Events
September 2026
3rd Conference of the European Network for Digital Democracy
The 3rd EDDY Conference brings together academics and practitioners working on digital democracy to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. The conference features contributed talks, interactive sessions, and keynote speakers including Manon Revel (Google DeepMind), Claes de Vreese (University of Amsterdam), and Graham Wetherall-Grujic (Innovation in Politics Institute, Berlin).
Topics include: online deliberation, liquid democracy, machine learning, participatory budgeting, digital identities, social media, and computational social choice.
Submission deadline: June 3rd, 2026
Notification: June 17th, 2026
Tutorial Day: September 23rd, 2026
Event Details
When: Monday 21 & Tuesday 22, September 2026
Where: Vienna University of Economics and Business, 1020 Vienna
Contact
contact@eddy-network.eu
ASAI Networking Event 2026
The ASAI is planning a networking event to bring together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts from all over the country. This event aims to provide a platform for attendees to share their knowledge, insights, and ideas on the latest developments in AI and to foster new collaborations and partnerships. With a diverse lineup of project presentations and AI community members, the event promises to be an exciting and informative experience for all participants. The idea is to bring together researchers in the broader area of AI for networking and discussions. During the event, the Austrian Society for Artificial Intelligence awards the best Master's Theses / Diploma Thesis Prize to promote young researchers working in this field.
Registration
The Call page provides more information on group presentations and a link to the application form for registering as a presenter.
Registration for other participants is possible via the Registration page, which contains a link to the registration form.
Presentation and participation are free of charge, but registration is required for organizational purposes
Important Dates and information
July 7: Submit the name and short description of your research group
August 13: Submission of group’s slides & poster
August 13: Non-Presenter registration
September 3, 14:00-18:30: ASAI Networking Event
Venue: Sitzungssaal 1, Ground Floor, Building AD, WU Vienna
Contact
networking@asai.ac.at
more information
July 2026
The European Summer School on Artificial Intelligence
The European Summer School on Artificial Intelligence (ESSAI) is a central hub for PhD students and young researchers across all areas of AI. The 2026 edition offers a 5-day intensive program with over 30 lecturers across 6 parallel tracks, covering both introductory and advanced AI topics. It will be co-located with the 5th ACM Europe Digital Humanism Summer School and includes a networking reception at Vienna City Hall.
Event Details
When: 6 - 10 July 2026
Where: Gußhausstraße building (EI), Ground floor, Gußhausstraße 25-29, 1040 Vienna
Networking event: Campus WU, Building LC (Learning Center)
Contact
essai26-info@logic.at
5th ACM Europe Digital Humanism Summer School: Democracy in the Digital Age
Digitalization permeates all aspects of our lives offering opportunities for global participation while also causing radicalization and threatening political discourse.This summer school explores the complex interplay between digital technologies and humankind, covering topics including democratic governance of AI, civil society in the digital age, AI for democratic innovation, and digital sovereignty. Internationally renowned academics from computer science, social sciences, law and humanities present and discuss key recent developments.
Event Details
When: 6 - 10 July 2026
Where: TU Wien, Faculty of Informatics, FAV Hörsaal 1, Ground Floor, Room HH EG 02, 1040 Vienna, Favoritenstraße 9-11
Contact
dighum2026@caiml.org
Web care Symposium 2026
The Webcare Symposium 2026 will be held at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna).
When: 2 – 3 July 2026
Contact: webcare2026@wu.ac.at