2026 IMEKO TC1 TC2 Symposium
IMEKO PHOTOMET EDUMET 2026
Metrology in Transition:
Education, Photonics, and the Impact of AI & Robotics
31.08.- 02.09. 2026 Klagenfurt / Austria
CONFERENCE VENUE
Venue:
Lakeside Science & Technology Park
Lakeside B11 – Seminar Room Leibniz
9020 Klagenfurt
Austria
Images © Lakeside Park GmbH 2018
University of Klagenfurt
“Per Aspera Ad Astra”
© David Schreyer– University of Klagenfurt
“The University of Klagenfurt (AAU) strives for academic excellence in research and teaching and is guided in these endeavours by the very highest international standards. The motto inscribed in the university’s official stamp, per aspera ad astra, is a vivid expression of the university’s constant pursuit of excellence. Here at the University of Klagenfurt, we believe that acting in a responsible, proactive manner and adhering to good academic practice are central to university life.”
https://www.aau.at/en/university/profile/mission-statement/​
The University of Klagenfurt offers 22 Bachelor’s programmes, 30 Master’s programmes, 14 Teacher training courses and 5 Doctoral programmes across 6 study fields
13,300 students are studying and researching at the university with 2,915 international students from more than 100 countries.
Over 400 active cooperations with more than 250 from universities in over 50 countries are held.
© Gerd Steinthaler – University of Klagenfurt
Kärnten Card – An “all in” pass to more than 100 excursions in Carinthia
Excursions include:
Cable cars, Boat tours, Museums, Swimming pools, Leisure and Adventure
© Michael-Stabentheiner Region-Villach-Tourismus-GmbH
Overview of included excursions
https://www.kaerntencard.at/sommer/en/ausflugsziele-uebersicht/
Ordering your Kärnten Card -online
https://www.kaerntencard.at/sommer/en/secure-your-kaernten-card-now/
Some hotels offer a complimentary Kärnten Card included with your hotel booking for the duration of your stay
Arrival to Klagenfurt
By Car
Paid parking is available onsite - Follow the link in the image for directions on Google Maps:
By Train
“Klagenfurt Hbf” is the main railway station of Klagenfurt and offers direct connections to Graz, Vienna and major cities in Germany.
The bus line “C” (every 10 minutes on weekdays) takes you directly to the Lakeside Park or take a commuter train (every 30 minutes on weekdays) to “Klagenfurt West”. From there, bus line “C” will also take you directly to the Lakeside Park
Tickets for trains & buses can be pre-purchased online.
By Plane
“Klagenfurt Airport” (Austria’s smallest commercial airport) offers regular and direct flights to Vienna (VIE), Cologne (CGN) and London (STN)
There are regular train connections from the airports in Graz (GRZ) , Salzburg (SZG) and Vienna (VIE).
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) in the capital of Slovenia is located 1 hour by car from Klagenfurt.
From there we recommend to either take a rental car or book an airport shuttle to Klagenfurt (~100 € per direction – independent of number of passengers)
Public transit to Klagenfurt is available but not recommended.