quo to regain agency for users of media tools. Through interactive multimedia installations, artists invite visitors to explore regained agency through arts and technology.
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Meet the Artist: Nicolas Gourault
Nicolas Gourault (FR)
Alongside the rich and diverse screening program of Ars Electronica Animation Festival, we’re thrilled to announce that several artists awarded at Prix 2024 will be joining us at medSPACE and Deep Space 8k to present their work in person.
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Meet the artist: Timothy Thomasson and Jeremy Kamal
Landscapes of Memory. Landscapes of Imagination Neben dem reichhaltigen und vielfältigen Programm des Ars Electronica Animation Festival freuen wir uns, dass mehrere Künstler*innen, die beim Prix Ars Electronica 2024 ausgezeichnet wurden, bei medSPACE und Deep Space 8K anwesend sein werden, um ihre Arbeiten persönlich zu präsentieren.
Networking Events
Ars Electronica connects: In 2024, the Festival is focused on the protagonists of positive development. Our extensive network of partners consists of these protagonists, who make us hopeful for better futures: academic institutions, public bodies, cultural organizations, and creative industries as well as the private sector, from sustainable industries to innovative technologies, come together at the Ars Electronica Festival. In our Town Hall meetings, we want to give them a chance to connect with each other, but especially aim to enable new faces to join our community of forward-looking people and institutions. Focused on a variety of topics and open to anyone interested, these get-togethers give the opportunity of expanding professional networks and building new connections. Participation is free of charge and open to anyone. Please register, as space is limited!
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Town Hall Meeting: Fostering African-European Collaboration
Veronika Liebl (AT)
This year, the first STARTS Prize Africa was awarded, seeking visionary concepts for shaping a sustainable future. While the STARTS Prize has consistently welcomed submissions from Africa, this newly established Prize aims to spotlight the continent’s creative scene more prominently.
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Town Hall Meeting: XR (Extended Reality)
Vanessa Hannesschläger (EU), Roland Haring (AT)
The cosmos of Extended Reality (XR) expands to Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR) and has become a prominent technology not only in the industry of content production, games and entertainment, but also in the cultural sector, from artwork creation to mediation and even educational concepts. In this Town Hall Meeting, we invite professionals…
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Town Hall Meeting: Sustainability Practices for Cultural Organizations
Christl Baur (DE)
At a time of unprecedented environmental challenges, cultural institutions have a responsibility to lead by example in adopting sustainable practices. Many cultural professionals are eager to do their part to mitigate the climate crisis, but where do we begin? This event brings together representatives from festivals, museums and other cultural institutions to explore practical strategies…
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Town Hall Meeting: Digital Transformation
Michael Mondria (AT)
Ars Electronica Solutions assumes a central role as a companion to its clients, focusing on three specialized thematic approaches: Digital Transformation, Sustainability Thinking, and Science Experience. Leveraging its extensive expertise and artistic know-how from the Ars Electronica network, the company assists businesses and institutions in navigating complex challenges of digital transformation and in developing sustainable,…
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Town Hall Meeting: Digital Theater
Vanessa Hannesschläger (EU)
Since the beginnings of media arts, artists have been integrating technology into performative settings, but also theater makers have always been keen on experimenting with new technologies. In this Town Hall Meeting, culture professionals as well as technologists and technology providers are invited to exchange knowledge and experiences and make new connections.
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Town Hall Meeting: Collaborative Practices in Art+Science
Masha Zolotova (RU)
Interdisciplinary collaboration across the arts and sciences present unprecedented opportunities for both artists and scientists and have a great potential in fostering innovation, but how to make them work? In this Townhall meeting, we invite the stakeholders who involved in organising and facilitating art&science programs and those who open their research to a wider audience…
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Town Hall Meeting: Citizen Science
Vanessa Hannesschläger (EU), Nicole Grüneis (AT)
Citizen Science is a Game Changer. The transformation it brings affects citizens as much as institutions involved in scientific and research processes, from the academic field to non-formal educational and research contexts. In this Town Hall meeting, we therefore invite professionals from all types of institutions, but also representatives of grassroots, bottom-up and community driven…
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Town Hall Meeting: Art and Innovation
Hideaki Ogawa (JP/AT)
What role can art play in the innovation process? Art is a catalyst for shaping a better future society, a way to open up new perspectives, encourage curiosity to look at what is behind the scenes and to stimulate creative solutions. This Town Hall Meeting invites practitioners who are utilizing the power of art for…
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Town Hall Meeting: Ars Electronica Export
Laura Welzenbach (AT)
Are you curious to learn more about how to bring an Ars Electronica exhibition, residency or workshop to your organization? Join the informal gathering and meet the Ars Electronica Export team. We can talk through previous projects, collaboration possibilities and your wildest partnership ideas.