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CIMIx 2026 | The Transformation Edition

27–29 Jan 2026 | Vienna, Austria

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Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | 09:00 - 10:00

CIMIx 2026 - Where It All Begins (EN/DE)

Location:Main Stage (Julius-Raab-Saal)Track:Connecting the Dots

This is where CIMIx 2026 begins.

Different perspectives come together to explore how creativity, business and international cooperation are shaping the future. In short, focused impulses and conversations, speakers share why creative industries matter - and what is changing across markets, sectors and borders.

Expect inspiration, orientation and a few moments that will make you think differently.

A strong start for three days of exchange, ideas and new connections.

This opening session will be held in both English and German.

6 speakers

  • Cornelia Ertl

    Moderator

    www.moderatorin.at

  • Gudrun Hager

    Chief Operating Officer

    ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA / AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA

  • Cynthia Lehner

    Project Manager

    Enterprise Europe Network Austria

  • Gerin Trautenberger

    Director EIT Culture Creativity Southeast & Alps

    European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) - Culture & Creativity

  • Marie-Theres Zirm

    Managing Director

    cardamom - Agentur zur Förderung des guten Geschmacks

  • Sylvia Vana

    Head of Department for Investment Promotion, Business Services and Industrial Policy

    Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft, Energie und Tourismus