invest.austria conference 2026

4.11.2026

The invest.austria conference is the leading event for Austria’s investment ecosystem, bringing together policymakers, family offices and leading private equity, venture capital and angel investors from Austria, the DACH region, Central and Eastern Europe and around the world. Top experts and key decision-makers explore the full spectrum of funding opportunities for growth-oriented companies.

The invest.austria conference 2026 is where private markets meet public responsibility. On 4 November 2026, the Apothekertrakt Schönbrunn in Vienna will become a meeting place for actively shaping the economic powerhouse that the future demands. Once again this year, the Vienna Business Agency is cooperating with invest.austria and will be represented on a panel at the conference in November.

This year, the stakes are higher than ever. Under the motto "Postcard or Powerhouse – The European Imperative", the conference issues a clear call to action to the entire ecosystem. The agenda is structured around three strategic pillars that address the most pressing realities facing investors, fund managers and industry leaders:

Stop hiding our strengths: This pillar highlights Europe’s industrial backbone, regional advantages and existing market power. It covers the resilience of Austrian industry and its hidden champions, the scaling potential of Central and Eastern Europe, critical strategies for business succession and the next wave of European industrial artificial intelligence and robotics.

Take a clear stand: This pillar addresses the macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts that require clear positioning and technological sovereignty. It focuses on geopolitics and Europe’s role, the roadmap for Europe’s digital future, a sovereign Europe and investment opportunities in forward-looking technologies.

Execute with speed: The focus lies on mobilisation, funding and frictionless market deployment. This action-oriented pillar explores the strategic launch of the new fund of funds, the "Start-up & Scale-up Fund", cross-border investment strategies, tactical private equity execution and successful exit stories.