SKInnovation
About
⛷️ Pitching in the gondola, inspiring talks in a moving world-famous railway, and a lot more action both on and off the ski slopes. Skinnovation 2025 brings together more than 1000 startups, innovators, investors, and companies from all over the world in an extraordinary alpine setting in Tyrol. Thanks to the unique fusion of business and adventure, SKINNOVATION is the coolest networking event in Europe!
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Hosted Sessions (14)
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
14:00 - 16:45
Pitch Training for Startups - Pre-Registration
- Building a startup & creating growth
- Relationship building & partnerships
1:1 pitch training with investors Birgit Ströbel and Svenja Lassen for startups pitching at the SKInnovation Funding Pitch Stage. Limited 15-minute slots – sign up by 19 March.
19:00 - 20:00
Key-Note-Speech by Lara-Sophie Bothur
19:00 - 20:15
Official Opening
- Relationship building & partnerships
SKInnovation officially opens at Agnes-Heller-Haus, Innsbruck - where slopes meet startup culture. Keynote by Lara-Sophie Bothur. Let's go!
Thursday, 26 March 2026
09:00 - 16:00
Partner Booths
- Relationship building & partnerships
Meet the companies shaping the future of innovation. Explore our partner booths, connect with industry leaders, and discover what's next.
11:00 - 11:45
The AI Advantage Is Not What You Think
- Data & AI
- Building a startup & creating growth
14:15 - 15:00
From Green Hype to Real Impact: How sustainability survives scale and a declining economy
- Sustainability
- Leadership
When sustainability stops being a niche trend and meets rapid growth, global scale, and economic pressure, what changes? This panel looks at how founders balance impact, profitability, and responsibility without slipping into greenwashing.
15:15 - 16:00
Pitchlympics
Pitchlympics, hosted by Christoph Solich, is a fast-paced pitching showdown where founders compete in dynamic rounds, delivering sharp ideas and bold visions in front of the audience.
Friday, 27 March 2026
09:00 - 16:00
Partner Booths
Meet the companies shaping the future of innovation. Explore our partner booths, connect with industry leaders, and discover what's next.
09:00 - 16:00
Startup Fair
Discover innovation at altitude! The Startup Fair is our unique expo area on the mountain, where startups showcase their products in an unforgettable alpine setting.
10:30 - 11:30
Behind Success Stories
- Female Empowerment
- Building a startup & creating growth
Beyond the highlight reel: founders and leaders get real about growth, ambition, and the unseen realities of building companies that last.
12:00 - 13:00
Partner & Corporate Lunch - Coporates & Partners Only
- Relationship building & partnerships
Hosted by SKInnovation: A traditional Austrian lunch for our partners and corporate guests - great food, real conversations and alpine views at 2,340m.
17:00 - 18:00
Pitch Final
The top 5 startups pitch on the big stage for the prestigious SKInnovation Award, while the winners of the ski race are celebrated. Don't miss it!
18:00 - 21:00
Pitch Party
20:30 - 23:00