Invest in Lower Austria in Budapest -
Business Opportunities for Hungarian Companies
ecoplus, the Business Agency of Lower Austria, cordially invites Hungarian companies to an exclusive location event in Budapest.
Discover fresh perspectives and business opportunities for your company in Austria, and learn why Lower Austria serves as a key innovation hub for Hungarian enterprises looking to expand in the region.
Austria and the Vienna region offer an excellent central location for innovative companies to access both the Austrian market and the DACH region. Particularly in the fields of ICT, CleanTech/GreenTech, and life sciences, Austria and the area around Vienna have developed into one of Europe’s leading regions.
The event will present the business potential of the Austrian market and explain the factors that can help you enter the Austrian market through practical examples. Get to know Austria better, learn about key legal and tax issues, and connect with our experts.
Date
March 17, 2026, 17:00 - 20:00
Admission from 16:30
Location
Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
Váci út 116-118
1133 Budapest
Hungary
Austria as a Business Location and Innovation Hub
Austria, especially the region surrounding Vienna, ranks among the most attractive locations for innovative companies aiming to access the Austrian market and the broader DACH region. Its central position in Europe, combined with dynamic growth in key sectors such as ICT, CleanTech/GreenTech, and Life Sciences, makes it one of the leading innovation hubs on the continent.
During the event, you will gain practical insights into market opportunities in Austria. Through real-world examples, you’ll learn which factors are critical for a successful market entry. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about legal and tax frameworks and engage directly with our experts.
Program
- 16:30 – 17:00: Registration
- 17:00 – 17:10: Welcome Remarks
- Moderation: Orsolya Krammer-Szányi, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, Commercial Section of the Austrian Embassy
- Philipp Schramel, Commercial Counsellor, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, Commercial Section of the Austrian Embassy
- Representative of Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
- 17:10 – 17:40 Austria as a Business Location and Innovation Hub
- What advantages does Austria offer for Hungarian companies?
Birgit Reiter-Braunwieser and Balazs Kovacs, ABA – Invest in Austria - Vienna, A City of Business and Innovation
Nela Sljivjlak and Eva Johnson, Vienna Business Agency - New Opportunities in Lower Austria
Slavisa Milanovic, ecoplus – Business Agency of the Province of Lower Austria - Success Stories from Carinthia
Andreas Hren, BABEG - Experiences of Hungarian companies operating in Austria
- What advantages does Austria offer for Hungarian companies?
- 17:40 – 18:00: Current Developments in the ICT Sector
- The AI Factory as a Catalyst for AI-Driven Innovation
Dorottya Zelei, AI Factory Austria - Updates from the Life Science Sector: Pharmapark Orth
Marian Bendik, CEO Pharmapark Orth
- The AI Factory as a Catalyst for AI-Driven Innovation
- 18:00 – 18:20 Panel Discussion: Legal and Tax Aspects of Establishing a Business in Austria
- Which legal form is most suitable? Which tax aspects need to be considered?
Dr. Tibor Gálffy, Gálffy & Vecsey
Villő Matern-Józsa, Fal-Con
- Which legal form is most suitable? Which tax aspects need to be considered?
- 18:20 – 20:00: Networking Reception
- Opportunity for personal expert consultations.
- Opportunity for personal expert consultations.
Event languages: Hungarian and English.
Participation is free of charge.
Please register by 16 March 2026:
YOUR CONTACT FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES
SLAVISA MILANOVIC
Head of Invest in Lower Austria
E: s.milanovic@ecoplus.at
