Impact Days 2025

Dear Impact Maker,

The world’s challenges are too complex for single solutions. If money alone could fix things, we wouldn’t still be here. If policy alone could change the rules, they’d already be rewritten. And if startups meeting investors were enough, the future would already look different.

Impact happens when unlikely forces collide—entrepreneurs and investors fueling bold ideas, corporate innovators and leaders dismantling old systems, policymakers driving reform, and civil society ensuring progress serves everyone.

This isn’t just another gathering—it’s where new alliances form, new ideas take root, and the future starts to take shape.

12-13 May, Vienna City Hall

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How can we create impact in a fragmented world?

Impact Days 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a movement to challenge our assumptions, expand our horizons, and redefine how we create impact in a fragmented world. By including more voices and opening our silos, we aim to uncover deeper truths and collectively chart a path toward a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future.

At the heart of this journey is the interplay of nature, technology, and people—three forces shaping our world in profound ways. By exploring their connections, tensions, and possibilities, we will navigate the complexities of our time, armed with the wisdom and strength that comes from true collaboration.

Join us at Impact Days

Here's a sneak peek of our agenda

We’re constantly updating our agenda and confirming more sessions. Watch this space for more.

May 12
Co-learning and masterclasses

Exclusive sessions designed for investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders to exchange insights, enhance expertise, and build strong networks. These master classes offer a unique space to deep dive into key topics, learn from experts, and connect with peers.

We follow this up with a gala dinner for an evening of connection, inspiration, and networking.

Pitch Perfect: Elevate Your Stage Presence & Presentation Skills

Your pitch is more than just words—it’s your chance to captivate investors, partners, and the audience with your vision and impact. Whether you’re preparing to take the stage at Impact Days or simply want to sharpen your presentation skills, this hands-on workshop will help you refine your message, boost confidence, and own the stage.

The Future of Impact Funds: Innovations & Lessons from the Field

With economic uncertainty, climate crises, and geopolitical instability reshaping the world, impact investors face a defining moment. Can impact funds rise to the challenge, or will traditional finance dictate the future?

Co-hosted by Impact Hub and the European Investment Fund (EIF), with opening insights from Chi Impact (CH), Funds for Good (BE) and more to come.

Gala Dinner

An elegant evening bringing together festival speakers, VIP guests, and key stakeholders. The dinner features inspiring keynotes and a carefully curated seating arrangement to foster meaningful connections and high-value networking.

May 13
Festival and After-Party

A full-day program featuring keynotes, panel discussions, startup pitches, and matchmaking, connecting impact-driven investors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Reflection & Collaboration Sessions provide space for deep discussions and co-creation.

The festival concludes with a celebratory evening marking 20 years of Impact Hub Global and 15 years of Impact Hub Vienna. Expect live music, DJs, and a vibrant atmosphere, creating the perfect setting for networking and celebration.

Impact Day 2025 Opening - Navigating a world in flux

Start your Impact Days 2025 experience with an engaging and welcoming opening session designed to connect, inspire, and set the tone for the day ahead.

The Health Revolution: AI, Innovation & Cross-Sector Action

With rising costs and health inequities, AI offers game-changing solutions—but scaling them requires collaboration. This session dives into public-private partnerships, investment trends, and tech-driven healthcare equity.

Impact Cities: Building Thriving Ecosystems for Innovation & Sustainability

Cities are at the forefront of tackling global challenges—from climate resilience and economic inclusion to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. But what does it take to create a thriving impact-driven ecosystem where businesses, investors, and policymakers collaborate effectively?

Rethinking Value: Monetizing Impact at a Macro Level

Sustainability must become the world’s most valuable asset class. This session explores radical financial models that make impact profitable—and inaction the greatest risk of all.

Investing in Nature: Unlocking Capital for a Regenerative Economy

As biodiversity loss threatens economies, investors and businesses are exploring new financing models to protect natural capital. This session covers nature-positive investments, innovative funding mechanisms, and strategies for scaling regenerative solutions.

Lost Youth? Mobilizing a Generation on the Edge

Disillusioned youth are turning to divisive narratives—but what if we could channel their energy into impact? Disillusioned youth are turning to divisive narratives—but what if we could channel their energy into impact?

Unlocking the Power of Africa’s Agritech Innovation

With rising demand for sustainable food systems, Africa is a key frontier for agritech innovation. This session explores how Europe and Africa can collaborate to scale high-impact solutions while ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth.

Financing Democracy: Investing in Our Democratic Future

Strategies to Strengthen and Innovate Democratic Institutions and Civic Engagement

Power Moves: Investing in the Future of Energy

Geopolitics, market shifts, and climate urgency are redefining energy investment. This session explores where capital is flowing, how to scale innovations, and the business models driving the transition.

Entrepreneurial Policy Making

Can policy be as agile and impactful as entrepreneurship? This session explores how startup-inspired strategies can drive bold, adaptive, and solution-driven policymaking.

EU’s Balancing Act: Security, Competitiveness & the Future of Sustainability

As defense spending rises and economic uncertainty grows, can Europe sustain its leadership in sustainability? This session explores the tension between security, competitiveness, and responsible investment.

Health on the Move: Integrating Mobility and Wellness in Emerging Cities

How can mobility drive better public health in fast-growing cities? This session explores active transport, urban design, and innovative solutions that make cities healthier, more livable, and more resilient.

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What is Impact Days?

Impact Days is Impact Hub Vienna’s annual flagship event, bringing together the impact ecosystem- entrepreneurs, business leaders, policy makers, civil society leaders and other impact drivers for two days of inspiration, collaboration, and action. It is centered around driving systemic impact, geared towards the pursuit of a more just and sustainable future.