Application orientation is the focus of the FHK research forum at IMC Krems
Krems (OTS) – The IMC Krems is hosting the 17th Research Forum of Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences, which will take place on April 17th and 18th, 2024. Under the motto “LET’S APPLY SCIENCE! Forum for Research, Business & Impact”, the event offers an inspiring platform for people from the university sector, business and research funding bodies to engage in close exchange.
The research forum serves as an annual fixture for universities of applied sciences to present the results and effects of their diverse research activities. With poster and project presentations, detailed interdisciplinary panel discussions and networking formats, the event offers the opportunity to make important contacts with research and business partners as well as funding agencies. In different thematic “tracks” – from business to chemistry, biotechnology, health and digitalization to technology – current research questions are presented and the future of research at universities of applied sciences is discussed.
Panel discussions as central elements: a look at research at universities of applied sciences and developments in Europe
The panel discussions are a central element of the research forum. On the first day, the discussion will take place under the title “Shaping the future – research at universities of applied sciences: powerhouse for business and society”. Christoph Neumayer (IV Secretary General), Iris Filzwieser (CFO Mettop GmbH Leoben and ACR President), Sebastian Schlund (Managing Director of Fraunhofer Austria), Sandra Stroj (Senior Scientist, Research Center for Microtechnology, FH Vorarlberg), and Ulrike Prommer will be discussing (CEO IMC Krems and President of the Austrian University of Applied Sciences Conference).
On the second day, the focus is on the panel discussion “Developments in the regions of Europe – Where does Austria stand?” The discussion will be organized by Federal Minister Martin Polaschek, LH Deputy Stephan Pernkopf, Walter Schober (Chairman of the Bavaria University iV and President of the Ingolstadt University of Technology), Ulrike Prommer (CEO IMC Krems and President of the FHK) and Christian Moser (Lower Austria Chamber of Commerce).
Milestone for application orientation
„The 17th Research Forum of Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences marks a milestone for the application orientation of our research
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Mag. Udo Brändle, LL.M. (Com), Managing Director for Research and Innovation at IMC Krems, adds: “The research forum at IMC Krems is not only a platform for presenting the diversity in university research, but also a central meeting point for building networks. We are convinced that the interdisciplinary discussions and presentations not only provide groundbreaking insights, but also generate innovative ideas for business.
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More information about the Research Forum 2024: Research Forum 2024
About the program: Program – Research Forum 2024
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