weXelerate

Cross Corporate Circle: AI Literacy & Change | Members Only
2026-05-07 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Vienna) | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
[weXelerate Lounge]

In-person | 3h
Guest speaker: Carina Zehetmaier, Co-Founder & CEO (PaiperOne)AI Literacy & Change – When AI Meets People.

AI projects rarely fail because of technology, they fail because of people. Due to a lack of understanding, unclear roles, and missing alignment on what success actually means.

Carina Zehetmaier, Co-Founder & CEO of PaiperOne and President of Women in AI Austria, uses a real transformation process to demonstrate how AI Literacy and Change Management must work together, and why Governance is the underestimated key to sustainable AI success.

Initial insights from practice:

AI Literacy as a prerequisite for successful AI adoption
Governance frameworks that actually work
Real-World Use Case: A concrete transformation process from corporate practice
Key challenges: clarifying roles, creating ownership, building trust

In an open exchange we will discuss:

How do you create AI Literacy across all levels?
What role do leaders play in the AI change process?
What learnings can be derived from the presented use case?

In addition to the insights from the transformation, we want to use this session specifically to incorporate feedback, perspectives and experiences from the corporate environment.

Format

A focused session for corporates to connect the dots between AI literacy, organisational change and governance.
Challenge your assumptions and leave with a framework that actually works.
In-person. Peer exchange. Structured discussion.

Cross Corporate Circle is an exclusive in-person format for weXelerate members.
Next Is Now. All In On AI.

Security, Productivity, Influence: Wie kritische Infrastrukturen Europas Zukunft entscheiden
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Austrian Standards, Heinestraße 38, Wien, 1020, Austria
Am 6. Mai laden wir herzlich zur Veranstaltung Security, Productivity, Influence ein. Im Fokus steht die zentrale Frage: Wie kann Europa seine Wettbewerbsfähigkeit, Resilienz und Handlungsfähigkeit im globalen Systemwettbewerb sichern?
Gemeinsam diskutieren wir die strategische Rolle kritischer Infrastrukturen, insbesondere in den Bereichen Energie und digitale Systeme, als Grundlage für Sicherheit, Produktivität und geopolitischen Einfluss.
👉 Anmeldung: https://www.austrian-standards.at/de/standardisierung/aktuelle-themen/technologie-innovation/spi?locale=en

[VIBE CODE WEDNESDAY]
2026-05-06 17:30, 2026-04-29 17:30, 2026-04-22 17:30, 2026-04-15 17:30, 2026-04-08 17:30 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Vibe Code Wednesday Every Wednesday, 17:30 – 20:30 · weXelerate Plaza, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna
Work weeks are busy. Weekends are short. So when do you actually work on that side project you keep meaning to start?
Most passion projects don’t fail because the idea is bad — they stall because life gets in the way and there’s never a dedicated time to just sit down and build. Vibe Code Wednesday exists to fix that.
Every Wednesday evening, weXelerate Plaza transforms into a free, open space for builders, tinkerers, and AI-curious minds of all levels.

No sign-up. No agenda. No keynote.
Just show up with your laptop, find a spot, and make progress on the thing you’ve been saying you’ll start “next week.”
Think of it like going to a library to study — except the vibe is better, the people are building genuinely cool things, and you might just ship something you’re actually proud of.

What to expect:

Free entry, every week — no registration or preparation needed.
WiFi and power outlets are ready for you, and coffee, matcha, and cold drinks are available on-site via vending machines.
You’ll be in a room full of people working on things they actually care about, from first-time builders to seasoned developers who just need a consistent time to get into flow.

Come when you can, leave when you want. Bring a laptop, bring an idea, bring a friend.

Whether you’re curious about AI-building for the first time or you’re deep into your third side project — this is your weekly excuse to finally sit down and make it happen.

📍 weXelerate Plaza, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna
🕠 Every Wednesday, 17:30 – 20:30
🆓 Free. Always.

HR-Trends zwischen Anspruch und Realität
2026-05-06 17:00 - 21:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Apéro in Wien

Was wirklich Priorität haben sollte – und was nicht

HR-Führung steht heute unter permanentem Entscheidungsdruck: Studien, Trendradare und Prognosen liefern immer neue Themen – von Skill-Transformation über neue Führungsmodelle bis KI im HR. Doch nicht alles, was Aufmerksamkeit erzeugt, rechtfertigt strategische Priorität.
Diese Veranstaltung, die zusammen mit dem BPM und der Asfinag von undconsorten ausgerichtet wird, spricht HR-Entscheider:innen an, die sich genau dieser Frage stellen wollen:
Welche HR-Trends sind für unser Geschäft tatsächlich relevant – und welche binden Ressourcen ohne nachhaltige Wirkung?

Im Mittelpunkt stehen vier Arbeitsfelder:

eine Meta-Analyse zentraler HR-Trends führender Studien und deren Entwicklung über die letzten Jahre
eine Spiegelung dieser Trends an den realen HR-Prioritäten von Unternehmen im DACH-Raum, basierend auf einer Stichprobe von undconsorten Klienten
die Diskussion konkreter Implikationen für die eigene HR-Priorisierung
ausgewählte Best Practices, die zeigen, unter welchen Bedingungen HR-Trends wirksam und nachhaltig implementiert werden

Gemeinsam mit erfahrenen HR-Leader:innen diskutieren wir nicht „was möglich wäre“, sondern was unter realen organisationalen Bedingungen tragfähig ist.

Hierzu möchten wir konkrete Erfahrungen und Ansätze mit Ihnen bei unserem Apéro diskutieren.

📅 Datum & Zeit: 06. Mai, 17–21 Uhr
📍 Ort: Wien
🤝 Networking: Austausch mit anderen Führungskräften und Expert:innen

Meetup: Change Management in SMEs & Startups: Talk & Round Table Discussions
2026-05-04 18:30 - 20:30 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
🎤 TALK: Change Management in SMEs & Startups

Part 1: Kübler-Ross Change Curve

How indivisuals within organizations deal with change
Empathy-based leadership
Use-cases from Khurram’s experience

Part 2: Agile Project Management

Manage expected changes
Documenting expected changes
Ensuring smooth delivery
Controlling scope, time and priorities
Personal experiences from Khurram and a meme or two 😉

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👥 Round Table Discussions: Your Project Issues
Before and during the event we will be collecting issues from participants that we will discuss in a round table format.

Cross Corporate Circle: ITSV Enterprise AI in Action | Members Only
2026-04-23 14:30 - 17:30 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
[weXelerate]

In-person | 3h
Guest speaker: Heimo Nordberg, Director Customer Experience ITSVEnterprise AI in Action – Applying AI Across the Software Development Lifecycle

In this members-only Cross Corporate Circle Heimo Norberg (ITSV) shares a walks through a live enterprise AI project being implemented inside a large-scale, mission-critical enterprise environment.

As a central IT provider for Austria’s social insurance system, ITSV is responsible for core digital infrastructure and operating as part of the country’s critical infrastructure. This makes it one of the few environments where AI is utilized under real constraints of reliability, security, governance and scale.

At the center is KIDD (AI-Driven Development), a Proof of Concept exploring how AI can be applied across the entire software development lifecycle. From requirements to coding to testing, where does AI create real enterprise value?

What to expect

Applying AI across development, testing and review
Real use cases beyond experimentation
Where efficiency gains are already visible
Key challenges: integration, quality, governance
First-hand learnings from enterprise implementation

Who should join
Corporate leaders and practitioners driving AI, IT and transformation.

Format
In-person. Curated circle. Open exchange among peers.

Cross Corporate Circle is an exclusive in-person format for weXelerate members.

Next Is Now. All In On AI.

Innovation Insights: Governance-First AI & Operationalizing EU AI Act | Members Only
2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:00
Online | 60 Minutes

Governance-First AI: Operationalizing the EU AI Act

Guest speaker: Daniela Birnbauer, Attorney at Law / AI & IT/Tech (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte)

In 2026 a clear approach to how to govern AI is a must. The EU AI Act requirements are clear. The challenge is in translating them into operational processes, accountability structures and cross-functional alignment.

This requires more than legal interpretation, it requires a governance blueprint that connects risk profiles, data flows, product lifecycles and business strategy.

In this member-only Innovation Insight session, Daniela Birnbauer (Schönherr Rechtsanwälte) brings a practical, technology-aware legal lens to AI governance. With her deep expertise in IT law, AI regulation, data governance and digitalisation, Daniela goes beyond compliance checklists to explore how organisations can embed trustworthy, scalable governance into their AI practices.

What We Will Explore

How governance policies and approval processes can be structured to reflect both legal requirements and business realities

Why governance needs to bridge legal, technical and operational teams

How companies can build confidence, clarity and competitive advantage as they operationalize the EU AI Act across functions.

This practical session provides actionable governance strategies to turn regulatory obligations into structured, sustainable practice.

Who Should Join

Corporate innovation leaders

Strategy & digital transformation executives

Business unit leaders engaging with AI initiatives & compliance

AI program owners inside large organizations

AI & Data Strategy Leads

Innovation Insights is an exclusive format for weXelerate members.
Next Is Now. All In On AI.

Hackathon weekend by AustrianStartups
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Mehr Infos folgen bald… 💫

Find your co-founder by AustrianStartups
2026-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Bad co-founder fit has killed more startups than bad ideas.
Find Your Co-Founder is a structured evening with one goal: helping you find at least one person you’d want to explore a co-founder relationship with. You’ll work together with other founders and aspiring entrepreneurs through two hands-on sprint challenges. Not pitching yourself, but actually experiencing what it feels like to think and build with someone. We’ll close the evening with a speed dating session and open networking so you can follow up with the people who stood out to you.
The evening is designed as one continuous experience where each part builds on the last. Please only apply if you can join from start to finish. Doors open at 18:00 and we start at 18:30.

How it works:

Fill out the application form (see link below). Spots are limited and we want to make sure we have a diverse group of people.
If you are selected, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a payment link.
Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed.

✨ Shecon Summit ✨
2026-04-10 13:00 - 18:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria

The Croissant Club #3 – Trash to Treasure
2026-04-10 08:30 - 12:30 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Overview

Let’s talk about future spaces. Ein kuratiertes Frühstücksformat von Yuniti.

🥐 Willkommen beim The Croissant Club #3! 🥐

Welcome by Yuniti & Design Circle

Let’s talk about: Trash to Treasure.

Am 10. April 2026 laden wir ins WeXelerate Auditorium (Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien) ein. Bei Coffee & Croissants geht es um eine Frage, die wir uns viel öfter stellen sollten: Was machen wir aus dem, was schon da ist? Restmaterialien, ungenutztes Know-how, leerliegende Flächen – Ressourcen, die in jeder Organisation schlummern. Die Frage ist nur: Wer schaut hin?

Ein Blick auf das, was schon da ist.

Gemeinsam sprechen wir darüber, wie Unternehmen verborgene Potenziale heben können – und was es braucht, um aus einem Restbestand ein neues Produkt, ein neues Geschäftsmodell oder eine neue Idee zu machen.

Was erwartet dich?

Drei parallele Workshop-Impulse, in denen Expert:innen aus Materialforschung, Design und Leadership das Thema aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln aufmachen. Nicht nur zuhören – mitdenken, diskutieren, an eigenen Themen arbeiten. Danach Fireside Chat mit Bertram List (Yuniti), David Doppelreiter (List Holding) und Petre Ognjanovski (Designcircle) über Trash to Treasure in der Praxis. Und dazwischen? Croissants, Jause, Networking.

Cross Corporate Circle: Economics Of AI | Members Only
2026-03-26 14:00 - 17:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
[Live]

In-person | 3h
Guest speaker: Mario Meir-Huber, AI & Data LeaderEconomics of AI – Financial & Enterprise Value Creation.

In this members-only edition of Cross Corporate Circle, Mario Meir-Huber brings a business-first perspective on the Economics of AI, grounded in his hands-on experience leading Data & AI in large organizations and his work as author and lecturer.

Mario delivers a practical, executive-level framework for turning AI investments into measurable enterprise value. Many AI initiatives begin with strong executive sponsorship and significant investment, yet fail to generate sustained impact. The root cause is rarely the model itself. It is the disconnect between financial value and organizational readiness.

What we will explore:

Test whether an AI business case is economically robust (Napkin Test)
Identify hidden margin erosion (dual-run costs, technical debt, platform entropy)
Assess feasibility across Governance, Architecture and People
Position initiatives on the Value–Feasibility Matrix before capital is committed
Translate foundation investments into defensible board-level value logic

The VANE Loop Framework gives a single, visual language to connect what an AI use case is worth with what your organization can actually deliver, and to make that connection visible to every stakeholder in the room, from the CFO to the platform team.

We’ll start with an uncomfortable truth: if your AI business case needs a 47-tab spreadsheet, you don’t understand it well enough. You’ll learn the Napkin Test — a radically simple approach to unit economics that survives real scrutiny and discover the hidden costs that silently kill AI margins: dual-run taxes, technical debt and platform entropy that nobody tracks until it’s too late. Then we flip to the other side, feasibility. Not just “can we build it?” but the full picture – Governance, Architecture and People. Because an AI model that works in a notebook but can’t be governed, operated or adopted in the real world isn’t feasible. It’s a demo.

The magic happens where these two dimensions meet. You’ll plot use cases on the Value–Feasibility matrix, identify your Stars, your Challengers and your No-Go Zones and walk away knowing exactly how to tell your board: “If we invest €1.5M into the foundations, we unlock €45M in value.” That’s a message that moves budgets.

Finally, we close the loop: a continuous steering rhythm inspired by military strategy that keeps your AI portfolio aligned with reality, because in AI a plan that’s right today is wrong next quarter. Come ready to challenge your assumptions. Leave with a framework that actually works.

Who should join

Strategy and transformation leaders

Executives responsible for AI and data initiatives

Decision-makers shaping enterprise AI portfolios

Senior leaders responsible for enterprise competitiveness

Innovation leaders and digital portfolio

Format
A focused session for corporates already implementing AI delivering a Vane Loop Framework for stronger AI investment decisions, better alignment. and fewer write-offs.
Challenge your assumptions and leave with a framework that actually works.
In-person. Peer exchange. Structured discussion.

Cross Corporate Circle is an exclusive in-person format for weXelerate members.
Next Is Now. All In On AI.

AI Solution Day - Customer Service Edition
2026-03-24 13:00 - 18:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Join us for a dynamic startup-corporate sparring event designed to spark collaboration, discover cutting-edge technologies, and drive innovation across industries.
For Startups:

Showcase your technology solutions

Gain direct access to corporate partners

Unlock opportunities for collaboration and pilot projects

For Corporates:

Explore innovative technologies

Connect with relevant experts

Identify potential partners to fuel your innovation pipeline

PitchCave Stage N°3
2026-03-18 17:30 - 21:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Become part of something special and join us for an evening that blends inspiration, learning, and authentic connection.
​At PitchCave Stage, young professionals and corporate guests take the stage to share their stories and ideas. Not with polished slides, but with curiosity and courage. Think of it like a karaoke bar where speakers step up, own the moment, then step back into the crowd to keep the conversation going. Every keynote is an experiment, every round of feedback a chance to grow.

​🎤 What to Expect
​You’ll experience a mix of short keynotes, live feedback from the crowd, and genuine conversations that don’t stop when someone leaves the stage. Speakers get the best of both worlds — a moment in the spotlight and the chance to dive deeper with the audience right after. Corporate guests get to test ideas and receive unfiltered feedback from Gen Z voices. Throughout the entire evening, the room stays alive with energy, snacks, and drinks. The perfect opportunity to connect, exchange, and leave a little braver than you arrived.
​Do you want to take the stage and get feedback for your idea, pitch or message? Apply here now: AIRTABLE FORM

​📅 Agenda
​17:30 – Doors Open & Networking
18:00 – Official Opening by Christoph – Founder of the PitchCave
​18:15 – Speaker 1 Keynote (8 min) + 10 min Feedback
18:50 – Speaker 2 Keynote (8 min) + 10 min Feedback
19:25 – Speaker 3 Keynote (8 min) + 10 min Feedback
20:10 – Speaker 4 Keynote (8 min) + 10 min Feedback
20:45 – Outro & Closing
21:00 — Open Networking
​Between every speaker: step off the stage, grab a drink, and keep the conversation going, just like at a karaoke bar. 🎤
​Come for the ideas. Stay for the energy. Leave inspired. And a little braver. 😎

Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index Launch - Latin America
2026-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Overview

Uncover regional insights on digital entrepreneurship at the DEE Index Latin American Edition Launch.

The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) proudly invites you to the Latin American Edition Launch of the Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (DEE) Index.
This milestone event presents the first regional assessment of digital entrepreneurship ecosystems in Latin America, examining how digital readiness across countries in the region translates into entrepreneurial opportunity. The event brings together policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and international relations specialists to discuss how digital ecosystems can foster inclusive innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable economic growth across Latin America.
About the DEE Index
The Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index (DEE Index) assesses and compares how countries build and sustain digital entrepreneurship ecosystems. It identifies where digital potential is successfully transformed into entrepreneurial outcomes—and where structural gaps remain.
The DEE Index Latin American Edition Report examines how countries across the region convert digital readiness into entrepreneurial opportunity. It serves as both:

a compass for understanding national and regional digital dynamics, and
a roadmap for strengthening digital entrepreneurship ecosystems in Latin America.

This new Latin American Edition offers region-specific insights, highlighting shared challenges, leading practices, and opportunities for accelerating digital-driven growth within the Latin American digital economy.
What to Expect

Regional Launch Presentation
Discover the results of the DEE Index Latin American Edition and how countries across the region compare.
Data-Driven Insights
Learn how Latin American countries differ in digital readiness, entrepreneurial capacity, and innovation performance.
Future Outlook
Explore how the DEE Index supports evidence-based policymaking, regional cooperation, and international collaboration.

Who Should Attend

Policymakers and government officials
Entrepreneurs and digital ecosystem leaders
Researchers and academics
Investors, innovation hubs, and development agencies
Representatives of chambers, associations, and international organizations
Anyone interested in the future of digital entrepreneurship in Latin America

Innovation Insights: Corporate Venturing & AI | Members Only
2026-03-13 11:00 - 12:00
Online | 60 Minutes

Corporate Venturing & AI – From Strategy to Scalable Execution.

Guest speaker: Frederic Pampus, Senior Advisor (GlassDollar)

In this members-only edition of Innovation Insights, Frederic Pampus will share practical insights from the intersection of corporate venturing, venture clienting and AI-enabled scouting grounded in his work with GlassDollar and the broader corporate innovation ecosystem. This will be a strategic conversation about how corporates can design venturing activities that actually create business impact.

What We Will Explore

Corporate Venturing Models in 2026: Venture clienting, CVC, partnerships and how to choose intentionally.

AI in Corporate Innovation: Where AI meaningfully improves signal, speed and strategic relevance.

From Scouting to Impact: Using structured startup intelligence to accelerate validated corporate use cases.

Systematic Startup Discovery: Moving from ad-hoc scouting to a data-driven, repeatable matching process.

GlassDollar will serve as a real-world lens and case context throughout the session.

This is a strategic session for decision-makers and operators shaping corporate innovation in practice.

Who Should Join

Corporate innovation leads

Strategy & digital transformation executives

Venture client / CVC managers

Business unit leaders engaging with startups

AI program owners inside large organizations

Innovation Insights is an exclusive format for weXelerate members.
Next Is Now. All In On AI.

3rd Ecosystem Mario Kart Tournament
2026-02-26 17:30 - 21:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Come join us at the Ecosystem Mario Kart Tournament and show us who the ultimate Mario Kart champion is — or just cheer & network.

Ecosystem Mario Kart Turnier 🏎️🍄🏁🎮
The Ecosystem Mario Kart Tournament returns for its third edition at weXelerate.
After two successful editions, we’re bringing the community back together for another round of friendly competition, fast races, and informal networking. Whether you’re a seasoned Mario Kart player or just joining for the atmosphere, the tournament is designed to be low-threshold, social, and fun.
Race, watch, cheer, or simply connect with fellow colleagues from the ecosystem in a relaxed setting. No pressure. No pitch decks. Just good competition and good conversations.
LOCATION:
Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien (Space 28, weXelerate 2nd floor)
AGENDA:
17:30: Registration of the Racer
17:45: Welcoming & Overview of Tournament Mode and Rules
18:00: Start of the Tournament
19:30: Award Ceremony
19:45: Networking & Chill
Newcomers are explicitly welcome. The tournament flow and game modes will be designed to be beginner-friendly, with time to practice and matchmaking that aims to pair players of similar skill levels. The final tournament format will depend on the number of participants and will be explained on the evening itself. Fun comes first.
Please be aware that photos and videos will be taken during the event. If you do not wish to have recordings of yourself taken, please inform us during your on-site registration.
Access to this event is reserved for members of the weXelerate ecosystem (hub tenants, corporate members, startup founders, and partners); registrations without a clear ecosystem connection may be declined.

HerBizz International 2026 Kick-Off: Connecting the Dots of Innovation
2026-02-19 17:30 - 21:30 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Overview

Kick off 2026 by connecting the dots between AI, Web3, media, and leadership — with real insights, clarity beyond hype, and powerful connect

About the Event
2026 will not be shaped by individual trends — but by how AI, Web3, media, leadership, and society intersect.
Connecting the Dots of Innovation is HerBizz International’s official 2026 Kick-Off Event, bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers for an evening of clear perspectives, real insights, and meaningful connections.
This is not a conference built around buzzwords.
It’s a curated in-person experience designed to help you understand what truly matters now, what will matter next, and how to position yourself ahead of the curve.

What You Can Expect
By attending, you will:
🔹 Gain clarity beyond the hype
Understand which developments in AI, automation, Web3, and media are creating real impact — and which are noise.
🔹 Learn how innovation connects across industries
Discover how AI, digital infrastructure, finance, media, and leadership increasingly influence one another — and why this matters for your business and career.
🔹 Get practical, forward-looking insights
Hear expert perspectives on:

AI and automation in real operations
Agentic systems and decision-making
Media as soft power and influence
Stablecoins and real-world Web3 adoption
The future of money and financial literacy

🔹 Reflect on leadership priorities for 2026
Leave with a clearer sense of:

What leaders should focus on this year
Where to invest time, energy, and resources
How to lead with intention in a fast-changing environment

🔹 Build valuable connections
Enjoy an extended networking cocktail with senior professionals, founders, innovators, and leaders.
This event is ideal for:

Executives and senior professionals
Entrepreneurs, founders, and investors
Professionals working with AI, digital transformation, media, finance, or Web3
Leaders who want clarity, perspective, and strong networks to start the year

If you want to start 2026 informed, connected, and inspired, this event is for you.

Innovation Insights: Agentic AI & ROI | Members Only
2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:00
Online | 60 Minutes

Agentic AI & ROI – From Pilots to Process-Level Impact
Guest speaker: Matthias Grabner, AI Austria
In this members-only edition of Innovation Insights, Matthias Grabner explores the shift from chat-based AI to process-integrated AI agents and what it takes to generate measurable ROI in corporate environments.

Drawing from practical implementation experience, this session focuses on where Agentic AI works, where it fails mand how corporates can move beyond the demo stage toward scalable business impact.

What We Will Explore

Agentic AI vs. Standard LLMs: What changes when AI systems act autonomously across processes and tools.

From Demo to ROI: Why many pilots stall and how structured processes and measurable use cases unlock value.

Where Agents Deliver Impact: High-volume, structured, repeatable workflows as economic sweet spots.

Scaling with Realism: Data quality, process clarity, security and 80% solutions as practical success factors.

Who Should Join

Executives responsible for AI deployment and value realization

Leaders evaluating automation and productivity gains

Business owners accountable for measurable AI impact

This is a strategic session for decision-makers moving from experimentation to operational AI.

Innovation Insights is an exclusive format for weXelerate members.Next Is Now. All In On AI.

Southeast Asia as the New Digital Chessboard in the Age of AI
2026-02-12 17:00 - 20:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Southeast Asia is emerging as a critical arena in global competition as U.S.–China rivalry intensifies and Artificial Intelligence reshapes geopolitics. Once centred on maritime security, strategic competition in the region is increasingly moving into the digital realm, spanning AI governance, data sovereignty, cybersecurity, and technological infrastructure.
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies invites you to a timely panel discussion examining how ASEAN countries are navigating major power rivalry while shaping their digital and strategic futures in the age of AI.

Key Topics

Southeast Asia between U.S.–China strategic rivalry
The SEA Nations shift from maritime security to digital competition
AI governance and digital sovereignty in ASEAN
Cybersecurity, disinformation, and technological infrastructure
Long-term limitations and opportunities for the region

Panelists

Dr. Le Hong Hiep – Senior Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme and the Regional Strategic and Political Studies Programme of the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute ( Vietnam)
Mr. Hazremi Hamid – Senior Officer, Digital Economy (AI Governance, Digital Transformation) at ASEAN Secretariat (Indonesia)
Dr. Amirudin Abdul Wahab – Chief Executive Officer at CyberSecurity (Malaysia)

Event Details
📍 Venue: WeXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna
🕓 Date & Time: Thursday, 12 February, 2025 | 17:00 – 20:00

Hack Nation 4th Global AI Hackathon - Vienna Hub
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Participate at a Hackathon sponsored by OpenAI, Google, Lovable and more.

Hack-Nation’s Global AI Hackathon is coming to Vienna, and START Vienna is hosting the on-site hackathon at weXelerate.

That means:
• 1,000+ hackers from 60+ countries
• Build AI products in 24 hours
• Win $3,500 cash and $25,000 in Credits & Compute

SIA26 Vienna - Community Night: Do's & Don'ts in Fundraising
2026-02-03 18:00 - 22:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Acquiring investments is difficult. Take the shortcut and learn from successful start-ups, investors and experts what to do and what not.

From February 2nd till 6th, JET Growth is hosting the ‘Startup Investment Academy powered by FFG’

On Tuesday, February 3rd, the Academy opens their doors to the community under the title:
‘Do’s & Don’ts in Fundraising’

Awi Lifsitz from weXelerate will welcome the community. Minted and E+H attorneys at law will bring founders who will talk about how they recently got an investment. And Jasper Ettema from JET Growth will talk to Steve Jeitler and other investors about what makes a good investment.

So if you’re planning to go out and find investors in the coming months, you’ll find the insights you need to get started here after work.

And by the way… we’ll have some drinks too!

Startup Investment Academy
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-06 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Investment Ready in nur 5 Tagen?

Die Investment Academy ist dein Short-Cut zum Startup Investment. Sichere dir ein Platz für dein Startup, um in nur fünf Tagen Investment-Ready zu werden und dein Investment zu sichern!

1. Investment Strategie

Definiere klare Unternehmensziele und leite daraus den konkreten Finanzierungsbedarf ab. Entwickle eine zielgerichtete Investment-Strategie inklusive detaillierter Investoren Personas, um die passenden Investoren gezielt ansprechen zu können​.

2. Investment Vorbereitung

Suche nach passenden Investoren in unserem vorbefüllten Investor-CRM. Erstelle einen überzeugenden Pitch und einen professionellen One-Pager bzw. Send-Deck. Optimiere deinen Pitch durch gezielte Story-Entwicklung und Training, um Investoren direkt zu überzeugen​.

3. Investment Akquise

Setze deine Strategie noch während der Investment Academy um, indem du Investoren gezielt ansprichst. Bereite dich auf Verhandlungen vor in dem du Terms definierst und Vorlagen für Verträge entwickelst.

PitchCave Stage N°2
2026-01-29 17:30 - 21:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Become part of something special and join us for an evening that blends inspiration, learning, and authentic connection.

At PitchCave Stage, young professionals and corporate guests take the stage to share their stories and ideas. Not with polished slides, but with curiosity and courage. Every pitch is an experiment, every round of feedback a chance to grow.
​🎤 What to Expect
You’ll experience a mix of short talks, live feedback form the crowd, and genuine conversations.
Participants build stage confidence and receive insights from both peers and experienced professionals.
Corporate guests get to test ideas and receive unfiltered feedback from Gen Z voices.
​We will end the evening with networking, snacks and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. The perfect opportunity for you to connect with each other.
​Do you want to take the stage and get feedback for your idea, pitch or message? Apply here now: https://www.dextrovert.at/pitch-cave
​📅 Agenda
17:30 – Entrance & Networking
18:00 – Intro by Christoph & Nevena
18:15 – Member and corporate speaker pitches + Feedback from you!
19:30 – Networking
​Come for the ideas. Stay for the energy. Leave inspired. And a little braver. 😎

Forbes Under 30 Meetup & Under 30 Party (Wien)
2026-01-29 13:30 - 19:00 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
Welcome to Under 30
Eine neue Generation von Under 30-Listmakern ist am Start – Zeit, das Playbook für 2026 gemeinsam zu schreiben. Die neuen Community-Mitglieder feiern wir in Wien mit einem Event: exklusive Insights in Workshops, Gespräche unter Gleichgesinnten und eine Party, die erst endet, wenn die nächste Idee geboren ist. Du bist der Teil der Community. Wir freuen uns darauf, dich in Wien zu sehen.

Hinweis zur Registrierung
Nach der Anmeldung wird die Registrierung zunächst von unserem Team geprüft.
Der Zugang im ersten Schritt ist den Forbes 30 Under 30 Listmakern inklusive einer Begleitperson vorbehalten.
Eine verbindliche Teilnahmebestätigung wird nach erfolgreicher Prüfung per E-Mail versendet.

Youth Entrepreneurship Week
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-30 | weXelerate, Praterstraße 1, Wien, 1020, Austria
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