FRIDAY, June 26th
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A full day [and evening] unboxing exponential innovation. Including panel discussions, hands-on technology exhibitions, groundbreaking announcements, and the Pixel to Output Exhibit. It’s a tech showcase and a party open to everyone – Durstlers, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Startups, our Brixen Community, and South Tyrol. Registration required.
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JUNE 26, 2026
BRIXEN, ITALY
Our world
is printed.
DURST
TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL
2026
save the date
JUNE 26, 2026
BRIXEN, ITALY
Our world
is printed.
  • 8:30
    Festival Opens
  • 8:30
    Cafe + Cornetto
  • 9:30 - 10:30
    Keynote
  • 10:30 - 17:00
    Panel Programming, Tech Experiences
  • 11:30
    Food Trucks open
  • 17:00 - 18:00
    Aperitivo + Networking
  • 18:00
    Festival Closes
  • REGISTER NOW
  • 4:00 pm
    DURST next RED CARPET + MEDIA
  • 5:00 pm
    APERITIVO + NETWORKING
  • 6:00 pm
    DURST next HONORS
  • 8:00 pm
    DINNER GALA + ENTERTAINMENT
  • REGISTER NOW
FRIDAY, June 26th

A full day [and evening] unboxing exponential innovation. Including panel discussions, hands-on technology exhibitions, groundbreaking announcements, and the Pixel to Output Exhibit. It’s a tech showcase and a party open to everyone – Durstlers, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Startups, our Brixen Community, and South Tyrol.
  • 8:30
    Festival Opens
  • 8:30
    Cafe + Cornetto
  • 9:30 - 10:30
    Keynote
  • 10:30 - 17:00
    Panel Programming, Tech Experiences
  • 11:30
    Food Trucks open
  • 17:00 - 18:00
    Aperitivo + Networking
  • 18:00
    Festival Closes
  • REGISTER NOW

CEO Keynote

CHRISTOPH Gamper

CEO & Co-Owner Durst Group

Christoph Gamper is CEO and Co-Owner of the Durst Group, leading its transformation into a platform-driven industrial technology company spanning digital printing, automation, and AI-enabled production. He is also founder of Kyveris Technologies, building the industrial software and intelligence layer for autonomous manufacturing. Living between Italy and New York, he focuses on long-term value creation, responsible innovation, and global scale.

Speaker

ALEXANDER Schallenberg

Alexander Schallenberg is an Austrian diplomat, lawyer by training and politician. He served for nearly six years as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria from 2019 to 2025.In 2021 and 2025 he also served for a brief period of time as Chancellor of Austria.In June 2025 Mr.Schallenberg became the chairman of the Europe‘s Futures Initiative, a newly established think tank based in Vienna.Additionally, he founded and runs his own consultancy firm.

Building the Next

MAXIMILIAN Lude

CEO Philoneos

Prof. Dr. Maximilian Lude is the co-founder and CEO of philoneos, a Munich-based consultancy specializing in innovation and transformation for business with tradition and legacy. Max is scholar and public speaker, as well as Professor of Innovation and Strategy at the Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences, where he teaches in an online based environment. Maximilian earned his PhD from the Friedrichshafen Institute for Family Businesses (FIF) and regularly publishes and speaks both academically and professionally worldwide. He is a dedicated lecturer, skier, and dog owner.

Building the Next

EVA Ogriseg

(TBAN) Tyrolean Business Angel Network

Eva Ogriseg is the CEO of tba network, an association of 30+ business angels from South and North Tyrol. She leads deal sourcing and screening, connecting high-potential startups with investors. As an active investor with a passion for supporting founders, she serves as a key connector and driving force in the Alpine innovation ecosystem.

The Printed World

TIM Saur

Durst Group, CEO North America

Tim Saur has 25 years of leadership experience at Durst, where he now serves as President and CEO of Durst North America, driving growth through a blend of strategic market positioning and tactical engagement. He is also a minority owner and investor in several Durst-related companies. Dr. Saur earned a Ph.D. in International Business from the University of Southern Mississippi, with research focused on descriptive decision-making in global business. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from SUNY. Additionally, he is a licensed CPA and CMA.

Host

FLO Akinbiyi

International Presenter, TEDx Speaker and Communication Coach

Flo hosts corporate events, conferences, panel discussions, fireside chats and virtual formats. He has shared stages with Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robin Sharma and Michael J. Fox and interviewed industry experts. As a communication coach he works with government entities, high level executives and leaders of international Fortune 500 corporations.

Panels

The Printed World

From Pixel to Output and Output to Product. Printing decision-making at scale.

MODERATOR: Brooke Baldwin
Tim Saur, Thomas Macina, Chrisian Schowalter, Alessandro Manes

The future of print is being written right now. Leaders from graphics, textiles, and labels come together to discuss how digital printing transformed entire industries - and what still needs to happen next.

Intrapreneurship

Reinventing from the inside.

Maximilian Lude

How do companies stay bold after decades of success? This session explores the people, ideas, and entrepreneurial mindset driving transformation from inside established organizations.

Building the Next

The Ecosystem of Innovation.

MODERATOR: Eva Ogriseg
Harald Oberrauch, Maximilian Lude, Susanne Waldthaler, Burkhard Güssfeld

Founders, investors, intrapreneurs, and technology leaders discuss how breakthrough ideas move from ambition to reality.

AI Made meets Human Made

The future of human creativity in the age of AI.

MODERATOR: Christian Zanzotti
Klaus Pobitzer, BLNG.AI, Alexander Agethle

From industrial design to craftsmanship, luxury, and digital art, this conversation explores the tension and collaboration between technology and human creativity.

From craft to code

The Durst Story

 
Join us
JUNE 26, 2026
BRIXEN, ITALY
Check here for regular programming updates and announcements
 


 
Join us
JUNE 26, 2026
BRIXEN, ITALY
Check here for regular programming updates and announcements