Your Guide to September’s Must-Attend Events for Entrepreneurs and the Self-Employed in Vienna (In-Person & Online)
- SEA Team
- Aug 28
- 4 min read
This September, Vienna’s business scene is packed with inspiring events, workshops, and meetups for self-employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts. The events listed here come from our friends and partners, as well as our own careful research into the most interesting opportunities happening in September.
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 September.
EDGE – Personal Growth Program
Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025
Location: Online
Organizer: tech2impact – our new partner and an international platform supporting entrepreneurs with mentorship, workshops, and growth programs.
Details: A 4-month online mentorship and personal growth journey for ambitious professionals and early-stage entrepreneurs. Perfect for those looking to level up skills, set goals, and grow their business sustainably while benefiting from a global network.
UX Wien Mornings – Digital Product Management & UX
Date & Time: September 5, 8 AM CEST
Location: Breakfastclub, Vienna
Organizer: UX Vienna community – connects UX designers, product managers, and digital professionals through workshops and networking breakfasts.
Details: Perfect for UX/UI designers, product managers, and startup professionals. Network, learn, and share insights over coffee.
Link: UX Wien Mornings
Technology Talks Austria
Date & Time: Thursday–Friday, September 11–12, 2025
Location: Vienna (AIT / MuseumsQuartier)
Organizer: AIT – Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria’s largest research and tech organization.
Details: Ideal for tech founders, researchers, innovators, and investors. Sessions cover cutting-edge technologies, innovation strategies, and real-world applications. Perfect for those looking to gain insights from global experts.
Link: Technology Talks Austria
Virtual Research Talk – Discover Austria
Date & Time: Monday–Tuesday, September 15–16, 2025
Location: Online
Organizer: Austrian Business Agency
Details: Ideal for international researchers at all career stages, especially in AI and life sciences, who are interested in exploring research, collaboration, and career opportunities in Austria.
Link: Virtual Research Talk
Starting Self-Employment in Austria Webinar
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CEST
Location: Online
Organizer: SEA – Self-Employed in Austria
Details: Perfect for anyone considering starting as self-employed. Covers registrations, taxes, and essential first steps to kickstart a business.
AI & Tech-Networking Wien
Date & Time: Thursday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CEST
Location: Vienna (venue varies)
Organizer: Startup Valley – a community supporting startups, investors, and tech professionals with networking events.
Details: Perfect for startup founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts seeking collaboration, idea exchange, and insight into AI and tech trends.
Elevate Networking – Fun Entrepreneur Night
Date & Time: Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6:30 PM CEST
Location: Das Packhaus, Vienna
Organizer: Elevate Community – marketers and entrepreneurs, a fun and forward-thinking group of business owners who are passionate about marketing, growing their business, and creating genuine and long-lasting connections.
Details: Perfect for entrepreneurs and freelancers seeking informal networking with games, challenges, and conversation starters.
Link: Elevate Networking
International Academic Conference
Date & Time: Friday, September 19, 2025
Location: University of Vienna
Organizer: The “International Academic Institute” (IAI) - a platform founded by university professors to support academic work through research, conferences, publishing, and training in fields such as economics, law, history, politics, education, and social sciences, while also offering educational support and market research services.
Details: The conference is for PhD students, academics, researchers, and professionals who want to present papers or posters and engage in discussions across fields like education, social sciences, business, economics, engineering, mathematics, management, and medical sciences.
September Meetup for the Self-Employed (Vienna)
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CEST
Location: Cafe Caspar, Vienna
Organizer: SEA – Self-Employed in Austria
Details: Peer meetup perfect for freelancers and self-employed professionals. Share experiences, find collaborators, and get support navigating self-employment.
Link: September Meetup
TEDAI Vienna – TED AI Conference
Date & Time: Wednesday–Friday, September 24–26, 2025
Location: Vienna
Organizer: TED Conferences – a global organization known for thought-provoking talks on innovation, technology, and ideas worth spreading.
Details: Ideal for AI researchers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. Gain insights from international AI experts and thought leaders.
Link: TEDAI Vienna
Climate Coffee
Date & Time: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CEST
Location: Vienna (Cyclist Café)
Hosted by: Armin Greinöcker (Project Lead at PIADENO & Co-founder at marbl), Andrei Podlesnyi (Investment Manager at Hans(wo)man Group)ou, Lewis Pierson (CEO and Co-founder at Leeana), Zlata Pavlovicova (Founder at Vienna Climate Connect)
Details: A monthly coffee meet-up for anyone working in or interested in the impact and climate spaces. Part of the ☕Climate Coffee series.
Link: Climate Coffee Vienna
Investing as an Expat in Austria
Date & Time: Friday, September 26, 2025, 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM CEST
Location: The Impact Hub Vienna
Organizer: The International
Details: Learn how and where to invest. Pension fund, taxes, financial advice - all your questions answered so you can stop losing money and investing.
The Future of Money: How will the world pay in the next 10 years?
Date & Time: Friday, September 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CEST
Location: weXelerate Vienna
Organizer: The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) is an independent, interdisciplinary research center based in Vienna, Austria. The Institute focuses on three primary research pillars: entrepreneurial ecosystems, international relations and geopolitics, and well-being and health.
Details: Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and finance professionals. Discuss digital payments, currencies, and trends shaping the future of money.
Link: The Future of Money
