Event Agenda

Enjoy an one hour guided walk around Innsbruck and see the main sights. Hosted by our partner Innsbruck Marketing . Meeting point: Hofburg (Entrance Rennweg 1 – in front of the archway into the courtyard)

17:00 - 23:00

Wall of Innovation

In-personAgnes Heller Haus - University InnsbruckNetworking

18:00 - 19:00

Welcome to Skinnovation

In-personAgnes Heller Haus - University InnsbruckNetworking

19:00 - 20:15

5 Steps Matter - mastering life crises and empower your mind

In-personAgnes Heller Haus - University InnsbruckTalk

Leadership
Health & Science

1 speaker

20:15 - 23:00

Dinner & Networking

In-personAgnes Heller Haus - University InnsbruckNetworking

Be our guest and enjoy some food while meeting your fellow Skinnovators.

Thursday, 27 March 2025

07:45 - 19:30

Checkin

In-personParking Axamer LizumCheckIn & Bus Transfer

08:00 - 08:45

Skibus to Axamer Lizum

In-personExternCheckIn & Bus Transfer

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08:30 - 15:45

Podcast Gondel hosted by Leitner

In-personHoadlbahn MiddlestationPodcast

Inspiring conversations at altitude! Founders, investors, and industry leaders connect mid-air to discuss innovation, tech, and the future of business with great podcast Hosts.

Hosted by

Leitner - Skadii

Sterzing, Italy

09:00 - 09:45

Rise & Shine Yoga and Meditation hosted by Susanne & Iva

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewActivities

Start your day right with Yoga & Meditation at 2300 m altitude

1 speaker

09:00 - 10:00

Academic Early Bird Breakfast hosted by University of Innsbruck

In-personOlympiabahn CafeNetworking

Enjoy some coffee and tea and snacks while exchanging with fellow academics and people active in the field of academic entrepreneurship.

1 speaker

Hosted by

Universität Innsbruck

09:00 - 16:00

Networking & Booth Area hosted by Austria Wirtschaftsservice

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKONetworking

The place to be to connect with your fellow Skinovators.

Hosted by

aws Connect by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)

Wien, Austria

09:45 - 10:15

The Founder Revolution: Bold Leadership in Uncertain Times

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Female Empowerment
Leadership

1 speaker

The next Trillion Euro Opportunities

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

10:00 - 10:45

Best Practices: Startup-Academia Interaction

In-personOlympiabahn CafeNetworking

Academia

Networking session for academics and people active in the field of academic entrepreneurship.

10:00 - 11:00

Interacting with Corporates - Do’s Don’ts & Must-Knows

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Masterclass

Health & Science
Finance, Insurance & Legal
Relationship building & partnerships
Building a startup & creating growth

Learn how to navigate the complex world of corporate-startup partnerships with confidence. This hands-on session reveals the key do’s and don’ts, helps you avoid common pitfalls.

1 speaker

10:00 - 11:30

MeetingsIn-person

1-on-1 Matchmaking Thursday

1-to-1 Tables (Networking Area)
Free Meeting Point (AWS Booth)

Meeting duration:15 minute time slots

One-on-one meetings at Hoadl House Upstairs (Networking Area). Find interesting meeting partners and arrange a conversation at the numbered tables or the free meeting spot at the AWS Booth. Let’s connect!

10:15 - 11:00

Meet-Up with Susanne & Workshop on Transformational Leadership & Scientific Insights (invitation-only)

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewMasterclass

Female Empowerment
Leadership

1 speaker

10:30 - 11:00

Around Product Market Fit: No excuses – The importance of a scalable business backbone for growth

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Building a startup & creating growth

2 speakers

Securing the Right Investor & Building Lasting Partnerships

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Talk

Relationship building & partnerships

1 speaker

10:30 - 11:10

The Power of Community: Building, Engaging & Scaling Impact - Hosted by BOLD Community

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOPanel Discussion

Community
Relationship building & partnerships

Panel discussion on community building moderated by Lea Krebs

5 speakers

Hosted by

BOLD Community

Vienna, Austria

11:00 - 11:45

From Research to Reality: How Universities Drive Innovation - Academic Panel Discussion

In-personOlympiabahn CafePanel Discussion

Academia

This panel explores how universities drive research-based innovation by fostering entrepreneurship, supporting venture creation, and collaborating with industry to turn scientific ideas into market-ready solutions.

5 speakers

11:15 - 11:45

Female Founders Q&A

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewQ&A

Female Empowerment
Leadership

Are you a female founder looking for insights, support, and real talk about the challenges of entrepreneurship? Join our interactive Q&A session designed specifically for women.

2 speakers

11:15 - 11:45

Good data, Great AI - Unlocking the Power of AI with Strong Data Governance

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Data & AI

1 speaker

The Art of Building Products: Lessons from N26, Vivy & Tomorrow University

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Leadership
Health & Science
Building a startup & creating growth
Academia

1 speaker

The battle for trust - How to build reputation and overcome crises

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Talk

Relationship building & partnerships
Intercultural Communication

1 speaker

The role of social brands in 2025

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Talk

Community

The role of social brands in 2025

1 speaker

12:00 - 13:00

Hosted Lunch Tables

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOHosted Lunch Tables

18 speakers

12:00 - 13:00

Investors Lunch hosted by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (investors only)

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewNetworking

Exclusive Lunch for Investors only.

1 speaker

Hosted by

aws Connect by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)

Wien, Austria

13:30 - 14:00

Dare to be ALL PROFIT: A Mindset for Meaningful Growth

In-personOlympiabahn CafeTalk

Sustainability
Community
Relationship building & partnerships

1 speaker

De-Bunking Founder Myths: How it’s possible to found a company on your own terms

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Investing & Funding

1 speaker

From Student Project to Startup: The Journey to Making Hyperloop a Reality

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Talk

Data & AI
Building a startup & creating growth
Academia

1 speaker

Turning Passion into Impact: The Rise, Fall & Rebirth of a Movement

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Leadership
Community
Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

13:30 - 14:00

Fun Pitchlympics 1/3

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Activities

The ultimate founder showdown! In this fast-paced competition, participants face off 1-on-1 in creative pitch challenges—but they don’t pitch their own startups.

1 speaker

13:30 - 15:45

Later Stage Skilft Pitch hosted by Leitner

In-personHoadlbahn MiddlestationPitching

The Later Stage Pitch (mainly Seed & Series A) at Skinnovation 2025 offers a unique and dynamic setting for startups to pitch in front of investors.

Hosted by

Leitner - Skadii

Sterzing, Italy

14:00 - 14:45

Networking Gondola with various topics

In-personHoadlbahn Mountain StationNetworking

Network in a gondola like never before! 🚠

14:15 - 14:45

Beyond AI wrappers: How to strategically navigate AI evolution

In-personOlympiabahn CafeTalk

Data & AI

1 speaker

Mastering Acceleration: How to Scale, Lead & Build a Winning Culture

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Leadership
Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

Start-up-Mindset hits Global Player

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Talk

Sports Tech
Building a startup & creating growth
Intercultural Communication

1 speaker

The Truth About New Work: Successes, Failures & Lessons Learned

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Community
Intercultural Communication

1 speaker

Walk The Talk - Do What You Love

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Talk

Health & Science
Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

14:15 - 14:45

Impact Founders Q&A

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewQ&A

Meet and greet with Raphael Fellmer, Fabian Eckert and Nadja King to ask them questions about building an impact startup. Moderated by Anna Regina

4 speakers

15:00 - 15:30

Authentic & Embodied Leadership: Thriving as a (Female) Founder

In-personOlympiabahn CafeTalk

Female Empowerment
Leadership

1 speaker

From Athlete to Entrepreneur: What Business Can Learn from Sports

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Talk

Sports & Tourism
Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

The Art of Bootstrapping: How to Build Big with a Small Budget

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

Welcome to the Broligarchy

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Talk

Female Empowerment
Leadership

1 speaker

15:00 - 15:30

Family & Startup Q&A Session

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewQ&A

Meet and greet with Elisa Naranjo, Aline Gallois-Trautmann and Anna Breidt to ask them questions about building a startup and family at the same time. Moderated by Fabienne Grieshaber

4 speakers

15:00 - 15:45

Beyond the Hype: How Generative AI is Shaping Our Future

In-personHoadl StubnPanel Discussion

Data & AI
Information & Communication Technology

Panel Discussion about generative AI moderated by Antonia Rinesch

5 speakers

16:00 - 16:45

Fun Pitchlympics 2/3

In-personHoadl StubnActivities

The ultimate founder showdown! In this fast-paced competition, participants face off 1-on-1 in creative pitch challenges—but they don’t pitch their own startups.

1 speaker

16:00 - 17:00

Investors Cocktail hosted by Onsight Ventures

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewNetworking

Exclusive Cocktail for Investors only

2 speakers

Hosted by

Onsight Ventures

Innsbruck, Austria

Manufacturing Scholarship Meetup hosted by EIT Manufacturing

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewNetworking

Exclusive Cocktail for all Manufacturing Scholarship Awardees

2 speakers

Hosted by

EIT Manufacturing East GmbH

Vienna, Austria

Scale Up Scholarship Meetup hosted by SAP for Startups

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewNetworking

Exclusive Cocktail for all Scale Up Scholarship Awardees

2 speakers

Hosted by

SAP

Berlin | Vienna | Zurich, Germany

Tyrolean Startup Cocktail hosted by Raiffeisen-Landesbank Tirol

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewNetworking

Exclusive Cocktail for Startups from Tyrol or Focus on Tyrol

16:00 - 19:00

Official Hoadl Sundowner Party hosted by Bold Community

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKONetworking

Bold Community is inviting for the Skinnovation Sundowner Party

1 speaker

Hosted by

BOLD Community

Vienna, Austria

19:00 - 19:30

Skibus back to Innsbruck

In-personParking Axamer LizumCheckIn & Bus Transfer

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20:00 - 21:00

Side Event: Innsbruck City Tour

In-personExternSide Events

20:30 - 23:05

Speakers Dinner hosted by BOLD Community (Registration closed - fully booked)

In-personExternNetworking

1 speaker

Hosted by

BOLD Community

Vienna, Austria

Friday, 28 March 2025

07:15 - 10:00

Official Skinnovation Skitour

In-personParking Axamer LizumActivities

ONLY WAITLIST SPOTS AVAILABLE

4 speakers

07:45 - 19:30

Checkin

In-personParking Axamer LizumCheckIn & Bus Transfer

Welcome to Skinnovation Get your Skinnovation Name Badge including lift tickets which give you access to the event. At the checkin you will also get our Skinnovation bandana and a sticker for your helmet to be easily recognized at the ski resort.

08:00 - 08:45

Skibus to Axamer Lizum

In-personExternCheckIn & Bus Transfer

TICKET NEEDED! - BUY TICKET HERE Thursday: https://ti.to/skinnovation/skinnovation-2025/with/if5rq0cmgb8 Friday: https://ti.to/skinnovation/skinnovation-2025/with/qwyd15ky0yq

08:30 - 15:45

Podcast Gondel hosted by Leitner

In-personHoadlbahn MiddlestationPodcast

Inspiring conversations at altitude! Founders, investors, and industry leaders connect mid-air to discuss innovation, tech, and the future of business interviewed by great podcast hosts.

Hosted by

Leitner - Skadii

Sterzing, Italy

09:00 - 09:45

Early Bird Ecosystem Breakfast hosted by Startup Tirol

In-personOlympiabahn CafeNetworking

Relationship building & partnerships
Building a startup & creating growth

Join us for the Early Bird Ecosystem Breakfast and connect with fellow Skinnovators from ecosystem builder.

Hosted by

Startup.Tirol

Innsbruck, Austria

09:00 - 09:45

Rise & Shine Yoga and Meditation hosted by Susanne & Iva

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewActivities

Start your day right with Yoga & Meditation at 2300 m altitude

2 speakers

09:00 - 15:00

Startup Fair

In-personHoadl Sun DeckStartup Fair

Come and visit the Skinnovation Startup Fair and discover the newest innovation from our startups.

09:00 - 16:00

Networking & Booth Area hosted by Austria Wirtschaftsservice

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKONetworking

The perfect place to connect with your fellow Skinnovators

Hosted by

aws Connect by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)

Wien, Austria

09:45 - 10:15

(CANCELED) Successfully building a remote first company

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Information & Communication Technology
Community
Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

Startup-Corporate Synergy: Lessons from Manufacturing Partnerships

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Manufacturing & Industry
Relationship building & partnerships

1 speaker

09:45 - 10:15

Early Stage Skilift Pitch (Round 1)

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Pitching

The Early Stage Pitch (mainly Idea & Pre-Seed) at Skinnovation 2025 offers a unique and dynamic setting for startups to pitch in front of investors.

09:45 - 10:15

Ecosystem Pitch hosted by Startup Tirol

In-personOlympiabahn CafeNetworking

Join the ecosystem meetup for startup ecosystem representatives from around the world. Connect, collaborate, and tackle shared challenges in an interactive workshop format designed for meaningful exchange.

Hosted by

Startup.Tirol

Innsbruck, Austria

10:00 - 11:00

Negotiation Playbook: From 'Oh No' to 'Oh Yes

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Masterclass

Female Empowerment
Building a startup & creating growth
Investing & Funding

2 speakers

10:30 - 11:00

Early Stage Skilift Pitch (Round 2)

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Pitching

The Early Stage Pitch (mainly Idea & Pre-Seed) at Skinnovation 2025 offers a unique and dynamic setting for startups to pitch in front of investors.

10:30 - 11:00

Sports Tech Jam - Startups disrupting the winter sports industry

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewQ&A

Sports Tech

3 speakers

10:30 - 11:00

Surviving the startup game – resilience & personal growth in times of change

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

10:30 - 11:10

Corporate Venturing 2025 – Successful Models & Future Trends hosted by aws

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOPanel Discussion

Building a startup & creating growth
Investing & Funding

Panel discussion about corporate venturing moderated by Moritz Weinhofer

5 speakers

Hosted by

aws Connect by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)

Wien, Austria

10:30 - 11:45

Ecosystem World Cafe hosted by Startup Tirol

In-personOlympiabahn CafeNetworking

10:30 - 13:30

Ski Race hosted by Junge Wirtschaft Tirol & Startup Tirol

In-personRacing Track at 'Damenabfahrt'Activities

Fun Ski Race for everyone

Hosted by

Wirtschaftskammer Tirol

11:00 - 11:45

Feedback and Q&A (Early Stage Pitch)

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Pitching

No prior matchmaking, but an open format for spontaneous exchange.

11:00 - 11:45

Networking Gondola with various topics

In-personHoadlbahn Mountain StationNetworking

Network in a gondola like never before! 🚠

11:15 - 11:45

5 Years, 25% Recognition: What It Takes to Build a Brand

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Community
Building a startup & creating growth
Brand Building

1 speaker

E-commerce Unplugged - our pivot from D2C to offline retail

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Retail
Brand Building

2 speakers

Founders First: Building a Startup That Thrives

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Talk

Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

11:15 - 11:45

Serial founders Q&A with Christian Rebernik

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewQ&A

Meet and greet with Christian Rebernik to ask him your questions. Moderated by Antonia Rinesch

2 speakers

12:00 - 13:00

Corporate Lunch hosted by Standortagentur Tirol

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewNetworking

Exclusive Lunch for Corporates only

12:00 - 13:00

Hosted Lunch Tables

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOHosted Lunch Tables

18 speakers

13:30 - 14:00

Courage Over Caution in Times of Crisis – Our Key Survival Learnings

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

Fake it till you stream it: How we created a hype around a series that didn’t even exist

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Talk

Brand Building

2 speakers

From Chaos to Scale: Cracking the Growth Code through Right Op Modeling

In-personOlympiabahn CafeTalk

Building a startup & creating growth

2 speakers

From Ropeways to Software – Leitner’s Journey to Smart Resort Management

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Data & AI
Information & Communication Technology

2 speakers

Leapfrogging Growth in mobility: Scaling a Startup in a multi-stakeholder industry

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Talk

Relationship building & partnerships
Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

13:30 - 15:30

MeetingsIn-person

1-on-1 Matchmaking Friday

1-to-1 Tables (Networking Area)
Free Meeting Point (AWS Booth)

Meeting duration:15 minute time slots

14:00 - 15:30

Professional Ski Technique Training by Mountain Guides

In-personHoadl Sun DeckActivities

Nina Gigele and Matthias Haunold are here to take your skiing to new heights.

2 speakers

14:15 - 14:45

AI Goes to War: How Defense Tech Is Creating the Next Wave of Unicorns

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Talk

Data & AI

Forget chatbots — the most advanced AI is being built for the battlefield. From autonomous drones to real-time threat detection, defense has become the most aggressive driver of AI innovation today.

1 speaker

Bridging the Gap: How Startups Win Big with Corporate Giants

In-personLizumer Hof (next to Olympiabahn Valley Station)Talk

Relationship building & partnerships
Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

Getting ready for VC money – Legal lessons learned from Austrian largest Start-up Financing Rounds

In-personHoadl StubnTalk

Finance, Insurance & Legal

2 speakers

How to Social Impact: Create something that matters.

In-personOlympiabahn CafeTalk

Community
Building a startup & creating growth

How to Social Impact: Create something that matters.

1 speaker

Minimalism for Maximum Impact: What Business Can Learn from Extreme Mountaineering

In-personHoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTalk

Leadership
Community
Health & Science
Sports & Tourism
Relationship building & partnerships
Building a startup & creating growth

1 speaker

14:15 - 14:45

Pitch on demand! Hosted by NOI

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewMasterclass

Relationship building & partnerships
Building a startup & creating growth
Investing & Funding
Brand Building

Master the art of on-the-spot pitching with NOI Techpark and Onsight Ventures - win over any audience, anytime.

3 speakers

Hosted by

NOI Techpark

Bolzano, Italy

15:00 - 15:30

Automation & AI to supercharge your business - Do more, faster with less

In-personOlympiabahn CafeTalk

Data & AI
Building a startup & creating growth

Automation & AI to supercharge your business - Do more, faster with less

1 speaker

Mission Impossible Leadership – Strategies for Extraordinary Challenges

In-personOlympiabahn (Start at Valley Station)Talk

Leadership

1 speaker

15:00 - 15:30

Q&A Session with Benedikt Böhm

In-personHoadl Innsbruck ViewQ&A

Leadership
Community
Sports & Tourism
Relationship building & partnerships
Building a startup & creating growth

Meet and greet with Benedikt Böhm to ask him your questions. Moderated by Philip Prestele

2 speakers

15:00 - 15:45

Investment Unplugged: Honest Insights from Startup Investors

In-personHoadl StubnPanel Discussion

Investing & Funding

What really goes on behind closed doors when investors decide where to put their money? In this candid discussion, investors share their thought processes, investment strategies, and the biggest mistakes founders make when seeking funding.

5 speakers

16:00 - 16:45

Final Run for Skinnovation 2025 with Yeti

In-personHoadl Sun DeckActivities

One Last Ride with the Yeti: Join the Final Skinnovation2025 Downhill!

1 speaker

Hosted by

Skinnovation

Innsbruck, Austria

Fun Pitchlympics 3/3

In-personHoadl StubnActivities

The ultimate founder showdown! In this fast-paced competition, participants face off 1-on-1 in creative pitch challenges—but they don’t pitch their own startups.

1 speaker

17:00 - 17:45