HOIV Opening Festival: Innovate, Connect & Celebrate 🎉
HOIV is officially opening its doors, and we’re kicking things off with a full day of action, inspiration, and good energy right in the heart of ViennaUP.
HOIV Grand Opening is more than an event—HOIV is a lively space where startups, investors, creators, and innovators come together to spark new possibilities.
Our doors are open all day:
– Relax in the open-air lounge with music and tasty food
– Work or hold meetings in our coworking area
– Network with founders, artists, investors, and innovators
– Enjoy spontaneous chats, mini activities, and the overall buzz
HOIV is laid-back, creative, and full of life — a vibrant hangout that welcomes anyone who wants to be part of the pulse of the city’s innovation scene.
Come by, stay awhile, and make this day part of your ViennaUP story.
Enjoy exciting live panels, startup pitches, music, art, and expert AMAs. Mingle with investors, founders, and creatives while grabbing a bite and a drink in our open lounge. It’s all happening under one roof — the perfect space to relax, connect, and spark fresh ideas.
HOIV is where business meets creativity, ideas turn into action, and innovation feels like home.
⚡ Program Highlights
🧭 13:00 – HOIV Showcase: Tour & Q&A
An insider look at HOIV – explore the space, discover the community behind it, and find out how you can get involved. Ask questions, share ideas, and experience how HOIV is fueling innovation.
🤖 14:00 – AI Panel: "AI Will Change Everything – Are You Ready?"
AI is no longer a buzzword – it’s changing the game. Join industry leaders, tech founders, and creatives for a powerful discussion on what’s next, what to watch, and how to stay ahead of the curve.
🎮 14:00 – 🏎️ Immersive VR experience: Race, fly & jump
Race through tracks, soar through the skies, and jump into new worlds with our VR simulators. Then, explore an exciting VR art exhibition and creativity breaks boundaries, offering a new way to experience art.
🎤 15:30 – StartupLive Pitch Session
Watch top early-stage startups pitch live to investors and a crowd of peers. Perfect if you’re scouting talent, looking for co-founders, or seeking inspiration, this is the real deal.
🏆 17:30 – StartupLive Awards
Head to the open-air lounge stage (weather permitting) to see who takes the spotlight. Cheer on the winners and discover the next wave of standout founders.
🔥 18:00 – Expert AMA: Ask Me Anything
A relaxed Q&A with top investors, founders, and experts. Ask anything about startups, funding, growth, product, AI, and more – this is where the best insights drop.
🎭 19:30 – Art x Business Panel: "Why Creativity & Innovation Go Hand-in-Hand"
Join artists, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders as they explore how fusion of art and business has changed the game and how they work together to build bold, unexpected ideas.
🎉 21:00 – HOIV clubbing & after party
Stay for drinks, music, and a night of good vibes. Come for the dancing, drinks, networking, or just enjoying the scene and relax – this is how we celebrate new connections and big ideas.
Register now and be part of this event!