CONNECT DAY 26
19 May 2026|
1040 Vienna, Austria
Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63
Registration ended on 19 May 2026
Open Virtual Networking until June 19!
As one of the core elements of Connect Day, the matchmaking opportnities have been extended:
You can schedule meetings with other participants for up to one month after Connect Day 26!
Click here for more details.
Save the Date - May 11, 2027
Connect Day 27 will take place on May 11, 2027 in Vienna
PROGRAM 2026
Deep Dive Topics: FrontierTech & AI | GreenTech & Manufacturing | MedTech & LifeScience | UrbanTech, Mobility & EnergyTransition
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 - click for speakers & pitchers:
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.
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. Pitching Corporates:
CONNECT DAY 26 - in Videos
Wondering what Connect Day is all about? What are the 4 deep dive topics? Why should you as corporate / investor attend? Who was there last year?
Check out our targeted videos, here a short teaser:
ORGANIZER
Connect Day is held as a green event in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Green Events quality label.