The relevance of interdisciplinarity for research and science was explained by the Rector of JKU, Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Stefan Koch. Alongside the Vice Rector for Research at the University of South Bohemia (SBU), doc. Ing. Luděk Berec, numerous distinguished guests from the South Bohemian and Upper Austrian business and creative sectors discussed cross-border networking and innovation potential.
Among the speakers were Mgr. Patrik Červák, Head of the Department for Culture and Heritage Protection at the South Bohemian County Office, Karin Hörzing, Vice Mayor of the city of Linz, Member of Parliament Mag.a Helena Kirchmayr, Vít Vavřinec Pavlík, Chairman of the South Bohemian Artists' Association, Dipl.-Ing. Katja Rosner from the Upper Austrian Provincial Government (Coordination Office for EU Regional Policy, Interreg Bavaria-Austria), and also from the Province of Upper Austria, Mag.a Romana Staufer-Hutter (Head of the Cultural Projects, Communication, and Policy Affairs Group). A video message from Regional Councilor Markus Achleitner also delighted the guests.
After networking appetizers at the LIT Factory, interested participants engaged in moderated matchmaking sessions focused on core topics of the creative industries.
We are excited to see what opportunities arise for future collaborations between the various stakeholders, disciplines, and countries. A pilot project where ideas sparked and faces beamed.
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