Explore Our Events 2026
From healthcare and strategy to AI, engineering, and usability — every event is built around people, progress, and real-world impact.
One ticket gives you access to all main conferences taking place October 13–15, 2026.
Additional specialised events take place throughout the Graz Connects week.
European Automation & Robotics Talks
Oct 5
Automation Technologies Styria and GMAR have joined forces in order to establish a new conference – EUROPEAN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION TALKS – dedicated to trending topics in Automation and Robotics.
Castle of lost Magic – Strategy & Experience Design
Oct 5 – 8
Immersive three-day workshop for leaders, CX, and marketing professionals who want to build human-centred strategies, design memorable customer experiences, and turn vision into emotional impact that drives loyalty and growth.
Critical Operations Forum
Oct 13 – 14
For professionals responsible for safety-critical systems in healthcare, infrastructure, emergency response, or industry. Learn how human-centred design improves reliability, decision-making, and performance in high-risk environments.
Medical SCIENCE Talks
Oct 13 – 14
Researchers, healthcare professionals, and innovators explore how human-centred design, AI, and medical technology improve healthcare outcomes, usability, and healthy aging — connecting scientific research with real-world application.
AI – Assisted Design & Engineering by IREB and iSAQB
Oct 14
Intensive bootcamp for requirements engineers, architects, developers, and digital product teams exploring how AI is transforming design processes, system architecture, and software engineering.
Fluid Human System Interaction Symposium
Oct 14 – 15
Interdisciplinary exchange for experts in mobility, healthcare, and technology focusing on human-centred interaction concepts and the design of future human-machine ecosystems.
Valuemanagers Summit
Oct 14 – 15
Europe’s leading conference on value management, product value enhancement, AI, and sustainable innovation.
World Usability Congress
Oct 13 -15
One of the world’s leading conferences for UX strategy, usability, design, and innovation — bringing together global experts and decision-makers.
Unicorn – Vibeathon
Oct 12,13,14 or 15
A hands-on workshop and hackathon format for non-technical founders who want to build functional AI-supported prototypes in just a few hours.
Graz Connects in numbers
Graz Connects brings together over 10 specialised services or events in Graz, Austria, uniting business, research and creative minds around human-centred innovation.
Attendees
+1200
Partner organisations
+7
years of experience
+20
countries represented
+50
Become a sponsor of Graz Connects
Put your brand in front of international decision-makers, innovators, and industry leaders.
Graz Connects gives sponsors the opportunity to gain visibility, build valuable connections, and position themselves where human-centred innovation shapes the future.
GRAZ – Where Ideas Meet People
Graz is more than a destination — it is a place where innovation, creativity, and meaningful exchange come together.
Located in the south of Austria, Graz combines the energy of a leading research and business hub with the warmth and accessibility of a highly connected city.
Big enough to inspire and small enough to connect, Graz offers the ideal setting for learning, networking, and new perspectives.
Why GrazConnects?
Graz Connects is more than an event series. It is a platform where international experts from business, research, healthcare, technology, and the creative industries come together to exchange ideas, build connections, and shape meaningful innovation.
Interdisciplinary Topics
A broad range of topics across research, business, healthcare, design, and technology creates fresh perspectives and valuable exchange.
International Experts
Learn from experienced speakers, practitioners, and thought leaders with real-world insight and global perspective.
A Setting Built for Connection
Graz Connects creates the right environment for networking, collaboration, and turning ideas into action.
Your next Team Event
Graz Connects is the ideal opportunity to bring your team together in a setting that combines inspiration, learning, and meaningful exchange.
Make your team event part of something bigger in 2026: an international gathering that connects different disciplines, fresh perspectives, and shared creativity — all in the inspiring setting of Graz.
It is where collaboration happens naturally — and where your next idea, project, or partnership can begin.
Supporters, Partners & Sponsors
Graz Connects is built on collaboration. Together with strong partners and supporters, we create an event series that connects people, disciplines, and ideas.
Together, we create meaningful connections.
Contact us for individual requests
Whether you want to sponsor, speak, partner with us, or plan a tailored experience, we look forward to hearing from you.
The Network Behind Graz Connects
Graz Connects is made possible by strong partners from business, research, education, healthcare, and the creative industries. Together, we build a network that drives innovation, collaboration, and international exchange in Graz.
Together, we make connections happen.
