Join us: FWF @ Technology Talks 2026

How and where will tomorrow’s scientific breakthroughs happen? The FWF will be focusing on this question during a workshop at the Technology Talks Austria on September 10. They will be joined by researchers from Austria’s Clusters of Excellence and CERN Director-General Mark Thomson. Gain first-hand insights into the latest discoveries and developments in cutting-edge research.

July 21, 2026

Sujet der Technology Talks Austria 2026 mit der Aufschrift "10-11. September 2026 MuseumsQuartier Wien" — Focus on technological leadership and resilience: Technology Talks Austria will be held on
September 10–11, 2026, under the theme “Empowering Europe: Technological Leadership for a Resilient Future.” © AIT

This year’s Technology Talks Austria 2026 will focus on the overarching theme “Empowering Europe: Technological Leadership for a Resilient Future.” On September 10 and 11, international decision-makers from the fields of science, politics, business, and industry will gather at the Vienna MuseumsQuartier to discuss how resilient infrastructure, dual-use technologies, digital ecosystems, and strong industrial and research capabilities can strengthen Europe’s technological leadership. Topics will include technological sovereignty, international cooperation, and the framework conditions needed for scientific and technological excellence.

FWF workshop with three Clusters of Excellence and CERN Director-General Mark Thomson

This will be the FWF’s second workshop at the Technology Talks Austria. The workshop, titled “The Quest for Scientific Breakthroughs: Current Developments and Key Insights,” will focus on the groundbreaking research of today and tomorrow. Researchers from the FWF Clusters of Excellence Bilateral Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Science Austria, and MetAGE will provide insights into promising results from their Clusters. After their contribution, participants will be joined by Mark Thomson, Director-General of CERN, to discuss the framework conditions needed for tomorrow's cutting-edge research.

In addition to providing insights into research on artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and aging and health research, the workshop will also look at the prerequisites for scientific excellence: What research conditions foster groundbreaking discoveries? What role do large research networks such as the Austrian Clusters of Excellence or CERN play? And how can Europe further strengthen its research capabilities? Following the speakers’ keynote presentations, the audience is invited to actively join in the discussion.

FWF workshop “The Quest for Scientific Breakthroughs: Current Developments and Key Insights”
September 10, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 pm | Ovalhalle, MuseumsQuartier Vienna
Program and tickets: www.technology-talks-austria.at