Road To Global Tech Summit Vienna 2026
Join Europe's leading tech minds for two days of inspiration, innovation, and meaningful connections shaping the future of technology.
In Cooperation With:
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Austria's Leading Innovation Institutions
Tech Summit Vienna is hosted in collaboration with the Austrian Economic Chambers (WKO) and the Vienna Business Agency (VBA) — two leading institutions advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in Austria.
Austrian Economic Chambers (WKO)
Supporting Austrian businesses and fostering economic development
Vienna Business Agency (VBA)
Driving innovation and entrepreneurship in Vienna's business landscape
{ What to Expect }
What to Expect at Tech Summit Vienna
Innovators & Professionals
Connect with leaders and experts from across Europe's fast-growing tech ecosystem.
Visionary Speakers
Hear insights from founders, policymakers, industry veterans, and global innovators.
Panels & Discussions
Engage with curated panels addressing tech trends, challenges, and the future of innovation.
Networking Experiences
Join structured and informal networking sessions designed to spark meaningful professional connections.
B2B Matchmaking Lounge
Meet potential partners, clients, and collaborators through facilitated business matchmaking.
Exhibitors & Solutions Showcase
Explore cutting-edge technologies, tools, and services from leading companies.
Startup Zone
Discover emerging startups presenting their ideas, innovations, and early-stage solutions.
Workshops & Interactive Sessions
Participate in hands-on workshops led by industry experts, designed to provide practical insights, skill-building opportunities, and deeper learning through interactive formats.
{ Key Themes }
Driving the Future of Technology
Explore the topics that are shaping tomorrow — presented by visionaries and experts leading technology forward.
AI & Machine Learning
From ideas to real-world transformation.
Innovation Partnerships
Bridging local talent and global reach.
Digital & Smart Cities
Redefining industries and experiences.
Startup Ecosystems
Fueling innovation and bold ideas.
B2B Matchmaking
Meet future partners and collaborators.
Future of Work
Building agile, human-centered workforces.
{ Event Schedule }
Full Event Agenda
Two days of inspiring keynotes, insightful panels, and powerful networking. Plan your Tech Summit Vienna experience.
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 – 09:30 | Setup | — | — |
| 09:30 – 10:40 | Registration | — | — |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Investor Breakfast | — | — |
| 10:50 – 11:00 | Event Intro | Dilek, Lilly, Shirin, Yesim, Kayra, Hacer, Katrina | Event Opening |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Opening Remarks | Ashok Dudhat & Ersoy Soyer | Opening Remarks |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Shining Stars Session | Pinar Basar | Startup Showcase |
| 11:30 – 11:40 | Keynote #1 | Odeta Iseviciute | AI Without a CTO |
| 11:45 – 12:10 | Panel Session 1 | Arif Akdağ, Emre Akman | Investment Stories: The Good, Bad and Ugly |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | Panel Session 2 | Sabina Babayeva, Simay Arikan | A 360° View of Globalization |
| 12:50 – 13:00 | Keynote #2 | Manuela Machner | The Future of Visibility in AI Systems – and What It Means for Businesses and Destinations |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Lunch | — | — |
| 13:35 – 13:45 | Keynote #3 | Ensar Levent | Sustainable Growth: Why Clean Energy is the Best Business Model |
| 13:50 – 14:20 | Panel Session 3 | Kambis Kohansal Vajargah, Ajay Singh, Dr. Shivam Subhash, Bindu Kalwadia | How Policy, Investment, and Entrepreneurship Can Accelerate Innovation |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | Keynote #4 | Mats Kuuskemaa | How Estonia Became a Country Platform for Founders to Launch Their International Startups 100% Digitally and Remotely |
| 14:35 – 14:45 | Keynote #5 | Mario Dambauer | Admiral Technologies |
| 14:50 – 15:00 | Keynote #6 | Armin Blassnig | From Strategy to Momentum: Turning Technology into Real Impact |
| 15:05 – 15:30 | Panel Session 4 | Yeşim Çevik, Emrah Kozan | Design. Disrupt. Deliver. Mastering Innovation for Global Impact |
| 15:35 – 16:05 | Panel Session 5 | Martin Sternath, Nadia Tor, Deepak V. Katkoria | From Connectivity to Autonomy: 5G, Robotics and the Rise of Dark Factories |
| 16:10 – 16:40 | Panel Session 6 | Jana Eder, Elina Stanek, Nina Hechenberger | From Model to Meaning: Turning AI Solutions into Real-World Impact |
| 16:45 – 16:55 | Keynote #7 | Simone Scholz | Thinking in AI: How to Harness the Mindset of Innovation |
| 17:00 – 17:10 | Closing Keynote | — | Closing Keynote Session |
| 17:15 | Closing by Moderators | Shirin, Dilek, Lilly, Mehtab, Yesim, Kayra | Closing Notes & Event Wrap-Up |
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 onwards | Registration | — | — |
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Event Intro | Moderators | Event Opening |
| 10:10 – 10:20 | Welcome – Day 2 | Yeşim Cevik, Bindu Kalwadia | Opening Notes |
| 10:25 – 10:35 | Keynote #1 | Muhlis Olcay | Scaling your business with AI agents, focusing on how agent count will exceed headcount in tomorrow's business model |
| 10:40 – 10:50 | Keynote #2 | Tamara Kosi | From Idea to Impact – Building and Scaling AI Ventures |
| 10:55 – 11:25 | Panel Session #1 | Hacer Klobassa, Artus Braekeveldt, Gerald Pollak | From Local Hero to Global Leader: Architecting Worldwide Fintech Growth |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Panel Session #2 | Katrina Logie, Sebastian Kabas, Sina Fuchs, Michael Holton Jr., Maximilian Graf | Business Athletes: Building High-Performance Leaders |
| 12:05 – 12:15 | Keynote #3 | Doğancan Ertas | Marketing Was My Nightmare. Then I Built Robots to Do It |
| 12:20 – 12:50 | Panel Session #3 | Kayra Kopfer, Ersoy Soyer, Nadine-Shirin Zimmermann | Circularity & Diversity: Engineering the Definitive Business Model of the Future |
| 12:55 – 13:25 | Lunch Break | — | — |
| 13:25 – 13:55 | Panel Session #4 | Mr. Frane Šesnić, Milan Domazet, Zdenko Marinčić, Anto Širić, Josip Povreslo | Hidden Gem to Global Player: The Rise of Startup Stories |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Keynote #4 | Sabina Babayeva | Corporate–Startup Collaboration and Rapid Globalization |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Keynote #5 | Ceyhun Güler | From Call Centers to Smart Communication: Transformation with Artificial Intelligence |
| 14:35 – 14:55 | Panel Session #5 | Priyanka Dutta-Passecker, Daniela Buchmayr, Katarina Stanisavljevic | Female Voices of Venture by WUEA Female Leaders Network |
| 15:00 – 15:20 | Panel Session #6 | Mahtab Beikpour, Tajda Kumbulla, Yojna Sah Jain, Firas Saedaddin | Building Human-Centered Innovation: Where Technology Meets Real Needs |
| 15:25 – 15:45 | Panel Session #7 | Hacer Klobassa, Mayer Florian, Gina-Maria Tondolo | Legal & Digitalization as a Global Growth Accelerator |
| 15:50 – 16:00 | Keynote #6 | Yojna Sah Jain | The Owl vs. The Autopilot: Who is Supervising Your AI |
| 16:05 - 16:15 | Keynote #7 | Erol Galip | From Vision to Scale |
| 16:20 - 16: 30 | Keynote #8 | Uras Aslan | Healthcare Beyond the Fruit Basket: Why Corporates Are the Next Gateway for Medical Innovation |
| 16:35 - 16:45 | Closing Session | All Moderators – Mahtab Beikpour, Hacer Klobassa, Lilly Diana Koch, Katrina Logie | Closing Reflections & Future Outlook |
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Meet the Minds Shaping the Future
Tech Summit Vienna brings together visionary founders, investors, tech experts, and policy leaders from across Europe and beyond. Get inspired by stories that will reshape how we think and build.
Alexandra Müller-Stingl
Founder, fractional leader, author and lecturer
Dr. Priyanka Dutta Passecker
Cofounder and Board member of WU FLN and CEO Healiva SA
Katarina Stanisavljevic
Founder of Amazing Next
Daniela Buchmayr
Cofounder and CEO of Sacura
Odeta Iseviciute
CEO
Tamara Kosi
Global Corporate Counsel / Board Member
Dr. Shivam Subhash
Attorney at law
Josip Povreslo
CEO
Anto Siric
CEO- sportreact
Milan Domazet
CEO: AIR-RMLD
Zdenko Marincic
CEO
Simone Scholz
AI Strategy Consultant & Trainer
Tajda Kumbulla
CEO
Maximilian Graf
Sponsorship Director EMEA
Elina Stanek
Sustainability Lead - Women in AI Austria
Armin Blassnig
CEO
Manuela Machner
Enterpreneur
Dr. Yojna Sah Jain
CEO, Healthprax
Jana Eder
Principal Investigator
Fatemeh-Shirin Asgari
AI-Innovation Project Manager
Nina Hechenberger
Founder and CEO of fair-digital.at
Sina Fuchs
Health-and Nutritioncoach
Sebastian Kabas
Athlete - Rower | Sports Marketing | Angel Investor
Mahtab Beikpour
Tech Project Manager
{ Our Exhibitors }
Innovative Companies & Startups
Discover cutting-edge solutions from leading tech companies and emerging startups at Tech Summit Vienna
{ Our Partners }
Trusted by Leading Organizations
Collaborating with industry leaders, innovation hubs, and media partners to create an exceptional experience
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Showcase Your Innovation
Tech Summit Vienna gives startups and companies a platform to grow, scale, and connect directly with customers, talent, and investors.
Brand Visibility
Stand out in a competitive landscape.
Lead Generation
Meet decision-makers and prospects.
Investor Access
Pitch ideas and attract capital.
Global Reach
Elevate your brand across Europe.
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Who Should Attend?
Join Europe's most influential tech community. Connect with innovators, decision-makers, and visionaries shaping the future.
Tech Leaders & CTOs
Developers & Product Teams
Startup Founders
Corporate Innovation Leaders
Venture Capital & Investors
Policy Makers & Think Tanks
{ Sustainability }
Built for Progress — with Purpose
Creating impactful events while respecting our planet and community
Zero-Waste Operations
Minimizing environmental impact through responsible resource management and recycling initiatives.
Sustainable Partnerships
Collaborating with eco-conscious vendors and local businesses committed to sustainability.
Carbon Offsetting
Investing in environmental projects to offset our carbon footprint and support climate action.
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Let's Grow the Future — Together
Collaborate with us as a sponsor, media partner, community champion, or content contributor. Together, we can amplify innovation, ideas, and impact across the European tech ecosystem.
Company
Production
Media
Community
University
School
{ Venue & Location }
Welcome to Julius Raab Saal
Located in the heart of Vienna, the Julius Raab Saal offers a modern venue surrounded by culture, accessibility, and innovation — the perfect destination for global leaders to gather.
Address
Julius Raab Saal, Vienna, Austria
Accessibility
Easily accessible by public transport
Accommodation
Stay at one of our partner hotels with exclusive pricing for attendees.
