Program at the SALZ 2026!

Visit SALZ 2026 to find specific business partners, be inspired by international innovations, and expand your network in a sustainable way.

Agenda

All sessions, times, and formats at a glance.

You can find the detailed program in the agenda.

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Day 1 | Messezentrum Salzburg

Insights, evaluation and new perspectives

The first day of the festival will focus on major topics: innovation, technology, and social change—discussed from different perspectives and with room for genuine diversity of opinion.

Panel Talks

Experts discuss current trends in innovation and digitalization

Expo

Companies and startups present their solutions and products

Networking

Exchange of ideas and communication between participants with formats such as SALT'N'VENTURE, 2 Minuten 2 Millionen & Matchmaking

Innovative formats

SALT'N'VENTURE - Startup Investment Conference

Look forward to a day full of pitches, panel discussions, and networking with founders, innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs. The four tracks of the event are:

Next Industrial Systems – How data, AI, and software are reshaping value creation
Green Systems / Tech4Green – Sustainable transformation as a driver of innovation
Secure & Resilient Systems – Trust as the foundation of the future economy
Human Tech – Health, performance, and longevity redefined

Be part of it – live on the main stage (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)!

Website Salt'nVenture

2 Minuten 2 Millionen - Pitch platform

Enjoy the successful format “2 Minuten 2 Millionen” live at the trade fair: in our specially constructed studio, around 20 start-ups will pitch their ideas to the SALZ jury – authentically, personally and live. The pitch platform at the trade fair serves directly as a casting session, as founders can apply for the next season directly with the video shot on site.

No matter if they're pitching for the first time or about to enter the market, founders get a pitching platform and gain valuable experience, receive feedback from mentors, and learn how to build a convincing pitch.

For your information: Pitch applications are still open and can be submitted by email – get involved in the Salz Festival.

Apply now

Evening Event

In the evening, we will celebrate 10 years of Startup Salzburg: the evening promises a special stage program in a relaxed atmosphere—with food, drinks, and DJ music.

Opening with an inspiring keynote speech
Award ceremony for the winners of the startup pitches from the previous panels
Celebration of 10 years of Startup Salzburg and the people behind the ecosystem

Join us between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. at the Main Stage!

Website Startup Salzburg

Day 2 | City Beats – Salzburger City

Connecting, deepening and networking

On the second day, the festival leaves the exhibition grounds. Less stage, more conversation. Less frontal sound, more exchange at eye level.

Day 2 - Urban Experience & Deep Networking

Walk & Talk in Salzburg City

Relaxing city exploration to encourage informal conversations and interactions

AI & Data Walk: AI in application, data infrastructure, real-world use cases
Sustainability & Energy Trail: Circular economy, energy innovation, recycling clusters
Creative Economy Walk: Design, architecture, media, XR & digital creativity
Human Future Walk: Longevity, health tech, skills & talent of the future

Fishbowl discussions & Masterclasses

Intensive discussions on specific topics

Green Systems / Tech4Green: How tech makes green transformation scalable
Future Systems: How industry, startups, and politics are jointly building Austria's future systems
Secure & Resilient Systems: Cybersecurity, resilience, and space tech as location factors
From Corporate to Venture: How companies are systematically anchoring innovation—from corporate venturing to
venture building

Our recommendation

Plan your visit in advance:

Day 1 for inspiration & overview
Day 2 for exchange, deepening & new connections

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Opening hours

Date	Event	Time
Wednesday, 11 March 2026	SALZ	9:00 am - 6:00 pm Messezentrum Salzburg
	10 years Startup Salzburg	6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Messezentrum Salzburg
Thursday, 12 March 2026	SALZ City	9:00 am - 3:00 pm City Beats