After a strong first edition that brought together 450 founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders.
The Recursive CEE Forum returns to ViennaUP with an even stronger focus on outcomes**.**
Expect a program built around discussion and targeted introductions between founders, investors, corporates, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from across Europe.
With this forum we aim to spark meaningful discussions between regions, showcase inspiring solutions, strategies and partnerships, and drive further collaboration across the CEE ecosystem.
The 2026 edition will welcome around 500 participants, including 7 country delegations, and will focus on cross-border collaboration, scaling strategies, technology transfer, market expansion, and the future of investing, with additional attention to energy, AI, robotics, and deep tech.
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May 20th, 2026
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08:00 - 15:00
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WeXelerate | Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria
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Space 28 · 2nd floor
KEYNOTE: From Industrial Automation to Domestic Robotics
PANEL: Sharing Tech Transfer Know-How
PANEL: What We Miss About Good GTM Strategies
KEYNOTE: Building a €20M Revenue Energy Company in 24 Months
PANEL: The Reality of Implementing AI Solutions
PANEL: Building Ecosystems For 2036
Auditorium · Ground floor
KEYNOTE: Energy Innovation Across CEE
PANEL: Scaling Energy Innovation
PANEL: How Corporates Team Up to Support Startups?
PANEL: Investing for the Future
KEYNOTE: Maximilian Schausberger
Lounge Room · Ground floor
Masterclass: Business Location Austria and Vienna – Your Gateway to DACH and beyond!
Masterclass: How to Spot Emerging Trends Early
Case Study · Hungarian Innovation Agency Startups
Workshop: Rethinking Digital Identification in the Age of AI and Wallets
Masterclass · The Urgent Need For Scaling
Speakers room will be the Breakout Lab, right next to the Catalyst Stage on the 2nd floor. We’ve reserved the Auditorium & Lounge after the Pitch & Match session for matchmaking.
