CONNECT DAY 26
19 May 2026|
1040 Vienna, Austria
Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63
Registration open until 14 May 2026
News 1: BOOKING PHASE for 1:1 MATCHMAKING MEETINGS has started
You can now request meetings with other participants. First steps to make the most of your matchmaking experience:
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Set your availability
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Filter company, opportunities & participant lists & request meetings directly
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Read the Matchmaking Guide and tips to become a pro and make the best of Connect Day 26
News 2: WHO IS PITCHING?
The decisions have been made and out of the many applications the jury chose the best startups for each slot. All pitching startups are listed (& linked) in the individual session descriptions.
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Check out the AGENDA (filtered by pitches)
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click below under "program" on the pitching sessions
EVENT APPLICATION - FEW TICKETS LEFT
Thank you all for your many applications. Especially for the tickets "Startup/Scaleup", "Attendee" and "Consultant" are running out soon.
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
Attention: each participant needs to apply individually, per company maximum 2 people.
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:
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VERBUND X Ventures
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Blum Ventures
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TTTech Auto GmbH
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.