The Salon programme of transmedialdlOB presents artistic projects and panel discussions about current issues in art and digital culture. German and inter- , national ‘work in progress’ projects and initiatives present their work and •/invite the audience tor an exchange of ideas. Curators and critics discuss the aft scenes in countries like Italy, Belarus, Mnldnva, New 7ealand,‘Australia, Canada, Brazil, and China. Artists participating in the Smile Machines exhibition talk ahnut their work. Throughout the festival, the transmediale Salon features in-depth conversations about contemporary art practices. In ¿.the evenings, the programme concludes with performances.