University meets Industry: Talents for Carinthia
The Faculty of Technical Sciences (TEWI) at the University of Klagenfurt and the Federation of Austrian Industries, Carinthia (IV Kärnten) cordially invite you to the event University meets Industry: Talents for Carinthia.
Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Lecture Hall 4 and Room Z.1.09, Central Building, University of Klagenfurt
Registration: tinyurl.com/3dh8faf9
This networking event offers students and graduates of technical degree programmes, faculty members, and representatives of Carinthian companies the opportunity to exchange ideas, make new contacts, and explore future collaborations.
Programme Highlights
Following the welcome addresses by Ada Pellert, Rector of the University of Klagenfurt, Claudia Mischensky, Managing Director of the Carinthian Federation of Industry, and Clemens Heuberger, Dean of the Faculty of Technical Sciences, participants can look forward to an exciting talk on the Cluster of Excellence (Bilateral AI) – a research initiative developing a new generation of artificial intelligence that unites symbolic logic (“rational thinking”) with neural data models (“intuition”) to create broadly applicable, self-learning, and adaptive AI systems.
In addition, the session “Spotlights: Best practice examples of cooperation between university & industry” will showcase inspiring collaboration projects that demonstrate how academic research and industrial innovation can drive technological and societal progress together.
Afterwards, the Best Performer Awards, the Roland Mittermeir Award, and the Doctoral Thesis Award will be presented in recognition of outstanding academic achievements.
Networking Fair and Company Presentations
Following the official part, the Networking Fair in Room Z.1.09 provides an opportunity for informal discussions between students, graduates, and company representatives. Carinthian companies will introduce themselves in short presentation rounds and will then be available for further exchange at themed tables. The evening will conclude with a buffet.
For Students:
· Meet representatives of leading Carinthian industrial companies
· Learn more about collaboration opportunities for Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
· Find out about internships and career entry opportunities in Carinthia
For Companies:
The event offers a comprehensive overview of cooperation opportunities with the Faculty of Technical Sciences – from joint research projects and thesis supervision to internships and funding programmes.
Companies also have the opportunity to present themselves in a short pitch (approx. 1 minute, preferably in English) during the main programme.
Look forward to an inspiring afternoon dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and supporting young talent in Carinthia.
