9th Inaugural Lecture
We are pleased to invite you to the F1RST Inaugural Lecture at Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U) on the topic:
“Shaping Sustainable Decisions: Technology, Policy and Human Choice”
How can technoloy and policy help people make better decisions in a rapidly changing world? This lecture brings together perspectives from computer science and economics to explore how digital tools, public policy and human behaviour shape the choices we make every day.
Asst. Prof. Kimberly Garcia, head of the research group “Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Industries”.
Prof. Elisabeth Gsottbauer, head of the research group “AI & Machine Learning Based Sustainability Policy”.
Agenda
05.00 pm: Welcome and short introductionAss. Prof. Kimberly Garcia by Stefanie Lindstaedt
05.10 pm:Lecture on: „Trustworthy Technology for Human-Centred Decision-Making “.
- AS AI becomes part of everyday life, how can we ensure it is safe, transparent and worthy of our trust?
- How can digital assistants support us while protecting our privacy and keeping people in control?
05.40 pm: Short introductionProf. Elisabeth Gsottbauer by Stefanie Lindstaedt
05.45 pm:Lecture on: „Effective Policy for Sustainable Decision-Making.“
- Why do some policies successfully encourage more sustainable behaviour, while others fail to change habits?
- What can research on climate policy, food choices and nature conservation teach us about designing policies that work in practise?
06.15 pm: Open discussion and Q&A
Event Details
- Date: 20 October, 2026
- Time: 05.00 pm – 06.15 pm
- Location: IT:U Education Campus, Altenberger Straße 66c, Science Park 4, A-4040 Linz
- Host: Stefanie Lindstaedt, Founding President IT:U
We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of discussions, ideas, and networking and kindly ask you to register.