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The on-site stage in Graz is organised by Graz University of Technology, the Department of Teaching and Learning Technologies, and the Digital University Hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Information:<\/strong> The programme begins on 23 June 2026 at 9.30 a.m. and ends at approximately 5.20 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day for informal networking; for this, the stage in Graz would like to thank the Austrian Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location:<\/strong> Ground floor of the building at Stremayrgasse 30, 8010 Graz, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get there:<\/strong> Keynotes <\/a> Horst Bischof<\/strong><\/strong> Birgit Phillips<\/strong><\/strong> Core Theme:<\/strong> Insights into the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for higher education. Through the exchange of ideas, experiences, practical reports and initial evidence, we aim to foster a better understanding of AI use in higher education and to highlight its future potential. This partner stage is dedicated to these urgent and highly topical questions and invites joint discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the main programme, visitors can look forward to workshops, meet-ups, stands, networking opportunities<\/strong> and much more at the U:FF partner stage AI Force:Stage Graz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeautiful Land\u201d<\/strong> is a virtual immigration checkpoint where visitors become applicants to a fictional state. Trapped in an interview that only moves forward (no exit, no withdrawal), they experience how \u201cagency\u201d collapses under pressure. The system records hesitation and posture and evaluates applicants according to criteria such as productivity, obedience and prominence, deciding on entry or rejection\u2014turning migration into a cold stream of risk, fear and data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Graz railway station or the transport hub Jakominiplatz, please take tram line 6 towards \u201cSt. Peter Schulzentrum\u201d and alight at the \u201cNeue Technik\u201d stop. From there, it is approximately a 5-minute walk to the partner stage on the ground floor of the building at Stremayrgasse 30, 8010 Graz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Rector of Graz University of Technology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/festival.hfd.digital\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/Birgit-Phillips-edited-6.png\")
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Head of the Department of Learning, Innovation and Technology at FH JOANNEUM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nInteractive programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In light of the advances and impacts of AI technologies across various areas of life \u2013 particularly within higher education \u2013 the need, or in line with the conference motto \u201cthe pressure\u201d, to actively help shape the educational landscape of tomorrow is immediate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n