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:Â
​– 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!