ViennaUP Programme Tracks
Do you want to curate your ViennaUP experience? Navigating the programme just got breezier with these five tracks. Get the absolute most out of the festival by choosing the events most relevant to you. Hot tip: most events combine two or more of the formats below, so check them out.
WarmUP Weekend
It's getting toasty in here… The spirit of ViennaUP awakens during our new WarmUP weekend, from 15-17 May 2026. Feeling collaborative? The European Tech Hackathon is the ultimate display of teamwork and brilliant solutions. Feel the cracking energy at StartupLive'26, as startups' presentations reach a fever-pitch (pun intended).
Tech
This track is where future technologies take center stage: from AI and deeptech to health innovation and beyond. We're talking all things cutting-edge technology, disruptive concepts, and the kind of visionary approaches that change companies, industries, and the world.
Founders
Stories, learnings, and connection for those building tartups and shaping what's next. Meet like-minded innovators and change-makers, all in a context that goes beyond the traditional exchange of business cards.
Investment
Where startups and investors come together to pitch, fundraise, network, and other exciting opportunities. Connect with investors, explore funding strategies, get insights about the entrepreneurial journey directly from successful founders, and, of course, pitch your own grand idea.
Impact
Where bold ideas turn real-world challenges into lasting change. These are the concepts and dreams which will make a difference in the future - you heard them here first!
Exploration
Big ideas, fresh formats, and surprising encounters across culture, ecosystems, and creativity. Get ready to have your horizons expanded and find inspiration from a whole host of motivating speakers, bold outlooks, and creative solutions.
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