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1PM - 5PM CET

Check-In

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Check-in at the Hofburg Imperial Palace with ease and take a moment to get familiar with your route to the venue. The TEDAI team will be ready to assist with any last-minute questions, app support, and program details. You’ll also receive your gift bag, name badge, and wristband for a smooth and stress-free registration, ensuring you’re relaxed and fully prepared for the Opening Gala later.

8PM - 11:30PM CET

Opening Gala

Hofburg Imperial Palace

We’ll kick off the conference with a breathtaking Opening Gala at the conference venue. This is an elegant affair, so feel free to dress to impress! Think sophisticated and chic — cocktail dresses, suits and ties are encouraged. Try out delicious finger food, drinks and snacks, but we recommend having a complete dinner prior to the Gala. 

9AM - 9:45AM CET

Wellness Breakfast

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Start your day with a colourful selection of nutrient-packed breakfast options, revitalizing green juices, and freshly brewed coffee to energize you for the day.

9:45AM - 05:30PM CET

Discovery Sessions with Midday Lunch Break

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Sign up for a discovery session to delve into your favorite AI topic or discover something completely new. Select panels for expert-led conversations, workshops for essential AI skills, and idea adventures for bucket-list activities that foster meaningful connections. All sessions are first-come, first-serve, so be sure to secure your spot early! *Start times vary.

Options include the following--and more!
Panel

The Future of
European Ambition

Kitty Mayo
CEO, Project Europe
Workshop

Empowering Youth with AI with Purpose and Ethics

Félix H. Lieser
Digital Innovation Facilitator for Education
Idea Adventure

Discovering the Hidden World of Invasive Plant Species with AI

Robin Sandfort
Conservation Technologist, micromacro GmbH
Workshop

The Art of Being Present: A Transformative Breathwork Session

Lucas Hammerer
Breathwork Faciliator
Workshop

The Human-AI Collaboration:
Rethinking Design Thinking

René Massatti
Founder & Managing Director, Thinkers Garden
Workshop

Resurrecting Ancient Scrolls with AI

Youssef Nader
Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Majaz, TEDAI24 Speaker
Discover Knowledge Retrieval For Smarter Businesses
AI & Democracy
Agentic AI: Efficiency vs Human Oversight
AI & Climate
Create your own perfume with AI
A Guided Tour Into the Secrets of Candy Crafting
An Intimate AI Movie Screening and Dialogue with the Filmmaker
Merging Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality for High-Impact Advertising
Discover the Austrian National Library
More to come!

5:30AM - 9:00PM CET

Themed AI-Dinners

City Hall

Sign up for one of our AI-Themed Dinners at the Rathauskeller restaurant, nested in the Vienna City Hall. With Hofburg as our starting point, our team will guide you to and from the venue – but feel free to check out the place on your own as well (see Rathauskeller). From AI & Creativity to AI & Climate and beyond, these Dinners are designed for candid, thought-provoking conversations over delicious Austrian dishes and drinks. Themes will be announced closer to the conference.

9AM - 9:45AM CET

Brunch & Beats

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Pick a fresh smoothie and grab a delicious bite while our DJ spins vibrant tunes to energize your morning. The beats and flavors at this brunch will set the perfect tone for a dynamic day ahead!

09:45AM - 7:30PM CET

TED Talks

Hofburg Imperial Palace

Hear from today’s sharpest thinkers about how AI is changing our world, through four thoughtfully curated sessions. Speakers line-up to come!

Raia Hadsell standing on a TEDAI stage holding a cell phone

7:30PM - 00:00AM CET

Afterparty

Hofburg Imperial Palace

After a day full with excitement, inspiration and imagination, there’s only one more thing left: the TEDAI Afterparty! Whether you’re looking to discuss the conference over drinks or celebrate on the dancefloor — this is the party for you.