Valie Messini is a registered architect, digital artist and Senior Scientist at the Weibel Institute for Digital Cultures. Her research dives into the concept of nothingness, examining how digital technologies and digital design tools impact space, identity, and perception, alongside the role of immersive media and virtual space in shaping our understanding and interaction with the digital realm. Her PhD “void set – about emptiness in virtual space” was initially supervised by Peter Weibel and after his demise by Clemens Apprich. She published in international journals and presented her research at multiple Conferences around Europe