Vienna Business Agency invites members of international creative scene to Vienna summit

On 1 and 2 June, Creative Days Vienna – the city’s festival for the creative industries – will be exploring the question of how digital technology is transforming our culture and creative industries. At the invitation of the Vienna Business Agency and as part of the Vienna’UP start-up festival, the event will see over 30 leading representatives and stakeholders in the arts, culture and science travel to Vienna.

“For two days in June, Vienna will be teeming with the who’s who of the international creative industries. This shows the great pulling power Vienna has for this community,” said Peter Hanke, Executive City Councillor for Business and Digital Affairs. “By hosting this summit, we are addressing the challenges we face in cultural sectors as a result of technological developments,” Hanke added.

Creative Days Vienna aims to generate momentum for pioneering developments in digitalisation, interactive design and new ways of working. It is hoped that the discussions at the Austrian Volkskundemuseum Wien will enable ideas to crystallise around the new focus areas for the creative industries. “Vienna as a metropolis of culture and creativity is one of six key areas of leadership highlighted for the city and one of Vienna’s real strengths. We hope to further reinforce the city’s leading role in this area through Creative Days Vienna and ensure that, in the future, Vienna remains a place that the international creative industries can learn from,” said Gerhard Hirczi, Managing Director of the Vienna Business Agency.

Press release "Vienna Business Agency invites members of international creative scene to Vienna summit (PDF)"

Vienna, May 16, 2022

Business festival ViennaUP’22 places Vienna firmly at the centre of the international startup world

Connecting thousands of people from over forty different countries to discuss issues of the future in a spirit of cooperation

From 27 May to 3 June 202, Vienna will take centre stage in the world of networking and economic collaboration at the international startup festival ViennaUP’22. The eight-day programme will attract primarily global as well as Austrian participants of startups, organisations, tech enthusiasts, investors and visionaries. Guests can join the individual events in person in Vienna or online. 

ViennaUP’22 will focus on topics for the future: technology, innovation, environmental and social issues, and women as business leaders. The festival programme is rounded off with events on life sciences, manufacturing, ICT, FinTech and the creative industries. Around 30 of our partners, most of them local but some international as well, are organising more than 60 individual events. We are expecting thousands of visitors from 40 different countries: all can look forward to an unforgettable Vienna experience in addition to the festival content.

Press release "Business festival ViennaUP’22 places Vienna firmly at the centre of the international startup world (PDF)"

Wien, 10. Mai 2022

Exceptional figures: 225 new international companies settle in Vienna despite COVID crisis

Second-highest annual figure: Undiminished international interest in Vienna as a business location

A total of 225 international businesses put down roots in Vienna in 2021, the second-highest annual figure in the city’s recent history. This result shows that the city remains extremely attractive to companies, even in times of crisis. Mayor Michael Ludwig said: “The clear commitment that 225 international companies have made to Vienna shows that our stable, forward-looking approach is regarded as a basis for economic success, including internationally.” International companies opting to establish new bases in Vienna also has direct economic effects. The 225 newly arrived businesses have invested €442 million in Vienna and created 2,673 jobs.

Press release "Exceptional figures: 225 new international companies settle in Vienna despite COVID crisis (PDF)"

Vienna, 29 March 2022