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30. July 2026

Vienna has taken first place in conference rankings

2025 has seen Austria’s capital successfully defend its pole position as a host city for international conferences.

23. July 2026

Aida, the oldest chain of coffee houses in the world, hails from Austria

The high standards for products, quality and hospitality that this Viennese institution set more than a century ago are still the benchmarks to beat for modern hospitality chains.

16. July 2026

Skill, reliability and commitment: trusted expertise from Austria

Here are the Austrian firms that have won a Gold Export Prize in 2026.

09. July 2026

One of the largest super-hybrid power plants in Europe has opened in Austria

Wind power, agri-voltaics and modern battery technology have been combined within the same infrastructure to provide a stable supply of electricity from renewable sources.

03. July 2026

The “Oscar for science” has gone to two researchers working in Austria

Membership of the Royal Society in London is considered one of the highest distinctions the academic world can bestow, and Elly Tanaka and Peter Zoller have been included among approximately 90 new Fellows.

24. June 2026

Applied Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026: 24 September 2026, in Vienna and online

There’s no getting around Artificial Intelligence and this is certainly true in a business environment. The AAIC is a perfect opportunity to find out more about trends, discuss developments, meet new people and network.

18. June 2026

Mistral AI is taking over Emmi AI, a real coup for European artificial intelligence

The French conglomerate is taking over the Austrian startup and ushering in the next wave of innovation in the industry. The deal is worth millions and also represents a substantial investment in Europe’s independence from developments in AI from the USA.

16. June 2026

From Materials to Products: the International Machinery Forum 2026, to be held in Vienna and online from 19-20 November 2026

The industry is in global upheaval, but what developments, opportunities and challenges does this involve? These are the questions addressed in this international conference on industrial technologies, manufacturing and global value chains.