Crowd in Motion – AI at the Austrian Innovation Forum 2026

Austria’s best ideas take the stage – at the 16th Austrian Innovation Forum, the leading annual forum for innovation in Austria. Over two days, leaders, researchers and innovators come together to question the status quo and boldly take new paths.

Right in the middle of it on 7 October 2026: EDIH Crowd in Motion – AI, as part of the ideas challenge “Zukunft der Innovation – Beyond Optimization”.

From 10:10 to 11:00, our workshop “CROWD IN MOTION – Wie Ideen Kraft entfalten” will take place. Reinhard Willfort, Founder and Managing Director of isn – innovation service network and a partner in EDIH Crowd in Motion – AI, and Christoph Schwald, Executive Vice President Research, Development and Innovation, TÜV AUSTRIA HOLDING AG, will discuss with the challenge winners how ideas turn into real innovations.

At 12:40, there will also be a dedicated moment on the main stage, where the winners of the “Zukunft der Innovation – Beyond Optimization” challenge will be presented live. The strongest ideas from the community challenge leave the digital platform and step onto the grand stage of the Austrian Innovation Forum.

“Beyond Optimization” Idea Challenge

As part of the challenge, we are looking for bold, visionary ideas – not classic process optimisation, not yesterday’s best practice. Ideas can be submitted until 24 August 2026, giving you the chance to take part in the workshop and secure a ticket to the Austrian Innovation Forum. The challenge is run by EDIH Crowd in Motion – AI and isn – innovation service network together with Succus Wirtschaftsforen and TÜV Austria.

👉 Take part in the challenge now: crowdinmotion.innovation.at

The forum takes place at the ERSTE Campus in Vienna. Registration is required and participation is subject to a fee. The Austrian Innovation Forum is organised by Succus.

More information about the forum: Austrian Innovation Forum 2026

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