Firstly – WOW!
From September 24–26, the majestic Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna became the stage for one of the most important conversations of our time: TEDAI Vienna 2025. As Europe’s first official TED Conference dedicated exclusively to Artificial Intelligence, it truly set the bar high and lived up to expectations of being more than just a great event, as a tangible glimpse into the future of how AI will shape our lives, our industries, and our shared humanity.
For us at Amlogy, being part of this gathering was both an honor and an inspiration.
What to Expect in This Article
- A look at the global scope and significance of TEDAI Vienna 2025
- Highlights from inspiring TEDAI talks and speakers
- Insights from beyond the stage, galas, discovery tours, and curated dinners
- Why the Hofburg Palace was the perfect symbolic venue
- How Amlogy is shaping the future with ARify.me, our AI-powered 3D + WebAR platform
- Key takeaways on where AI and AR meet for education, sustainability, and human connection
A Global Convergence of Minds
Having the honor to attend this amazing event, there’s no doubt that TEDAI Vienna wasn’t just a tech conference. It was a global convergence of ideas, cultures, and disciplines. Leaders, creators, and change-makers from over 100 countries came together to exchange visions of how AI can drive progress. With diverse industries represented, the event was brimming with opportunities that extend far beyond the conference itself.
For us at Amlogy, this was a chance to connect with pioneers in sustainability, education and digital transformation fields closely aligned with our mission of making AI and AR tools accessible for learning and storytelling.
The Talks That Inspired Us
The sauce of TEDAI was its 20+ fact-checked TED Talks, free from marketing and grounded in truth. From a broadly curated list of topics, the talks consistently bridged technology with human values. Ít was a symphony of ideas, where each speaker added a distinct note to the evolving conversation about AI and humanity. The talks unfolded like chapters in a collective story, weaving together science, ethics, creativity, and global perspectives from the ‚pro-AI side, as well as the skeptic-AI‘ perspective.
TEDAI Vienna 2025 delivered a powerhouse lineup of thinkers, creators, and disruptors who challenged conventional wisdom and expanded the boundaries of what AI can mean for humanity. From quantum computing to AI-driven biodiversity, the talks were as diverse as they were visionary. To give a more tangible overview of how diverse the speakers and topics truly spanned, below is a summary of some of the amazing sessions that
Themes That Shaped the Conversation
- AI & Consciousness: Joscha Bach, CEO of the California Institute for Machine Consciousness, explored the philosophical and cognitive dimensions of AI, asking what it truly means for machines to “think.”
- Agentic AI: Swami Sivasubramanian of Amazon Web Services unpacked the rise of autonomous agents and their implications for decision-making and ethics.
- AI & Biodiversity: Artist Laura Cinti showcased how AI can be used to preserve and interpret ecological systems, blending science with creative expression.
- AI & Geopolitics: Verity Harding from Cambridge and Formation Advisory tackled the global power dynamics shaping AI regulation and governance.
- AI & Healthcare: Dr. Tullio Ghi from Agostino Gemelli University Hospital shared how AI is revolutionizing diagnostics and patient care, with real-world clinical applications.
Voices from Across the Globe
The conference also spotlighted voices from across continents. Henna Virkkunen, European Commission VP, spoke passionately about tech sovereignty and the need for ethical guardrails in innovation. Bolor-Erdene Battsengel, former Vice-Minister of Digital Development of Mongolia, advocated for inclusive AI education, while Hardy Pemhiwa, CEO of Cassava Technologies, illuminated the transformative potential of AI across the African continent.
Creativity Meets Code
Creativity took center stage with performances and provocations that blurred the line between art and code. Simon Pierro, the “iPad Magician,” mesmerized the crowd with illusions that blurred the lines between digital illusion and performance art. Composer Walter Werzowa explored how AI is reshaping music’s emotional landscape, while Afro Futcha, an AI filmmaker, offered a glimpse into the future of cinema with an intimate screening and dialogue on AI-generated storytelling.
These weren’t just lectures. They were provocations to think differently, sparking new questions for us; how can immersive technologies support sustainability and education, echoing global priorities discussed at TEDAI? and with the evolving landscape, how can we continue to make AI-driven 3D and AR creation tools not just innovative, but also impactful?
Beyond the Stage: Connection and Discovery
What made TEDAI truly unique was what happened beyond the main stage.
- At the Opening Gala, conversations flowed as freely as the music, reminding us that innovation thrives when people connect informally.
- During Discovery Day, we explored workshops and tours across Vienna, learning how AI is woven into creativity, science, and culture.
- At curated dinners, we sat at tables where topics like ethics, common chakllenges and immersive storytelling became shared meals of ideas.
These experiences reinforced something central to Amlogy’s work: technology must be designed not just to function, but to connect people meaningfully.
What this means for Amlogy
Attending TEDAI Vienna 2025 strengthened our conviction that AI and XR belong together, as tools for education, storytelling, and sustainable innovation.
With projects like ARify.me, we’re already building AI-driven ecosystems where generative AI creates 3D models from simple prompts or images and instantly brings them to life in WebAR. What once took hours or days of technical work can now happen in minutes, opening new creative possibilities for teachers, designers, and storytellers everywhere.
TEDAI showed us that the world is ready for these tools, not as gimmicks, but as platforms for meaningful change. We left TEDAI inspired and more committed than ever to our mission: making advanced technologies simple, accessible, and impactful for everyone.
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on TEDAI Vienna, we’re reminded of one thing: the future of AI is not written by machines, it’s written by us. Together, we decide how these tools will serve humanity. At Amlogy, we’re proud to play our part in that story.
Here’s to building, inspiring, and connecting, one experience at a time. Let’s create the future together. Reach out to Amlogy today, and let’s turn your vision into an award-winning reality.
Keep innovating!
Your Amlogy Team 🫶
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