Ars Electronica Festival – expanded conference

gold extra at the Expanded Conference 2026 / Ars Electronica

gold extra will once again be a partner of the Expanded - Conference on Animation and Interactive Art in 2026: 
from September 9 to 11, 2026, with FREE ADMISSION at the Skyloft of the Ars Electronica Center, Linz.

The conference takes place as part of the ARS ELECTRONICA FESTIVAL and focuses on current discourses, innovative projects, and artistic perspectives at the intersection of animation and interactive art. 

Find out more on the Expanded Conference website.

In addition, gold extra member Reinhold Bidner is co-organizing the Austrian Animation Network Meeting. When? On September 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the Project Space @ Ars Electronica Center.

Also on September 11, immediately afterwards, the Asifa Austria Forum will take place at 2:30 PM at the Sky Loft @ Ars Electronica Center!