Event agenda
Thursday, 21 May 2026
09:30 - 10:30
Admission
Registration and check-in for Manufacturing Day 2026.
10:30 - 12:30
Pitching - Startups & Corporates
Watch 6 startups pitching their innovative solution live on stage and compete for a cash prize provided by the Vienna Business Agency. In addition, 4 corporates are presenting their challenges and calls for startups.
10 speakers
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Break
Visit the expo area and enjoy the networking opportunities with the international audience.
12:30 - 14:00
1:1 Meetings - Matchmaking powered by EY
- Matchmaking Area
Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots
Schedule individual meetings with other event participants.
14:00 - 16:30
Investing in Europe's Manufacturing Future - Keynotes & Panel Discussion
Join us for an inspiring keynote by MIT Professor, Investor and Founder David A. Mindell and an inspiring panel discussion with David, Inga Grieger (BMW i Ventures) and Arnaud Villers d'Arbouet (Mecaware).
5 speakers
16:30 - 20:00
Networking
Visit the expo area and enjoy the networking opportunities with the international audience. Celebrate with us the 5th Manufacturing Day.
16:30 - 19:30
1:1 Meetings - Matchmaking powered by EY
- Matchmaking Area
Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots
Schedule individual meetings with other event participants.