Invest in Lower Ausria in Bratislava –
Location Advantages in Lower Austria
Innovation meets investment: Lower Austria as your business hub. ecoplus, the Business Agency of the Province of Lower Austria, invites Slovak companies as well as international businesses from neighbouring countries to an exclusive location event in Bratislava.
Discover new opportunities for your expansion and learn why Austria is one of Europe’s leading innovation locations.
Date
March 12, 2026, 10:00 - 12:30
Admission from 09:30
Location
Rakúske kultúrne centrum, Astoria Palace
Hodžovo námestie 1/A
811 03 Bratislava
Slovakia
This event gives international companies a clear and practical overview of how Austria supports business growth. From innovation and investment opportunities in Vienna and Lower Austria to the latest developments in AI, life sciences and the start‑up ecosystem. Experts will demonstrate how to successfully enter the Austrian market and explain the key tax and legal frameworks. You will also have the opportunity to meet Austrian location and industry specialists for direct business discussions.
Programme
- 09:30 – 10:00: Registration and breakfast
- 10:00 – 10:10: Welcome and opening remarks
- Johannes Wimmer, Austrian Ambassador to Slovakia
- Bettina Trojer, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Slovakia, Commercial Counsellor
- Moderation: Dana Höller‑Lipkova, ABA – INVEST in AUSTRIA, Advisor for Slovakia
- 10:10 – 10:35: Business & Innovation Location Austria
- What advantages does Austria offer as an innovation hub?
Birgit Reiter‑Braunwieser, ABA – INVEST in AUSTRIA, Director CEE Region - Business. Growth. Vienna.
Nela Sljivljak, Vienna Business Agency, Regional Manager CEE & SEE - Lower Austria and its new strategic business opportunities
Slavisa Milanovic, ecoplus, Head of Invest in Lower Austria - Testimonial – practical recommendations for expanding to Austria
- 10:35 – 10:55: Updates from ICT, Life Sciences and Start-ups
- AI Factory – a catalyst for AI‑driven innovation
Karl Kugler, AI Factory Austria, CEO - Life Sciences in Orth: Pharmapark Orth
Marian Bendik, Pharmapark Orth, CEO - Support for start‑up growth in Austria
Patrik Cesky, AWS Gründungsfonds, CEO - 10:55 – 11:20: Tax and legal aspects of establishing a company in Austria
- Expert discussion with:
Ulrich Paugger, Auditorea
Natália Ferienčíková, NFLaw - 11:20 – 12:30: Networking
- Individual discussions with Austrian experts
The event will be held in Slovak and English.
Participation is free of charge.
Please register using the form below:
YOUR CONTACT FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES
SLAVISA MILANOVIC
Head of Invest in Lower Austria
E: s.milanovic@ecoplus.at
