16.10.2025

AI in the business park: Strong start in Wiener Neudorf Keynotes by Horst Bischof and Marlies Temper as highlights

Yesterday evening, around 30 companies gathered at the ecoforum of the ecoplus business park IZ NÖ-Süd for a themed evening entitled “AI in the business park” to learn about the opportunities, developments, and practical applications of artificial intelligence. The focus was on two high-profile presentations: Horst Bischof, Rector of Graz University of Technology and Chairman of the Austrian Federal Government's AI Advisory Board, outlined the most important trends for the coming months and showed how companies with clear goals and quality-assured data can quickly reap the benefits. Marlies Temper, head of the AI laboratory at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, then provided insights into current research projects and used concrete examples to demonstrate how AI solutions can be integrated into existing processes – from prototyping to productive use.

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Photo 1 (CR ecoplus): Peter Wondra, Marlies Temper, Horst Bischof, Claus Zeppelzauer

The ecoplus House of Digitalization presented itself and its range of workshops in the field of AI—with specific support services ranging from initial consultation and use case checks to implementation support. During the subsequent networking session, participants took the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts from the region. It is becoming increasingly clear that those who actively engage with AI now will gain tangible competitive advantages. These include more efficient processes, better service quality, and new data-driven offerings—for example, through automated quotation and invoicing processes, predictive maintenance, intelligent quality controls, or assistance systems in customer service. This requires targeted training for teams, a clean database, and clear use cases. The evening made it clear that many companies are ready to quickly transfer pilot projects into operation and thereby benefit from research and regional networks.

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Photo 2 (CR ecoplus): keynote speech by Horst Bischof

"The launch at the IZ NÖ-Süd business park demonstrates the need for guidance and concrete starting points. We bring AI expertise directly to businesses, connect research and practice, and turn trends into actionable projects—together with our partners throughout the country," emphasize Claus Zeppelzauer, authorized signatory at ecoplus and managing director of ecoplus Digital GmbH, and Peter Wondra, head of business parks at ecoplus.

The campaign will be extended to other business parks. In addition, half-day workshops will be offered for business park companies by the House of Digitalization. Further dates and workshops for companies will follow in the coming weeks.