September 2026: Must-Attend Events for Entrepreneurs and the Self-Employed in Austria (In-person & Online)
September is bringing Austria's business community back together with a strong mix of practical workshops, founder meetups, funding conversations, AI sessions, and expert guidance for the self-employed.
Whether you are starting a business, building your first product, trying to become more visible, looking for funding or simply hoping to meet people who understand the realities of working for themselves, there is something useful in this month's calendar.
Every event included below is either taking place in Austria or available online, and has been confirmed as being held in English. Here is our curated selection of September events worth checking out.
September 2026
Raising in the Age of AI: An Investor Q&A with Spyros Georgiadis
Date & Time: Sep 1, 2026 | 18:00 - 19:30 CEST
Format: Online
Organiser: Founder Institute
Event Summary: What makes investors pay attention to one startup and pass on another? This open Q&A looks at investor expectations in the age of AI, funding options, founder readiness and the signals that can strengthen or weaken a pitch. It is especially useful for early-stage founders who are considering external funding or preparing for their first round.
Building a Brand Without Losing Yourself
Date & Time: Sep 10, 2026 | from 17:30 CEST
Format: In-person at Co-Innovation Factory, Absberggasse 27, 1100 Vienna
Organiser: Diaspora Business Hub Vienna
Event Summary: How can you become more visible, sell successfully and build a recognisable brand without feeling like you are performing? The evening combines Michael Okoli's keynote, The Craft of Selling, with a panel discussion featuring creators and entrepreneurs including Christl Clear and Hamza Kwehangana. Expect practical perspectives on sales, authenticity, visibility and building an audience, plus time for networking.
UXCon Vienna 2026
Date: Sep 16, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
Format: Hybrid - University of Vienna and online
Organiser: UXCon Vienna
Price: Online ticket EUR 150 + VAT; in-person conference ticket EUR 750 + VAT
Event Summary: A large hybrid conference for UX professionals, product designers, researchers, product owners and digital founders. The programme includes more than 50 sessions covering UX research, product strategy, design and AI. It is a valuable specialist event, although the tickets are relatively expensive.
Ask the Experts: Taxes and Administration for the Self-Employed in Austria
Date & Time: Sep 17, 2026 | 17:00 - 18:30 CEST
Format: Online Q&A
Organiser: Self-Employed in Austria (SEA)
Price: Free
Event Summary: Bring your questions about business registration, Gewerbe, Neue Selbständigkeit, Finanzamt, FinanzOnline, SVS, income tax, invoices, deductible expenses, tax returns and other administrative requirements. Business consultant Miglena Hofer and tax advisor Pascal Schraml will provide practical general guidance and point participants in the right direction. You can also attend simply to learn from other people's questions.
Future Builders
Date & Time: Sep 18, 2026 | 09:00 - 18:00 CEST
Format: In-person at The Social Hub Vienna, Nordbahnstrasse 47, 1020 Vienna
Organiser: UXCon Vienna
Price: EUR 490
Event Summary: A smaller, intensive event for experienced professionals working in product, design and engineering. The day combines talks, hands-on workshops and networking focused on AI, product development and better collaboration between disciplines. Participation is limited to around 60 people.
Vienna Heuriger Meetup for the Self-Employed in Austria
Date & Time: Sep 20, 2026 | 16:00 - 20:00 CEST
Format: In-person in Nussdorf, 1190 Vienna
Organisers: Self-Employed in Austria and Diaspora Business Hub Vienna
Price: EUR 9.90 general admission; free for SEA and Diaspora Business Hub members and affiliated community members
Event Summary: A slow Sunday afternoon with local wine, snacks, vineyard atmosphere and easy conversations with freelancers, founders and small business owners. This is deliberately not a formal networking event. Light business games will help guests connect beyond the usual "What do you do?" introduction. Places are limited and registration is required. The exact Heuriger will be shared with registered participants.
AAIC 2026: Applied Artificial Intelligence Conference
Date & Time: Sep 24, 2026 | 08:00 - 18:00 CEST
Format: Hybrid - Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63, 1045 Vienna, and online
Organisers: AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA, AI Austria, Enterprise Europe Network and FFG
Price: Free registration; registration closes Sep 16, 2026
Event Summary: Austria's leading international conference on applied AI brings together business leaders, startups, technology providers, investors and researchers. The English-language programme combines expert keynotes, practical workshops, an exhibition and international B2B matchmaking. Topics include AI in business, HR, finance, legal technology, cybersecurity, health, creative industries and digital transformation.
Did we miss an important event?
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