Program

The detailed conference program will be published soon — but here’s a sneak peek at what awaits you in Linz in July 2026:                                                                                       

🎓 PhD Day (01 July)

• PhD Workshop: From Confusion to Contribution

🎤 Main Conference (01-03 July)

• Keynotes from Academia and Industry
• Parallel Sessions across 3–4 tracks
• Special Sessions:
• Special Session I: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder (AI in Teaching)
• Special Session II: The Art of Thinking with Machines (AI in Research)
• Special Session III: From Ivory Tower to Spotlight (Impact & Science Communication)

🤝 Social Events

• Welcome Reception: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (02 July)
• Brewery Tour & Dinner (02 July)
• Conference Dinner at Pöstlingberg Restaurant (03 July)

🏆 Awards

• The Insight Award – for Outstanding Research Contribution
• The Legacy Award – for Lifetime Achievement
• The Spark Award – for Rookie of the Year