In a satirical royal court, self-declared president Dominika Meindl welcomes Big Data execs and director of the Institute of Networks and Security at JKU René Mayrhofer for a playful yet pointed debate on the future of digital power. Topics include decentralized data storage, ownership of personal data, and the role of tech giants in shaping society. With ceremony, wit, and critical thought, the show explores what happens when data becomes a matter of state—and personal sovereignty.
President of Austria meets Big Data Execs / Dominika Meindl, René Mayrhofer, Digital Shadows Performing Artists Team - Photo: Gisela Klammsteiner generated with Sora AI
Experience
President of Austria meets Big Data Execs
Austria’s honorary prez Dominika Meindl hosts Big Data leaders and JKU’s René Mayrhofer in tech-meets-the-throne talks
Dominika Meindl (AT), René Mayrhofer (AT), Digital Shadows Performing Artists Team (IT/AT/DE/RU/UA/GB)
POSTCITY, First Floor, JKU Square - LIT Exhibition
Thu 4. Sep 2025
17:30
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18:30
Fri 5. Sep 2025
17:30
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18:30
Language //
EN, DE
Max. Participants //
25
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Credits
Institute of Networks and Security - JKU - Christian Doppler Laboratory for Private Digital Authentication in the Physical World (CDL Digidow) I Circus of Knowledge - JKU I Cooperations: Transitheart Productions, RedSapata Kulturinitiative, A!KO Tanz Fest I This project is supported by the State of Upper Austria. Digital Shadows will be presented in an adapted theatrical version at the Circus of Knowledge in November 2025.
Please note: The program for the Ars Electronica Festival 2025 is still in progress.
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