// Wednesday, 18. SEPTEMBER 2024, 6:30 PM - Mainsquare LINZ

SCIENCITY
the Brainstage.

Science in the public space. On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, we once again invite you to the Science Show "Sciencity" on the Brainstage. Starting at 6:30 PM, there will be exciting lectures and entertaining acts about research and technology from Linz universities, right in the heart of Hauptplatz, Linz.

Contributions from Johannes Kepler University, the University of Arts Linz, the Circus of Knowledge (Zirkus des Wissens), the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Sigmund Freud Private University will be featured.

Further details about the program can be found below! In case of bad weather, the event will take place in the foyer of the Old Town Hall.

TIP: The seats from ARGE Trödlerladen can be bought and taken away directly after the event if you are interested.

The Second Quantum Revolution - A Journey from Science Fiction to Science

Quantum technology is a hot topic today, especially since the 2022 Nobel Prize awarded to Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger. Blockbusters like those from the Marvel Universe also play a role in bringing this subject to a broader audience.

However, quantum technology is neither new, nor is it mysterious or all-powerful. It is fundamentally different, though, and this difference prompts us to think in fundamentally new ways. Join me, the new JKU Professor for 'Computing Technologies' at the Department of Computer Science, on a mental journey through more than 2,000 years of technological history. We will explore (i) sensors, (ii) communication networks, and (iii) computing machines. From clever analog devices in ancient China and Greece, through the basic building blocks of the digital revolution, to quantum sensors, quantum networks, and quantum computers—the future technologies that are just beginning to take root today.

No technological background is required for this 30-minute tour. Curiosity and an open mind are more than sufficient—and indeed, highly encouraged!

Speaker: Richard Kueng, Johannes Kepler University Linz

BAMBI - Drone-Based Surveillance

The BAMBI project utilizes camera drones in conjunction with artificial intelligence to automatically monitor wildlife. Light field technology is employed, enabling the visibility of activities on the forest floor, which allows for the reliable detection of animals. Based on this technology, an AI-supported system is being developed that can detect and automatically classify animals on the forest floor and in open terrain, thereby enabling comprehensive and accurate wildlife population counts.

Speakers: Christoph Praschl MSc, FH Assistant Professor / FH-Prof. Dr. David Schedl - FH Upper Austria - Campus Hagenberg

Addiction seeks help - (R)outing the emotions

We would like to use our presentation to raise awareness of the topic of addiction. The aim is to provide insights into the personal experiences of people suffering from addiction and thus broaden understanding of the realities of their lives. We will also provide information on prevention and support for those already affected.

Speakers: Sabine Saminger, MSc. / Magdalena Schwarz, MSc. / Thomas Vlasak, PhD. - Sigmund Freud Private University Linz

"Crafting Unity: Exploring the Power of Collaboration through Scientific Glass-Blowing for Fashion Technology"

Crafting Unity reflects upon the transformative power of collaboration by co-creating with Linz based master craftsman, Günther Mausz, within an artistic practice. This approach aims to explore new scientific glassblowing techniques and visualizes breathing technology through wearable flexible glass instruments. This project emphasizes the synergy between craftsmanship and design and transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, where collective creativity and shared vision redefine new boundaries.

Speakers: Lia Larrea, Kunstuniversität Linz and Günther Mausz