{"id":36430,"date":"2026-03-11T14:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/digital-sovereignty-as-a-strategy-risc-pioneers-day-2026-makes-upper-austrias-industry-fit-for-the-future\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:52:42","slug":"digital-sovereignty-as-a-strategy-risc-pioneers-day-2026-makes-upper-austrias-industry-fit-for-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/en\/digital-sovereignty-as-a-strategy-risc-pioneers-day-2026-makes-upper-austrias-industry-fit-for-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital sovereignty as a strategy: RISC Pioneers Day 2026 makes Upper Austria’s industry fit for the future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Under the motto “Your Code -Your Rules: Digital Independence as a Business Strategy”, around 100 experts from industry and research gathered at the JKU Linz University Center on March 5, 2026. The second RISC Pioneers Day impressively demonstrated how innovative prototypes can be turned into product-ready solutions that make companies independent and thus give them a decisive competitive advantage. <\/p>\n\n

Linz\/Hagenberg, March 5, 2026 – <\/strong>“Your Code, Your Rules” – this was the motto of this year’s RISC Pioneers Day organized by RISC Software GmbH. The event focused on the transformation from the initial innovative idea to a stable, productive software solution. The aim is to help companies not to stop at prototypes, but to gain long-term competitive advantages and independence through customized IT solutions. <\/em><\/p>\n

\n
\n

Innovations with grip: from BMW to light metal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gerald Steinbichler and Niklas Berberich from BMW Motoren GmbH kicked off the event. Under the title “Local for Global”, they showed how innovations developed at the Steyr plant are setting global standards. David Blacher from LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen, who presented digital assistance systems for continuous aluminium casting, made it clear that digitalization must support people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A technical highlight was the presentation by Peter Stadelmeyer and Alexander Leutgeb (RISC Software GmbH) on digital twins in machine tool manufacturing. They showed how virtual production enables real increases in efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Today, it is no longer enough just to be innovative. We have to create solutions that stand up to the rigors of everyday production. Only those who are in control of their own digital strategy – i.e. who live ‘Your Code, Your Rules’ – remain independent and capable of acting,”<\/em> emphasized Wolfgang Freiseisen, Managing Director of RISC Software GmbH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

\n
\n

Strategic foresight and top performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the second block, Severin Rumplmayr (DONAUS\u00c4GE RUMPLMAYR GmbH) and Wolfgang Weidinger (Doka \u00d6sterreich GmbH) provided practical insights. While Rumplmayr emphasized the advantages of having your own rules in sales planning, Weidinger showed how a modular architecture ensures digital independence even after 35 years of software history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rally driver and state runner-up Michael Lengauer provided an inspiring finale. He built a bridge from the race track to IT. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

\n
\n

Knowledge transfer in the RISC AI ACADEMY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The RISC AI ACADEMY workshops on topics such as Large Language Models (LLM), Agentic AI and Computer Vision were already fully booked in the morning. This underlines the high demand for practical AI knowledge in the domestic economy. If you want to find out more about artificial intelligence, the “AI Innovators Bootcamp” between May 4-6 is the place to be. Further information can be found at https:\/\/www.risc-software.at\/risc-ai-academy\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Today has proven that digital sovereignty is the key to the future of the location. We support our partners in transforming innovations into real, measurable added value,”<\/em> summarized Bernhard Freudenthaler, Chief Sales Officer of RISC Software GmbH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day ended with intensive networking and exchange at the Uni-Center of the JKU Linz.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\n

\n Firmeninfo RISC Software GmbH <\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n

Die RISC Software GmbH ist seit \u00fcber 30 Jahren f\u00fchrend in der angewandten Forschung und Produktentwicklung. Als au\u00dferuniversit\u00e4re Forschungseinrichtung entwickelt das Unternehmen innovative Softwarel\u00f6sungen in Bereichen wie KI, digitale Zwillinge, Simulation und Optimierung \u2013 von der Grundlagenforschung bis zur praxisnahen Anwendung. RISC Software begleitet Organisationen in Industrie und Medizin erfolgreich auf ihrem digitalen Weg.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der kontinuierlichen Weiterentwicklung der Mitarbeiter*innen \u2013 durch gezielte Weiterbildung, interdisziplin\u00e4ren Austausch und enge Kooperationen mit der Wissenschaft.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

RISC HAGENBERG. PIONEER NOW.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Pictures<\/h3>\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Speakers and hosts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

f.l.t.r.: Bernahrd Freudenthaler (RISC Software), Peter Stadelmeyer (RISC Software), Michael LEngauer, Severin Rumplmayr (Donaus\u00e4ge Rumplmayr), David Blacker (LKR), Alexander Leutgeb (RISC Software), Wolfgang Weidinger (Doka), Gerald Steinbichelr (BMW), Niklas BErberich (BMW), Cornelia Staub (RISC Software)<\/p>\n\n

All images (C) RISC Software GmbH<\/p>\n\n

\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Welcome Rector Stefan Koch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Welcome Wolfgang Freiseisen, CEO RIS Software GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Welcome Wolfgang Freiseisen, CEO RIS Software GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Gerald Steinbichler and Niklas Berberich, BMW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Gerald Steinbichler and Niklas Berberich, BMW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Gerald Steinbichler and Niklas Berberich, BMW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
David Blacher, LKR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
David Blacher, LKR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Speakers and hosts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Wolfgang Weidinger, Doka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Wolfgang Wedinger, Doka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Alexander Leutgeb and Peter Stadelmeyer, RISC Software GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Alexander Leutgeb and Peter Stadelmeyer, RISC Software GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Severin Rumplmayr, Donaus\u00e4ge Rumplmayr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Severin Rumplmayr, Donaus\u00e4ge Rumplmayr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Michael Lengauer, rally driver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
BErnhard Freudenthaler, RISC Software GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>
Winner of the RISC AI ACADEMY voucher: Hannes Schachtner, Abatec with Cornelia Staub, RISC Sofrware GmbH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n
<\/div>\n\n
\n
<\/path><\/svg><\/span> Press release as PDF<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Complete picture gallery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n

Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

<\/p>

    <\/ul><\/div>\n
    \n
    \n<\/fieldset>\n
    \n\t
    \n\t\t

    \n\t\t

    \n\t
    \n\t\t

    \n\t\t

    \n\t
    \n\t\t