Spotlight your Idea at Forward Festival Vienna

Creative work has never moved at such a rapid pace. New tools, technologies, and rising expectations are challenging designers and creatives to think bigger. This is exactly where the Forward Festival Vienna comes in: on 1–2 October 2026, it returns to the Gartenbaukino with a clear mission: to help creatives move beyond inspiration and turn bold ideas into reality.

Under the motto “Turn Ideas into Action”, the festival brings together more than 25 international voices from the creative industries, including Mirko Borsche and Annie Atkins. Their talks explore how ideas become projects that not only shape markets, but also influence, challenge, and redefine culture.

Among this year’s speakers are the winners of Spotlight Your Idea, our open call organized together with Forward: Faktor and Joyh. The two teams will have the opportunity to present their projects to the Forward Festival audience, expand their networks, and raise their international profile.

Find all information on the programme and tickets.