November’s Must-Attend Events for Entrepreneurs and the Self-Employed in Austria (In-Person & Online)
- SEA Team
- Oct 30
- 6 min read
November is wrapping up the year with a diverse mix of events for self-employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts across Austria. From high-profile conferences to cozy networking meetups, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re looking to scale your business, learn new skills, or simply connect with like-minded peers.
Most events are hosted in English or at least provide English information; if the language isn’t explicitly stated, it’s best to double-check with organizers to be sure. We hope this guide helps you end your year with new insights, expanded networks, and plenty of inspiration!
BIO-Europe 2025
Date: November 3–5, 2025
Location: VIECON – Vienna Congress Center, Messeplatz 1, 1020 Vienna (In-Person)
Organizer: LISAvienna – a life science cluster partnership of Vienna Business Agency and AWS, hosting Europe’s leading biotech conference.
Details: BIO-Europe is Europe’s largest biotech partnering event, drawing around 6,000 decision-makers from business, research, and finance to Vienna in early November. The focus is on new approaches to drug development, fostering collaborations, and exploring investment opportunities in the life sciences sector. Over 100 Austrian companies and research institutions (under the Life Science Austria – LISA brand) will be represented, many from Vienna. This three-day conference offers high-impact networking through one-on-one meetings scheduled via conference software, plus presentations from innovative biotech startups and corporates. It’s a must-attend if you’re in biotech or looking to connect with the life science innovation ecosystem.
Link: BIO-Europe 2025
Verified Social Enterprise (VSE) Workshop
Date: November 4, 2025 (16:00–18:00)
Location: Impact Hub Vienna (Lindengasse 56, 1070 Vienna) – In-Person
Organizer: Impact Hub Vienna – a community space and incubator for social entrepreneurs
Details: Learn how the Verified Social Enterprise (VSE) label can strengthen your venture’s credibility, attract partners, and drive systemic change. This practical workshop will walk you through the application process for the VSE label and explain its benefits for social impact-driven businesses. If you’re building a social enterprise and want to boost trust with stakeholders, this session (led by Impact Hub’s team) will provide guidance and insights in an interactive format. Impact Hub Vienna regularly supports social entrepreneurs, and this workshop is part of their mission to help impact ventures thrive.
invest.austria Conference 2025
Date: November 5, 2025 (starts 13:30 CET)
Location: Meidlinger Tor, Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna (In-Person)
Organizer: invest.austria – a platform bringing together Austria’s private equity and venture capital community
Details: invest.austria is the leading event for Austria’s investment community, uniting top private equity, venture capital, and angel investors from Austria, the DACH region, CEE, and beyond. It’s a high-profile afternoon conference exploring the full spectrum of funding opportunities for growth-oriented companies. This year’s agenda features cutting-edge topics – from foodtech and healthtech to strategies for strengthening capital markets – alongside interactive workshops, networking sessions, and live startup pitches. If you’re a founder seeking funding or an investor looking for deal flow, invest.austria offers a prime chance to connect with key players in the ecosystem.
Self-Employed Meetup: Optimise Your Taxes & SVS Before Year-End
Date: November 5, 2025 (18:00–22:00)
Location: Vienna (Exact venue TBD) – In-Person
Organizer: Self-Employed in Austria – a community platform for international freelancers and entrepreneurs in Austria
Details: As the year’s end (and tax season) approaches, join this special meetup to learn practical strategies for optimizing your taxes and social insurance (SVS) before December 31. Tax advisor Pascal Schraml will share expert tips on deductions, timing, and smart moves to reduce your 2025 tax burden. After the short presentation, stick around for an informal networking session – a great chance to exchange ideas, ask follow-up questions, and connect with fellow self-employed professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Note: The event is ticketed (€9.90 for guests), with free entry for Self-Employed in Austria members. Space is limited to 20 participants, and sign-up is open until Nov 1.
Impact Deal Room – Investor–Startup Matchmaking
Date: November 6, 2025 (09:00–13:00 CET)
Location: Online (virtual event by Impact Hub Vienna)
Organizer: Impact Hub Vienna – in collaboration with partners (curated by Impact Hub team)
Details: Tired of cold emails and missed connections? The Impact Deal Room is an exclusive online matchmaking session that pairs investors with impact startups in a rapid series of one-on-one meetings. Participation is curated and by application – each selected investor and startup will be matched for up to eight 30-minute meetings, tailored to their interests. This half-day event is compact yet efficient, designed to spark genuine connections and investment opportunities in just one morning. Whether you’re an investor seeking your next mission-driven venture or a startup founder ready to raise capital, this format promises high-quality networking without the noise.
(Note: Applications were reviewed on a rolling basis up to mid-October, if you missed this round, keep an eye out for future Deal Room sessions.)
Regenerative Women’s Business BoostCamp (4-Day Retreat)
Date: November 10–14, 2025
Location: Landhotel Yspertal, Lower Austria
Organizer: Clôd Baumgartner (EXPEERTS.club) in partnership with Landhotel Yspertal
Details: A four-day intensive retreat designed for women entrepreneurs ready to transform ideas into action. Hosted at a scenic bio-hotel renowned for impactful seminars, this program provides a structured environment combining focused deep work, expert coaching, and peer support to help participants break through procrastination and create real momentum on their business priorities. With only 10 spots available (“for sisters” – female founders), attendees will convert key business tasks from to-do to done, implement new strategies with real-time feedback, and build a supportive network of like-minded women.
European Young Innovators Festival 2025
Date: November 26–28, 2025
Location: Graz, Styria – various venues (Murinsel, Seifenfabrik, etc.) – In-Person
Organizer: WSA (World Summit Awards) – a UN-based initiative celebrating digital innovation, in cooperation with local partners in Styria
Details: The European Young Innovators Festival (EYIF) returns to Graz for three days of inspiration and collaboration. This festival gathers the purpose-driven WSA community – young social tech entrepreneurs, startup founders, and digital creatives from across Europe – to connect, create, and collaborate on solutions with positive impact. Expect interactive workshops, talks, and hands-on sessions exploring themes like impact entrepreneurship, women in tech, and European cooperation. A highlight is the pitch event where 15 Young Innovators (winners of the European Young Innovators Awards) will showcase their award-winning digital solutions, demonstrating how technology can drive social change. You’ll also hear from global experts and successful female founders sharing their hard-earned insights to empower others. From networking events (like “Connect4Impact” mixers) to skill-building breakouts, the festival is a celebration of innovation and youth-driven impact. If you’re looking to plug into a pan-European startup community with a purpose, Graz is the place to be at the end of November!
Workshop: How to Position Yourself as the Go-To Expert in Your Field
Date: November 27, 2025 (11:00–12:30 CET)
Location: Online interactive workshop
Organizer: Self-employed in Austria (SEA) – Speaker: Amel Derragui
Details: Struggling to stand out and attract clients consistently? Join this hands-on branding workshop to define your unique positioning, sharpen your personal brand, and walk away with a clear roadmap to become the go-to expert in your field. Led by business coach and podcaster Amel Derragui, the session will help solopreneurs craft a concise value proposition and implement strategies to attract ideal clients. Early-bird tickets are available until Nov 12, and SEA members can attend free of charge.
Future Forward 2025 – Navigate to the Unknown
Date: November 27, 2025 (starting 09:00)
Location: weXelerate Innovation Hub, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna
Organizer: Vienna Business Agency x weXelerate (with partners)
Details: Future Forward is an innovation conference where visionaries from startups, corporates, and the tech world come together to prepare for an unpredictable future. This full-day event will dive into insights, ideas, and innovations that shape the years ahead – from tech trends to societal shifts. Co-hosted by the Vienna Business Agency and startup hub weXelerate, Future Forward 2025 invites participants to explore groundbreaking ideas and “navigate uncertainty” alongside industry giants and agile startups. (Bonus: Vienna-based startups can apply for free tickets via the Business Agency.)
Know of an important event we missed?We’d love to hear about it!
Drop us a line at hi@self-employed.at and we’ll consider adding it to the calendar.
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