Events

Innovation in academic communities rarely happens by accident. It is typically the result of intentional design decisions – creating the right structures, incentives, and spaces for ideas to evolve. This is precisely the rationale behind a new initiative at the upcoming GALA Conference 2026 in L’Aquila. The conference is sharpening its strategic focus on innovation – and a key signal of that shift is the introduction of a dedicated Work-in-Progress (WiP) paper track. Notably, this track is not an incremental addition, but a deliberately designed format co-created by René Röpke and Vanissa Wanick.

On June 23, 2026, CTSi warmly invites you to this year’s CTSi//midsommar.26. An inspiring afternoon of exchange, new perspectives and forward-looking ideas.

• Date: June 23, 2026
• Time: 15:00–18:00
• Location: Böcklsaal (AA0162) (https://maps.tuwien.ac.at/?q=AA0162)
  
  

On April 29, 2026, the CTSi//circle.responsibleComputing hosted its first Public Evening Lecture as part of the new Science Insight series of the Responsible Tech & Society Forum. Under the title “What counts as computer science? Examining epistemic cultures in computing and their consequences” Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ben Wagner and PhD Gabriel Grill discussed the historically shaped epistemic cultures of computer science and their societal implications.

On 23 April 2026, the Center for Technology-driven Social Innovation (CTSi) hosted an interactive workshop as part of the TU Wien Girls’ Day 2026, aimed at girls aged 13 to 14. The workshop sought to introduce young participants, in an age‑appropriate manner, to key questions surrounding digital technologies and to support them in reflecting consciously on their role in digital spaces.