October’s Must-Attend Events for Entrepreneurs and the Self-Employed in Austria (In-Person & Online)
- SEA Team
- Oct 1
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 21
October is buzzing with opportunities for self-employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts. From hands-on online workshops to Vienna networking meetups, we’ve gathered a selection of the most exciting events to keep you inspired and connected.
Most events are hosted in English, or at least have English descriptions, though for some, the language isn’t explicitly stated, so it’s best to double-check with the organizer if you’re unsure.
We hope this guide will be useful in helping you grow your network, elevate your professional growth, and enjoy meaningful connections this October.
Webinar: Can data really close deals?
Date: October 3, 10 AM, 2025
Location: Online
Organizer: Marina from AustrianStartups
About the speakers
Stella Eugenio Beniamino is a Strategic Business Developer at CRIF Global Marketing Services, where he drives high-impact strategic initiatives focused on accelerating business growth and fostering innovation across global markets. His work involves identifying emerging opportunities, shaping go-to-market strategies, and orchestrating cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable solutions.
Roland Otto is the Sales Director of the Corporate Industry division at CRIF Austria. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic management and development of the sales division. He gained many years of experience in international sales prior to this.
How to Stay Driven When You're the One Driving Everything
Date: October 7, 5 PM, 2025
Location: Online
Organizer: Self-employed in Austria
Details: Discover how to keep showing up, stay focused, and build habits that fuel long-term success as a self-employed individual!
About the speaker
Dilek Süzal is a licensed self-mastery, career, and business coach, as well as an accountability partner, dedicated to helping professionals and teams overcome challenges and achieve their goals, even amidst life’s uncertainties. With over 20 years of diverse experience spanning design, sales, training, coaching, public speaking, and leadership across Turkey, Germany, and Austria, she brings a cross-disciplinary and multicultural approach to her coaching and training.
AI as Your UX Research Assistant: From Hype to Practical Workflow with Userbrain
Date: October 8, 5 PM, 2025
Location: Online
Organizer: Userbrain - Userbrain is your go-to tool for easy, fast, and affordable user testing. With a global pool of over 135k testers, Userbrain empowers designers, UX experts, founders, and marketers to build products people love to use.
Details: UX Testing can transform your business. Learn how you can use AI as an assistant in unmoderated UX and user tests in this free webinar:
CultTech Summit 2025
Date: October 22-23, 2025
Location: Wollzeile 27A, 1010 Wien, Austria
Organizer: Culttech Association - is a Vienna-based non-profit that believes technology is key to making culture central to human growth in a post-material world.
Details: The CultTech Summit is a unique event focused on the intersection of culture and technology. It brings together artists, cultural institutions, scientists, policymakers, startups, investors, and tech enthusiasts to explore how technology can empower modern art and creativity.
Link: CultTech Summit 2025
ERSTE Finance Masterclass: Show me the money – how to finance your impact!
Date: October 22, 3-5 PM, 2025
Location: Impact Hub Vienna & Online
Organizer: Impact Hub Vienna x ERSTE Social Finance
Details: This hands-on session is designed for early-stage founders and changemakers who are navigating the complex world of impact financing.
Freelance Business Month
Date: October 1-30, 2025
Location: Online
Organizer: Freelance Business Community
Details: Freelance Business Month (FBM) is a global, month-long event dedicated to empowering freelancers and independent professionals. Organized by the Freelance Business Community, FBM serves as a central hub for freelancers to connect, learn, and grow their businesses.
Link: Freelance Business Month
