Vienna Tour 2024

Wealth & Society is launching its inaugural tour in Vienna, Austria. Renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, startup culture, funding access, and quality of life, Vienna stands as a hub for innovation and business growth.

Key highlights of Vienna's entrepreneurial landscape:

  • Vibrant startup ecosystem: Vienna thrives with co-working spaces, incubators, and accelerators that supports new businesses and entrepreneurs.
  • Robust financial infrastructure: With numerous venture capital firms, angel investors, and government grants, Vienna provides ample funding opportunities for startups.
  • Academic excellence and research: Home to top universities and research institutions, making it a hub for innovation and skilled talent.
  • High quality of life: Vienna's cultural diversity and safety make it a desirable place to live and work.
  • Governmental support for business: Startups and small businesses benefit from tax breaks, grants, and regulatory assistance.
  • Global connectivity: Vienna’s strategic location serves as a gateway to European markets, aiding business expansion.
  • Innovation and technology hubs: The city hosts various hubs that facilitate collaboration among startups, corporates, and research bodies.
  • Cultural and creative influence: The city's vibrant cultural scene fosters creativity and attracts entrepreneurial minds.

The Vienna Tour, coinciding with the Wealth and Society Summit 2024, offers a unique opportunity to explore Vienna’s corporate culture and engage with innovative entrepreneurs who champion impact and sustainability. Limited to 30 delegates, spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Key Topics to be Covered:

Learn timely, relevant insights, actionable strategies, and effective solutions for any challenges you may be facing.

Receive vital applicable know-how and best practices to prepare you for any emerging future opportunities within your family, business, and investment activities, and beyond.

Benefit from exchanging ideas and experiences with your peers from Europe, USA, and beyond, and benchmark against each other

Key Topics to be Covered:

Learn timely, relevant insights, actionable strategies, and effective solutions for any challenges you may be facing.

Receive vital applicable know-how and best practices to prepare you for any emerging future opportunities within your family, business, and investment activities, and beyond.

Benefit from exchanging ideas and experiences with your peers from Europe, USA, and beyond, and benchmark against each other

Receive vital applicable know-how and best practices to prepare you for any emerging future opportunities within your family, business, and investment activities, and beyond.

Key focus areas include:

Revolutionary sustainable forestry

Traditional arts for the future: Austrian preservation of tradition and innovation

Agricultural innovation by becoming organic

Networking with trailblazers

Who should attend?

  • UHNWIs
  • Business & Legacy Families
  • Single Family Office & Private Multi Family Office Executives
  • Heads of Family Foundations

Wealth & Society- Vienna Tour 2024

08:00

Breakfast and introduction

Our hosts will provide an introduction to the programme, site visits, and key innovation trends during the tour.

09:00

Sustainable forestry in action: Exploring the Franz Mayr-Melnhof-Saurau model

Spanning 32,400 hectares, with 28,000 hectares dedicated to forest and 21,800 hectares to commercial forestry, this visit showcases Austria's largest private forestry company. Attendees will gain insights into sustainable forest management and innovative environmental practices in a setting where ecological responsibility meets commercial success.

12:00

Lunch will be hosted at the Sacher Hotel, world-renowned for its Sacher-Torte, a culinary delight. As a historic restaurant, The Sacher is perfect for business meetings because of its refined classic ambience with friendly and impeccable service.

13:00

Visit Less is More, a Vienna-based organic cosmetics brand

Dr. Doris Brandhuber's Less is More line of cosmetics and personal care items mimics the complex mechanisms found in nature. To create their eco-friendly cosmetics, the brand repurposes powerful, naturally occurring substances. Discover how the principles of Less is More—inspired by nature—encapsulate efficiency and simplicity.

15:00

Visiting an research institute, Vienna is known for its academic excellence and research: Home to top universities and research institutions.

18:00

Austrian Dinner with Wiener Shnitzel and Apfel strudel.

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09:00

Timeless craftsmanship at Vienna Porcelain Manufactory Augarten

Vienna Porcelain Manufactory Augarten, established in 1718, is one of Europe's oldest porcelain manufacturers. The Augarten Porcelain Museum, showcases a collection of historic and contemporary porcelain pieces. Blending traditional artistry with modern design, Augarten also offers elegant home accessories, such as glassware and fine cutlery.

11:00

Coffee and cake at Café Central: A taste of Viennese history

Indulge in an authentic Viennese experience at Café Central, renowned for its coffee and cakes and its legacy as a hub for intellectuals and artists, shaping Vienna's cultural and culinary scene.

13:00

Lunch with a VC: Uncovering Austria's investment landscape

A seasoned venture capitalist will provide a deep dive into Austria's capital-raising dynamics, covering current trends, challenges, and opportunities in investments. Gain valuable insights into the nuances of domestic fundraising and the evolving venture capital environment.

14:30

Exploring Vienna's startup scene: A journey through innovation

Explore Vienna's startup ecosystem by visiting to co-working spaces, incubators, and accelerators. Engage with entrepreneurs, network, and learn about mentorship and resources driving Vienna's burgeoning startup community.

18:00

Evening elegance at Nicolaihof: Austria's winemaking heritage

Wind down at Nicolaihof, a historic winery, for an evening of sophisticated wine tasting. Enjoy their finest wines in a rustic setting, complemented by a curated organic dinner, showcasing the harmonious blend of traditional winemaking and contemporary culinary excellence.

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Registration

US$ 12,800

(Early Bird US$ 10,800)
  • Full access to the Wealth & Society - Vienna Tour 2024 (24 - 25 Sep)
  • Access to Wealth & Society Summit 2024 (26 - 27 Sep)
  • Access to event slides and videos
  • 5 nights accommodation (23 - 28 Sep)
  • All program-related breakfasts, lunches, and select dinners
  • Excludes airfare, visa fees, and airport transfers.

Venue

  • Agenda and Speaking Opportunities
  • Sponsorship & Delegate Registration:

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