What Vienna’s Startup Ecosystem provides for Health and AI Startups and what we can expect from the future
Vienna has long been recognized as a global center of medical excellence, with a rich history dating back to the founding of the Medical School of Vienna in 1745. From pioneering achievements in medicine to groundbreaking research institutions, the city has continuously shaped the future of healthcare. This extraordinary heritage serves as the perfect foundation for Vienna’s emerging role as a hub for healthcare innovation and artificial intelligence.
Today, Vienna stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where centuries of medical expertise meet cutting-edge technology. The city has evolved into a vibrant ecosystem where startups, established healthcare institutions, and research facilities collaborate to develop AI-powered solutions for global health challenges. Join us for an evening that celebrates this unique combination of historical excellence and future-oriented innovation, as we showcase how Vienna is becoming a leading force in the digital transformation of healthcare.
Agenda
17:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks by Irene Fialka, Managing Director of Health Hub Vienna and Aniko Fejes from EIT Health Austria.
17:05 Keynote from Dr. Mariana Bozesan, AI Pioneer, serial entrepreneur, researcher, author, strategic advisor, and member of the Club of Rome.
17:20 Selected healthtech and digital health startups are presenting their AI-powered solutions
- Biome Diagnostics – Barbara Sladek
- Contextflow – Julie Sufana
- Health Force – Juan Sebastián Suárez Valencia
- Medicus.AI – Nadine Nehme
- Naboto – Lukas Krafft
- Thinkers.Ai – Isabell Claus
18:00 Irene Fialka, Managing Director of Health Hub Vienna, will welcome our distinguished speakers for a panel discussion about Vienna as a Health Technology Hub and what we can expect from the future:
- Eva Czernohorszky – Director of Technology Services, Vienna Business Agency
- Anton Dunzendorfer – Head of Digital Health, AIT, AI Factory Austria
- Anita Ender – Managing Director AITHYRA
- Michaela Fritz – Vice-Rector Research & Innovation, Medical University Vienna
- Jama Nateqi – CEO & Founder of Symptoma.com
19:00 Closing
19:05 Networking buffet with opportunities for deeper discussions with speakers and startups
21:00 Official End
Accessibility
Wheel-chair accessible venue
