Participants
General Information
On November 17th 2026 – 18th 2026 the 8. (international) ergonomics conference (Wiener Ergonomie Forum) of the ÖAE (Austrian Ergonomics Society) takes place in Vienna (in German and English language).
Save the date …. further info will follow ….
Topics:
- human centred design of (interactive) systems
- safety and health @ work
- safety engineering
- user experience (UX)
- connecting to the European Health Data Space
- health care transformation
- new ideas to reach a healthy society
- industry / society 5.0
- education in ergonomics & ergonomics in education
- educational technology (EdTech)
- to be expanded ….
Program
The preliminary program as of September 8 can be found below, detailed information will be provided in the next few weeks. Preliminary contents, keynote speakers and details concerning workshops will be published soon..
Keynotes
Workshops
Oral Presentations
Venue & Transportation
The conference will be held at the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, Austria.
https://www.technikum-wien.at/en/
- Höchstädtplatz 6
- 1200 Wien
- T: +43 1 333 40 77-0
- E: info@technikum-wien.at
- Google maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTaBtaqwAfWhdMVr7
- Public Transport
- Subway: U6 – Station Dresdner Straße
- Tram: Linie 2, Linie 31, Linie 33 – Station Höchstädtplatz
- Tram: Stations Handelskai or Traisengasse
- Bus: Linie 37A – Station Höchstädtplatz
- By Car
- The 20th district is a short-term parking zone from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 10 pm. Parking is available in the garage BC 20 (Dresdner Str. 43-47) and in the Brigittapassage (entrance Dresdner Straße 44), both a few walking minutes away.
Accommodation
Vienna offers more than 400 hotels, guest houses, and apartments across all budgets and categories.
Categories & PricesBudget & Hostels:
Rates start around €46 to €55 per night for hostels, simple guesthouses, and budget chains.
3-Star Hotels: Average around €120 to €130 per night.
4-Star Hotels: The most common category in the city, ranging from EUR 95 to EUR 509 per night with options like boutique properties and bourgeois townhouses.
5-Star & Luxury: Average about €370+ per night, featuring historic icons like Hotel Sacher and Hotel Imperial.
Youth Hostels and Budget Lodging
Youth Hostels Vienna https://www.oejhv.at/en/youth-hostels/vienna/ (close to venue, recommended https://www.oejhv.at/jugendherbergen/wien/1200vienna/)
Kardinal König Haus (accommodation: https://www.kardinal-koenig-haus.at/en/venue/)
Make sure to choose a hotel with good connection to public transport to and from the University https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTaBtaqwAfWhdMVr7