On 2 November, 2023, the traditional exground press conference took place at the Caligari FilmBühne, where the program of the 36th festival edition was presented by Andrea Wink and Gerald Pucher. The press was well represented. Guests at the event included Dr. Hendrik Schmehl, Head of Cultural Affairs of the City of Wiesbaden, and Dr. Julia Cloot, Deputy Managing Director of the Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain, who emphasized their commitment to the festival.