Welcome to a day full of exciting insights and new ways of thinking in the field of innovation! Together with high-level experts from CARE and selected speakers from outside, we invite you to dive deep into the diverse aspects of innovation in the context of CARE. Experience inspiring lectures and discussions will open up new perspectives and ideas. Join us and be inspired by leading experts!
We would also like to invite you to the event Innovative Welten the night before, where out panel will speak on how innovative social solutions in humanitarian aid can be implemented through the collaboration between science, technology and art.
Date and Location
Wednesday, 11. September, 09.00 - 17.00,
Apothekertrakt,
Schloß Schönbrunn,
Entrance Meidlinger Tor/Schlosspark Schönbrunn,
1130 Vienna
Public Transport: U4 Schloss Schönbrunn (Exit Grünbergstraße)
Andrea Barschdorf-Hager, Claudine Awute, Michelle Nunn and Deepmala Mahla on how CARE prepares for an innovative future.
Check out the program
9.00 to 9.45
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Opening by Andrea Barschdorf-Hager: Brief introduction, objectives of the day, and the importance of innovation and digitalization in solving social problems.
Keynote Speech by Gerfried Stocker, Media Artist & CEO of Ars Electronica: A renowned expert to set the stage with a thought-provoking talk on the future of innovation – also in social sectors. Highlight: how Science, Art and Technology come together to find solutions for the burning social issues of our time.
Judith Okonkwo (CEO and owner of Imísí, Lagos) online participation: Access to VR und AR for under privileged children and youth. Oscar Ekponimo (CEO and founder of the Gallery of Code, Abuja): Introduction of Africa's first transdisciplinary design lab at merging Arts, Science and Technology to address Africa's challenges. (tbc)