Round up your festival experience in style with the ViennaUP side events
Ready to meet attendees with even more insights and opportunities to connect? ViennaUP 2026 will be complemented by a series of exciting side events produced by trusted collaborators. Explore the city, network with like-minded individuals, and soak up the excitement.
Please note: Registration for the side events occurs separately from the main festival programme. For more information on the upcoming happenings, check out more details and sign up via the links below.
18 May 2026
Vienna is a top destination for CEE/SEE businesses thanks to its stability, quality of life, and access to the DACH region. This event offers insights on Vienna’s soft‑landing process: office options, administrative steps, legal basics, funding, and city support ideal for startups planning expansion.
18 May 2026
The EA Conference is designed to inspire, encourage and support young people to start their own business. It's full of opportunities for students - for both ‘explorers’ who simply want to learn about entrepreneurship, and for ‘wantrepreneurs’ who benefit from the elaborate support infrastructure the program offers to student startup projects.
18 May 2026
The Global Digital Asset Forum Vienna marks a new milestone for Europe's digital finance ecosystem. Embedded for the first time in ViennaUP, the forum positions Vienna at the center of the global conversation on digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenization.
19 May 2026
The Kyiv–Vienna Innovation Bridge brings together startups, investors, and industry leaders from Ukraine and Austria. Discover cutting-edge innovation, explore new partnerships, and be part of a growing bridge connecting Kyiv’s talent with Vienna’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.
19 May 2026
Join The Scaling School for a business building experience from The Nordics designed for international founders to grow and to expand across borders. Positioned as the gateway to the DACH and CEE regions, Vienna is the perfect place to start your European scaling journey.
20 May 2026
Turn ideas into prototypes in just 48 hours at InnoDays! Over the course of 48 hours, companies, students, designers, engineers, and business leaders come together to tackle real-world challenges and bring ideas to life.
20 May 2026
This exclusive gathering creates meaningful conversations in a focused and premium setting. It’s where founders meet investors, ideas turn into strategic discussions, and early connections evolve into serious opportunities. Position yourself at the center of opportunity, build trust before the crowd arrives, and set the tone for two powerful days ahead.
21 May 2026
Join the annual gathering of 100 funded founders, investors, and high-potential entrepreneurs at the KPMG Penthouse in Vienna. Hear from Austria’s top-funded founders in a live panel and Q&A, then enjoy networking, food, and drinks.
22 May 2026
Beyond Borders explores how migrant entrepreneurs shape Europe’s innovation ecosystem. Through three impulse talks, a panel discussion with international founders and investors, and an interactive session, the event creates space for honest dialogue on diversity, inclusion, and the future of entrepreneurship in Europe.
22 May 2026
A meal with participants from all over the world, its colours as diverse as the cultures it represents and the people who have come to share it. This Potluck invites everyone with a interest and willingness to share their food, thoughts and passion for entrepreneurship with one another.
22 May 2026
From Zero to Startup is an immersive event designed to help aspiring founders turn ideas into reality. Whether you’re starting with zero knowledge, no clear idea, or just need direction, this event equips you with the tools to leave with clarity and a solid foundation for your startup journey.
22 May 2026
At Future Foresight, leading speakers from diverse industries will share their vision of the future — revealing the trends, opportunities, and disruptions that are already beginning to reshape our world.
22 May 2026
At the BeFounder Global Summit, we connect Vienna’s ecosystem with the global stage. From Delhi to Riyadh to Silicon Valley, we bring founders together with international markets, AI innovation, and real global opportunities. Your journey beyond the local horizon begins here.
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