On March 25, 2026, the international technology company Anton Paar GmbH, a measurement technology subsidiary of Anton Paar Group AG, invites experts, tech-savvy talents, and interested guests to its headquarters in Graz to explore key questions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and digital sovereignty. The event offers an exclusive look behind the scenes of a globally successful high-tech company.
 

The program combines in-depth expert presentations with hands-on breakout sessions and a panel discussion. Scientific perspectives are brought together with practical applications from corporate practice, such as IT and cybersecurity. Participants gain insights into current developments and actively engage with the opportunities and challenges of intelligent systems.

 
The Tech Talk provides contributions from guests like: 

• Univ Prof. DI. Dr. Horst Bischof (Rector, Graz University of Technology): Digital sovereignty in the field of AI
• Assoc.Prof. Dr. Christopher Albert (Graz University of Technology): AI Unplugged – When models learn to walk
• MMag. Waltraud Jelinek-Krickl (FH Joanneum): Smart Collaboration – Humans and AI in Dialogue
• DI. (FH) Bernd Koberwein (BrightFlare): AI-driven Cybercrime – Detecting, Containing, Securing

 
The panel discussion is dedicated to the topic „AI between Control and Trust“.

 
March 25, 2026  
Anton-Paar-Straße 20, 8054 Graz  
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.| Start: 5:30 p.m.
Free admission

 
“The Tech Talk is an invitation to exchange expertise – across company boundaries,” says Martin Wörndle, responsible for Corporate Services at Anton Paar GmbH. “We bring together external expertise with Anton Paar’s technological competence in a targeted manner. In doing so, we show how innovation, IT, and business strategy intertwine at our company – and which topics are currently occupying us as a research-driven technology company.”

 
The event is aimed at students, IT professionals, and anyone passionate about technology. Participation is free of charge. Registration closes on March 14, 2026.