Future Tech:Stage Braunschweig

Future technologies, their significance, potential impact, opportunities and risks for higher education take centre stage in Braunschweig. Whether outer space (Rabea Rogge), communication space (Udbhav Tiwari), virtual space (Prof. Dr Frank Steinicke) or speculative space (Theresa Hannig and Prof. Dr Eckart Voigts): the Future‑Tech:Stage opens the floor to a wide range of visions and scenarios.

The on-site stage in Braunschweig is organized by the Emerging Tech Lab and Media Lab of the Projekthaus at TU Braunschweig.

Key Information: Accreditation for the partner stage begins at 09:00am in the historic main building of TU Braunschweig. The programme on the Main Stage starts at 09:30am, shortly followed by sessions on the Media Lab Stage as well as in the various workshop and exhibition areas. After the formal programme concludes at 6:30pm, the festival transitions seamlessly into the popular Feierabendbeats. The evening comes to a close at 10pm.

The in‑person stage in Braunschweig is organised by the Emerging Tech Lab and the Media Lab of the Project House at TU Braunschweig.

Location: Technische Universität Braunschweig, Altgebäude im Zentral-Campus (Central Campus) and Media Lab, Pockelsstraße 4, 38106 Braunschweig

How to get there:
By public transport: From Braunschweig Central Station, take bus routes 436 (Braunschweig Airport) or 419 (Amalienplatz) to the stop Pockelsstraße. Alternatively, take tram lines 2 or 10 to Mühlenpfordtstraße.

By car: Use the car park at Mensa, Katharinenstraße 1, as well as the surrounding streets. Parking spaces are limited. (Accessible parking and step‑free access are available at the rear of the event building, accessible via Abt‑Jerusalem‑Straße.)

Keynotes
Interactive programme
Evening programme
Stage programme

Keynotes

Rabea Rogge, Astronautin, Robotikforscherin und Expertin für Exploration in extremen Umgebungen

Rabea Rogge
Astronaut / Electrical Engineer, NTNU / SpaceX

Udbhav Tiwari, VP, Strategy and Global Affairs, Signal

Udbhav Tiwari
Vice President, Strategy and Global Affairs, Signal

Frank Steinicke, Professor für Mensch-Computer-Interaktion

Prof. Dr. Frank Steinicke
Professor of Human–Computer Interaction

Eckart Voigts, Professor für Anglistische Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft an der Technischen Universität Braunschweig

Prof. Dr. Eckart Voigts
Professor of English Literature and Cultural Studies

Theresa Hannig, Meine Tagline: Autorin für gesellschaftskritische Science-Fiction, Stadt- & Kreisrätin, Berufsoptimistin

Theresa Hannig
Author of socially critical science fiction, city and district councillor

Interactive programme

In addition to the programme on the Future-Tech:Stage and the Media Lab Stage, a range of further highlights will take place as part of U:FF 2026 in Braunschweig.

On the ground floor, the Science and Art Lab will offer engaging talks and workshops exploring the intersection of science and art. The Sandkasten will also open its doors, offering insights into the success story behind this low-threshold campus participation initiative. Here, participants have the opportunity to get involved beyond studying and teaching, including through voluntary engagement. Supported by the digital “Sandkasten” platform, participants can bring their own ideas to life and actively help shape city and campus life. The platform offers not only inspiration and opportunities to connect with like-minded people, but also everything needed to turn ideas into reality, from equipment available for loan to financial support for projects. Whether participants want to create sustainable change, shape things themselves, or simply get involved, the Sandkasten platform supports them in these endeavours. In addition, Polylog_ik — a telephone booth for the future — will temporarily find a home in the rear section of the Sandkasten.

On the first floor, the Ecoversity Hub will provide an opportunity for direct exchange with our keynote speakers. Invited guests can take part in exclusive conversations on the respective specialist topics. Our workshop rooms will host exciting participatory formats. In addition, Synthropy will transform an entire room into a biotechnology projection — the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the festival. Visitors can also relax in our lounge, either in analogue form on a colourful selection of different furniture or at the VR relaxation station Asfixia.

During the lunch break, the University Sports Centre will offer a short movement session as part of its workplace health promotion programme. The 15-minute PausenExpress consists of a sequence of mobility, strengthening, and stretching exercises. The focus will be primarily on mobilising, training, and loosening the shoulder, neck, and back areas.

Evening programme

After the programme on the Future-Tech:Stage, the after-hours event begins at 6:30 p.m. with the popular Feierabendbeats.

“Feierabendbeats” is a music event organised by students for students, bringing energy and rhythm to everyday university life in the evening hours. Come along and dance your way into the summer night in the courtyard of the Altgebäude! The team will create the perfect atmosphere with powerful beats from local DJs, cool fun drinks, and plenty of good vibes.

Whether you want to wind down after the day or dance until sunset, we’ll be there for you from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Stage programme

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Special Clusters

You can identify our special clusters by the emojis in the programme overview:

🚨Fringe: Unexpected connections, counterintuitive theses or radical experiments with format
🔄Fail & Learn: Failed projects from which do’s and don’ts can be derived
🌍Global Perspectives: Ideas, perspectives and insights from abroad that are valuable for the DACH region
📚Student Voices: Contributions from students
🌱Environmental Sustainability: Contributions with an environmental focus

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