future forward 2025
27 Nov 2025 | Vienna, Austria
NAVIGATE TO THE UNKNOWN: INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY & NEW PERSPECTIVES
THE MOST IMPACTFUL INNOVATION EVENT FOR INNOVATION IN AUSTRIA
Future Forward is weXelerate's annual flagship event bringing together bold thought leaders and brave change-makers from across Europe and beyond.
Now in it's third year, the event focuses on navigating a future that is more unknown than ever. From AI and business models to sustainability, culture shifts, and where funding is really headed.
This is the conference you need to navigate the year ahead.
Welcome to the most future-ready room in Austria.
Let's get you up to speed.
Keynotes and Workshops to get you up to speed.
1:1 Matchmaking Sessions. Networking. An event made to create your most valuable business relationships for the upcoming years.
This is not your usual conference. It might be the energy-boost mixed with knowledge you need to combat your business challenge.
Speaker highlights from recent future forward events.
Head of Customer Engineering, Financial Services Industries, Google Cloud Germany
Ranja Reda Kouba is Head of Customer Engineering for Financial Services at Google Cloud Germany. With a background in data science and leadership roles at McKinsey, she brings deep insight into digital transformation, innovation, and diversity in tech.
Founder, ServiceSpace
Nipun Mehta is a globally recognized speaker and founder of ServiceSpace, an incubator of projects that foster compassion and generosity. His talks invite audiences to reimagine impact beyond profit—through kindness, human connection, and radical inner transformation.
Managing Director, ISS Austria
As Managing Director of ISS Austria, Celia Liu brings a global perspective to leadership, innovation, and the future of work. With years of experience driving transformation in large organizations, she inspires audiences with her thoughtful approach to people-centric strategy and inclusive leadership.
Conductor & Entrepreneur
Internationally acclaimed conductor and founder of Vienna's modern Japanese fine dining restaurant Shiki, Joji Hattori bridges the worlds of music and business. His unique journey offers insights into discipline, aesthetics, and leadership from the podium to the boardroom.
Want to be a speaker at Future Forward 2025?
APPLY AS SPEAKERThe day at a glance.
Big ideas, bold speakers. Industry leaders (TBA) will share future-shaping insights in the morning and afternoon sessions.
Choose your path. Get hands-on strategies and tools in deep-dive tracks on AI and Resilience. Practical, focused, future-ready.
30+ startups. One floor. Discover what's next in tech and innovation — live and in action.
Back by popular demand. 1:1s and curated meetups designed to connect you with investors, partners, and collaborators.
Work hard, party harder. Join the afterparty — or bring friends and colleagues just for the night. Separate tickets available.
Secure your spot at Future Forward 2025 and be part of shaping the future.
Early Bird Price until 30.09.2025
Early Bird Price until 30.09.2025
Premium experience
Afterparty access only
Looking for group tickets or corporate packages?
CONTACT USFuture Forward is made possible by the support of our amazing partners.
Interested in becoming a partner for Future Forward 2025?
BECOME A PARTNERGlimpses from previous Future Forward events that capture the energy and innovation.
Sign up for a spot the Startup Expo and Pitching Arena
Future Forward 2025 is where the next wave of startups gets seen. Apply for a spot at our Startup Expo or step into the spotlight at the Pitching Arena. Whether you're here to demo, pitch, or connect — this is your moment.
Join us and gain visibility, access, and momentum for your idea to navigate into a better future.
Applications are now open.
Spots are limited — and they go fast.
This event can be your biggest opportunity this year - here's your game-plan.
Sign up now and get your ticket. This November will boost your business into the future.
Download the b2match app and stay on top of matchmaking invites to set yourself up for networking success.
Become a partner, set up your booth at the startup-expo, volunteer or speak on the panels. We are just one email away!
What to bring to the event: An open mind, a charged phone, questions you've been dying to ask and a healthy appetite for bold ideas.
Have questions about Future Forward 2025? We're here to help!
Address
weXelerate, Praterstrasse 1, Vienna, Austria
event@futureforward.at
Phone
+43 676 841 279 204
Website
wexelerate.com
