Lecture & Talk

Crafting Futures Conversation with: Yuima Nakazato. From the Relation of Fashion and Dust

Yuima Nakazato (JP)

A conversation about the future of craft, the craft of the future and the crafting of futures.
Crafting Futures Conversation with: Noor Stenfert Kroese. The Dynamics of Living Systems in Art and Design

Noor Stenfert Kroese (NL)

A conversation about the future of craft, the craft of the future and the crafting of futures.
Frischer Wind

Mary Mayrhofer (AT), Konstantin Redl (AT), Emma Gruber (AT), Linda Michelitsch (AT)

Young people face great uncertainty. In our state of permanent crisis, people discuss, argue, and some resign themselves to the situation. In the twilight of democracy, however, the debate about change is conspicuously silent. Yet this is what must take place now. Do we need change? Is change possible? And if so, how? The audience…
Sense and Sensuality of Immersive Spaces

Holunder Heiß (AT), Razieh Kooshki (IR), Nohlab (TR), Ars Electronica Solutions

Immersive spaces are becoming increasingly significant. Our Salon Talk will explore why immersive spaces are created and the role they play in democratizing art and culture. Immersive spaces bring the unattainable closer and open up new possibilities for deeper experiences. As sensual beings, humans develop empathy and a deeper understanding of different perspectives through immersion.
Exploring AI, Colonialism, and Feminism through artist games

Iyo Bisseck (FR), Alexia Achilleos (FI/CY), Aileen Derieg (AT)

Alexia Achilleos and Iyo Bisseck examine the impact of technology on structures of power and control, as well as colonial dynamics. Both artists approach these issues from a local perspective.
The Intercultural Power of Games

Wenting Zha (CN), Yemo Li (CN), Yifei Sun (CN), Katharina Lackner (AT), Ars Electronica Solutions

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.
State of the Archive: Current Approaches to Digital Archives and Archives for Digital [Art]

Alessandro Ludovico (IT), Katharina Pektor (AT), Sandra Sonnleitner (AT), Chiara Zuanni (IT), Vanessa Hannesschläger (EU)

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.
NeXus Forum: Towards Future-oriented XR

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.
Empowerment through Knowledge Transfer

Robert Meisner (DE), Michael Kropf (CH), Ars Electronica Solutions

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.
Artistic Exploration in Shared Hybrid Spaces

Harriet Davey (GB), Tara Habibzadeh (IR), Mati Bratkowski (PL), Johannes Pöll (AT), Patrick Berger (AT)

Five artists have been collaborating with SHARESPACE to engage in artistic explorations of the project’s technology and concepts in the past two years. Their work resulted in the creation of three artworks shown at the Deep Space 8K.
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?
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.