Expanded Conference 2026 – Art & Industry featured by Sparte Information & Consulting der WKOÖ

The fourteenth edition of the Expanded Conference in cooperation with ACM, organized by the Hagenberg Campus of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Ars Electronica, takes place from September 9th to 11th as part of the Ars Electronica Festival 2026. Expanded Conference on Animation and Interactive Art investigates the evolving frontiers of animation across the realms of art, technology, and science. As an international peer-reviewed forum, the conference brings together scholars and artists to present research findings and creative works. By integrating academic publication with artistic exhibitions and events such as a summer school and expert-led panels, Expanded creates an exciting ecosystem for interdisciplinary exchange. It serves as a vital meeting point for researchers, artists, and audiences to engage with the future of animated and interactive media. Speakers in this session: Speakers in this session: Mario von Rickenbach (CH) Simon Christen (CH) Hiro Ozaki (Sputniko!) (JP/UK) Session Chair: Alexander Wilhelm (AT) https://expanded-conf.org/   / expandedconference