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It was #NVIDIAGTC time again and everyone was there… Hardware is still their core business and NVIDIA has succesfully enabled the pushing of boundaries in the omnipresent field of #AI more than any other company. The special session on #Sovereign #AI was all about governance and new ways of leveraging AI for governmental services all around the world. UK’s Secretary of State for Science, Technology and Innovation Peter Kyle talked about the ambitious goals the UK is pursuing in terms of compute power, data centers and energy production. Examples from Japan, Corea, Brasil, France and Italy showcased how much advancements have been made in using AI for public services - but there is still much more to unpack. This conversation between #Tech & governments has only just begun. Let’s make sure it is lead in a responsible and ethical way that brings added value to both sides. #openaustria #techdiplomacy #siliconvalley #gtc2025

?? ???????? ???? ???????? - ??????????????????? ?? Today, we opened our "Austrian Play Room - Spielsch?n" at #GDC in San Francisco. Loved the energy and enthusiasm for games developed in Austria. If you are at GDC, stop by our booth ?? P3144 ?? in South Hall of Moscone Center. “?????????? ???? ????????” ???? ??????????????: The Austrian game development scene has seen impressive growth over recent years! ?? As of 2024, there are 149 game development companies operating in Austria, marking a remarkable 71.3% increase compared to 2018. ???? With 1,080 individuals employed, this represents a 127.8% increase compared to the 2018 workforce. ?? In 2024, Austrian game development firms generated a total turnover of €92.8 million, up from €24.1 million in 2018. More infos about our amazing Austrian game developers in the comment section.

Dear Friends of Austria! Do you know of the Working Holiday Program? ?????????? Want to immerse yourself in Austrian culture, experience daily life, and learn or improve your German? ?? The Working Holiday Program offers U.S. citizens aged 18 to 30 the chance to work in and explore Austria! If you’ve recently graduated from a US institution, you can apply for a visa that allows you to stay in Austria for up to 12 months. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a unique program promoting mutual understanding! ?? ?? More info in the comments! #PeopleToPeople?#WorkingHoliday?#AustriaInUSA

?? GoUSA...FOURTH EDITION! Calling all Austrian startups and scaleups!?? ? Are you ready to expand your horizons and take the U.S. market by storm? ? Join GoUSA 2025, our exclusive Startup Landing Zone in the heart of San Francisco and Boston! ?? ? ?? Tech startups for Silicon Valley ?? Health & life science startups for Boston ? Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your U.S. market entry! ???? ?? ? Apply now and be part of this transformative journey. Let’s make it happen! https://lnkd.in/dRJep3ed ? #Startups #Innovation #SiliconValley #Boston #Entrepreneurship #GoUSA2025 Michael Dobersberger, Daniel Zawarczynski, Peter Hasslacher, Lukas Zitz, Anke Ray, Verena Erhart, Eliot Leadem, Katrin M., Renate Schnutt, Rosin Iscen, Elena Frauenlob,

#SiliconValley ?? Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with our irish friends ?? This morning, in honor of St Patrick's Day, the Consulate General of Ireland, San Francisco hosted the San Francisco launch of the 2025 US-Ireland Business Report by the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland. This event brought together the Irish and European community to celebrate Irish heritage. Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD discussed the important role of multilateralism in our interconnected world, especially for small EU member states, and the deep-rooted and valuable connections between Ireland and the US. ???? ???? It was great to hear how Ireland plays such a crucial role in shaping Europe’s future, proving that impact isn’t determined by size. Small member states contribute significantly to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in the EU. ???? Thank you to the Irish Consulate-General Micheál Smith for hosting such an insightful and upbeat gathering. Let’s continue to unite and build a stronger Europe together! ?? #StPatricksDay #StrongerTogether #OpenAustria

?? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ?? Austria’s Belvedere Museum is making waves in the gaming world! With Art Leap on Roblox, Belvedere in partnership with Exclusible is transforming iconic masterpieces into interactive, gamified experiences - bringing art to new audiences in a fun and engaging way. For this innovative Play-to-Learn game, Art Leap received the prestigious GDC Best in Play award at the largest conference for Game Developers in San Francisco. Players can: ?? Assist ???????????? ?????????? in his studio ?? Explore ???????? ????????’?? Vienna Prater as a squirrel ???? Cook in ???????????? ??????????’?? kitchen ?? Ride through history with ???????????????? on the Great St. Bernard Pass Art Leap has already been played 800,000+ times with an outstanding 97% positive rating! Developed in partnership with Exclusible, this project showcases how Austrian innovation is shaping the future of digital art engagement. Come to our “Austrian Play Room - Spielsch?n” at GDC 2025 in San Francisco - (Booth P3144) from March 19-21 and dive into the heart of Austrian gaming innovation! You will find the link to the game and Austrian Play Room - Spielsch?n in comments! Olivier Moingeon?? GDC | Markus Wiesenhofer | Reanne Leuning | ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA USA

????? AI news from Austria ????? An Austrian AI Factory will be installed at Technische Universit?t Wien in Vienna. The AI Factory Austria (AI:AT) aims to support ethical, practical and sustainable AI development, helping businesses, researchers, and policymakers turn ideas into useful solutions. It will serve as a critical enabler for the integration of AI technologies into Austria’s manufacturing industries, addressing key challenges and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth. By providing access to high-quality datasets, advanced AI models, and scalable computing infrastructure, the AI Factory will empower companies to enhance and optimise production planning, and improve quality assurance.

"Guata Morga Vorarlberg"! This morning, Open Austria was delighted to welcome a delegation from the L?ndle! ?The participants of Mario's ? Innovation Journey have already been here for a week and of course the (almost) grand finale of the Austrians' tour had to take place at Open Austria. Isabella and Michael - our co-directors - gave the group an insight in their activities and support offered by Open Austria. ?? Aerospace expert Kevin-Christian, born in Vorarlberg, works as a contractor for NASA. Kevin gave insights into hypersonic systems and talked about the development of hypersonic objects and their aerodynamics. We wish the delegation a safe flight home, thank Kevin for his invaluable expertise and look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

?? Heidi Goes AI: A Fusion of Tradition & Tech ? Last night, the Swiss Consulate in San Francisco and the Heidiseum Foundation unveiled the "Heidi Goes AI" exhibition at Pier 17 and the Open Austria team was invited to attend! ???? This unique showcase featured AI-generated reimaginings of Heidi, Switzerland’s beloved literary icon, bringing together artists from the U.S. and Switzerland. The evening kicked off with insights from the Consul General Balz Abplanalp and President of the Board of the Heidiseum Peter Otto Büttner, followed by a dynamic panel on AI’s impact on art and culture. Guests explored thought-provoking artworks that blend heritage with innovation, sparking conversations about AI, creativity, ownership and the future of storytelling. It was interesting to see the prompts that were used by the artists to create their art being displayed next to their work. AI art and innovation are central to our work at Open Austria, and we are excited to see how AI is reshaping creative expression. The exhibition runs for two months—don’t miss out on seeing it. Congratulations to our Swiss colleagues for hosting such a great event. #HeidiGoesAI #AIArt #OpenAustria

Dive into the heart of Austrian gaming innovation at the Austrian Play Room – #Spielsch?n @ #GDC2025 If you are visiting this year's GDC, stop by our game room and meet taltend game developers from Austria! ? Step into our?Austrian Play Room – Spielsch?n?at?GDC 2025?in San Francisco - (?????????? ??????????), where you can experience firsthand the latest projects from Austria's top game developers. Get exclusive hands-on demos and discover the future of gaming, all while celebrating the creative spirit of Austria's gaming scene! ? We are looking forward to this year's participants: ?? Bongfish GmbH | Christian Stocker ? GDC ?? Mi'pu'mi Games | Stefan Srb ?? GDC ?? Purple Lamp | Tanja Goenye, Jason Mallett, Lukas K. ?? stillalive studios | Julian Mautner ?? Belvedere Museum | Markus Wiesenhofer ?? Bindus Games | David Z. ?? Broken Rules | Felix Bohatsch ?? Flat Head Studio | Daniel Wiendl ?? Microbird Games | Regina Reisinger Reignite Games | Raffael Moser ??A special thanks to our partner Pioneers of Game Development Austria | Martin Filipp and Julian Mautner. PGDA is the game development association focused on supporting, showcasing, and accelerating Austrian games, developers, and business. ?------ ???? “State of play” in Austria | A glimpse into the Austrian game developer scene ? The Austrian game development scene has seen impressive growth over recent years. As of 2024, there are 149 game development companies operating in Austria, marking a remarkable 71.3% increase compared to 2018. In terms of employment, the number of people working in the game development sector has also surged. With 1,080 individuals employed, this represents a 127.8% increase compared to the 2018 workforce. In 2024, Austrian game development firms generated a total turnover of €92.8 million, up from €24.1 million in 2018. ? #GDC2025 #OpenAustria #GamesDeveloperConference