Ars Electronica Theme Symposium

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.

It also puts a specific focus on the presentation of companies, projects and initiatives from big industries to small start-ups, educational projects and policy makers who work on and already started to implement new and disruptive as well as existing technologies and approaches to counter the major social challenges of our time—from the climate crisis and the energy transition to essential questions of democracy and its development; from the seeming inevitability of technological progress to the rapid and ubiquitous rise of AI applications, challenging jobs in the creative industries in particular. Over the course of four days, each centered on practical approaches and innovative endeavours, inspiring presentations and discussions will explore the manifold activities and challenges of global initiatives that offer cause for hope. Leading innovators and practitioners present exciting new ideas and initiatives and show how art and technology together can offer innovative solutions to pressing problems. From September 4-7, come experience our program packed with initiatives and examples that give us cause for optimism for a more sustainable and just future.

To participate in this event in the POSTCITY conference hall, you need a FESTIVALPASS(+) or DAYPASS.

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