Event agenda
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 10:30
Opening Ceremony: How do we set the course for green innovation together?
Join us for the official opening of univie:connect – Green Innovations, featuring keynote insights and perspectives from the City of Vienna and the University of Vienna on shaping a sustainable future together.
10:30 - 11:00
Meet & Match: Vienna's Research Questions
Meet key stakeholders from the City of Vienna and discover the Vienna Research Questions as a starting point for future collaborations.
10:30 - 11:00
1:1 networking
- Matchmaking Tables
Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots
11:00 - 12:00
How do we drive real green impact?
This session explores the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and combines perspectives from research, policy, and practice.
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Break & Networking
Take a break, enjoy a warm lunch, and use the time to connect with other participants.
12:00 - 13:00
1:1 networking
- Matchmaking Tables
Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots
13:00 - 14:00
How do we move from research to application at the University of Vienna?
Get to know green initiatives at the University of Vienna - from research and inventions to entrepreneurial programs and emerging business cases.
14:00 - 14:10
Coffee Break
Take a short break and recharge over coffee.
14:10 - 15:00
What drives - or hinders - the green transition in industry?
Hear from industry partners about their current work and key challenges in green fields — as a starting point for further exchange and collaboration.
15:00 - 15:30
Meet & Match: Industry Collaborations
Connect with industry partners and explore opportunities for collaboration based on the previous session’s insights.
15:00 - 15:30
1:1 networking
- Matchmaking Tables
Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots
15:30 - 16:30
Closing Ceremony: What does it take to make the green transition happen?
This closing session explores mission-oriented funding approaches and brings together perspectives from policy, academia, and industry.
16:30 - 17:30
Closing & Drinks
Wrap up the day and continue conversations over drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.