CONNECT DAY 26
19 May 2026|
1040 Vienna, Austria
Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63
Registration open until 14 May 2026
NEWS: GET READY FOR MATCHMAKING
On April 28, 2026 the booking phase for 1:1 matchmaking meetings starts! Your ToDos until then:
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Complete your profile with all vital information
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Set your availability for the matchmaking slots
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Filter & bookmark relevant participants already now
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Read the Matchmaking Guide and tips to become a pro and make the best of Connect Day 26
4 TOPIC DEEP DIVES
Interactive panel with experts & audience exchange followed by 6 Startup pitches & questions from an expert jury
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FrontierTech & AI
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GreenTech & Manufacturing
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MedTech & LifeScience
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UrbanTech, Mobility & EnergyTransition
EVENT APPLICATION
All participant types will ONLY be able to attend Connect Day 26 if:
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you meet the admission criteria
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your profile has been **activated** / approved by the joint controller team
For more information check out the dropdown menu "Essentials".
Attention: each participant needs to apply individually, per company maximum 2 people.
CONNECT DAY 26 - Teaser
PROGRAM 2026
Connect Day is held as a green event in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Green Events quality label.
B2B Matchmaking 1:1
The heart of Connect Day 26 will again be the 1:1 Matchmaking taking place throughout the day: Startups, Corporates/SMEs, Investors and Austria's & Europe's dynamic innovation ecosystems meet with each other - all in one location & one day.
This "speed dating" format offers a unique opportunity to connect with numerous professionals in just 15-minute intervals, fostering discussions on collaboration and potential partnerships.
Corporate Reverse Pitches
The tables are turned: instead of Startups, Corporates will be pitching their cooperation opportunities to Startups powered by Austrian Business Agency & aws Industry-StartUp.Net.
4 topics - same format on stage
4 new topics, more focused for the stage program. Each topic block will be set up in the same format:
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5 minute intro into the topic
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Interactive panel with experts & audience exchange
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6 Startup pitches, each followed by questions from the jury
Topics Connect Day 26:
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FrontierTech & AI
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GreenTech & Manufacturing
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MedTech & LifeScience
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UrbanTech, Mobility & EnergyTransition
Pitching Room
There will be even more opportunities for startups / scaleups from different countries and industries to pitch at Connect Day in this years' bigger pitching room.