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The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is organising the IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026 in collaboration with international partners, driving innovation in heat pump technologies.
  • The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026, with over 800 participants
  • 367 scientific papers highlighting the latest developments, from research to industrial application
  • Austria as a hub for innovation, with around 537,000 installed systems and significant CO₂ savings
  • Heat pumps as a key technology for the decarbonisation of industry, energy systems and residential buildings
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Innovative Solutions for Construction, Logistics, Forestry, and Agriculture: At AIT, researchers are developing key technologies for the autonomous machines and robots of the future. These pioneering technologies will be showcased on May 30–31, 2026, at the “Festival der Roboter” in Vienna’s Karlsplatz.

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About 90 students from BWKI projects and “AI Schools of the Year” discussed Austria’s future in AI with Innovation Minister Peter Hanke, AI experts, startups, and funding agencies

Around 90 pupils, AI experts, start-ups and representatives from the worlds of research, funding and public administration gathered today at the “Next Generation AI – Young Talents of the BWKI Competition” event at the AI Factory in Vienna. The focus was on winners and project teams from previous years’ Federal Competition for Artificial Intelligence (BWKI), classes from the “AI Schools of the Year”, and a direct exchange with Federal Minister Peter Hanke.

The young talents presented AI projects from the years 2023 to 2025, discussed the opportunities and limitations of artificial intelligence, and subsequently networked with experts, start-ups and funding bodies through workshops, speed-dating sessions, start-up advice and brief patent consultations. Thematically, the projects presented ranged from sign language on smartphones, autonomous driving and deepfake detection, through image processing, political transparency and medical documentation, to compliance and cybersecurity.

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On 13 May 2026 at 9.30 am at the APA Press Center

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology cordially invites members of the media to this year’s annual results press conference. The Chair of the Supervisory Board and the management of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology will present the results of the 2025 financial statements, discuss the impact of AIT research, and provide an outlook for 2026.

AIT Annual Results Press Conference
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
09:30
APA Press Centre, Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Vienna

 

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From 3D Perception to Safe Autonomy: Six Core Capabilities for Autonomous Machines
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, together with TU Wien and Tufts University, will present six top-tier scientific contributions at ICRA 2026 in Vienna. The papers address essential capabilities for autonomous work machines—ranging from robust LiDAR-based 3D perception and safe motion planning and control to verifiable safety and decision logic. With this strong presence, AIT further strengthens its international visibility in robotics and the automation of work machines.
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AIT, OCG, ÖGBMT and UMIT invite you to the anniversary conference at Schönbrunn Palace on May 12 and 13, 2026.

On May 12 and 13, 2026, dHealth will bring together research, healthcare, policy and industry at Schönbrunn Palace for the 20th time. Since 2007, the conference has not only made the development of digital health in Austria visible, but has also helped shape it as a platform for exchange, networking and pioneering work.

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