ArtTech Forum

About

How and why do technology businesses (start-ups and major groups) invest in cultural and heritage projects? Where do technological innovations lie in these fields?

These are the types of questions for which the ArtTech Forum was created. The annual event brings together an international community of researchers, engineers, scientists and representatives of the cultural and economic sectors at seminars and round-table discussions.

From the presentation of projects carried out by large museums, heritage sites and universities, to presentations that showcase the ever-closer links between culture and entertainment and the new relationships between the art market and technology, the event provide participants with a unique opportunity to create ties that will eventually help develop new projects.

Since 2024, ArtTech has partnered with other organizations to expand its impact and strengthen its network, transforming the Forum into an open platform that sister organizations can join and help shape collectively.

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Forum 2025

The AVARA Art&Tech Event 2025 will take place from November 19–21 in Oulu, Finland, bringing together global artists, technologists, and changemakers to explore the theme "PLAY" through creativity and innovation. Over three days, attendees will engage in keynotes, workshops, performances, and see the 8th ArtTech Prize awarded to an outstanding startup.
1. Forum 2025
Forum 2024

Over three days in the vibrant city of Munich, Germany, the 2024 ArtTech Prize and Conference brought together innovators, creators, and industry leaders to explore the dynamic interplay between art and technology, highlighting the transformative impact of XR on culture and creativity.
1. Forum 2024
Forum 2023

During a day and a half of conferences, in the beautiful landscapes of Villars, Switzerland, more than 100 people were brought together to discuss current issues in the cultural and creative industries sector and to measure the impact of technology on our society through creativity and culture.
1. Forum 2023
Forum 2021

The 5th hybrid edition of the ArtTech Forum - organized in collaboration with Sabanci University, Istanbul - welcomed more than 50 prestigious representatives of international organizations and worldclass artists.
1. Forum 2021
Forum 2020

The 4th edition of the ArtTech Forum – for the first time digital – organized in collaboration with ETH Zürich, focused on Post Covid arts and technologies.
1. Forum 2020
Forum 2019

For its third edition, the ArtTech Forum 2019 partnered the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, in Venise. International experts and leading figures from various artistic and business circles participated in round tables and presentations
1. Forum 2019
Forum 2018

For its second edition, in conferences and round tables at which high-level international figures spoke, the 2018 ArtTech Forum aimed to bring together an international community of researchers, engineers and scientists, representatives from the sphere of culture and economy .
1. Forum 2018
Forum 2017

The first ArtTech Forum took place on 29th September 2017 at Forum Rolex EPFL, Switzerland. It was attended by around one hundred experts and leading figures from academic, cultural, artistic and business circles in Switzerland and abroad.
1. Forum 2017