CONNECT DAY 26
19 May 2026|
1040 Vienna, Austria
Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63
Registration open until 15 May 2026
APPLICATION & REGISTRATION CLOSED
Thank you for your various applications, we are in the final preparations and are looking forward to welcoming you on Tuesday!
Please note: there is NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION possible.
If you couldn't get a ticket for Connect Day, check out other ViennaUP events and mark your calendar for Connect Day 27 on May 11, 2027
HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR CONNECT DAY? STEP 1: SCHEDULE MEETINGS
To make the most out of Connect Day, make sure to book meetings with other participants beforehand!
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Double-check your availability
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Filter company & participant lists & request meetings directly
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Approve / reject meeting requests
STEP 2: ON-SITE GUIDE incl. FLOOR PLAN
Where's my meeting? How do I check in? How do I get to the location? Head to our On-Site Guide section to stay one step ahead:
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Floor plan & venue layout
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Check-in details
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Arrival tipps
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Final checklist for smooth meetings
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Start smart, arrive prepared: Check out the On-Site Guide
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.