Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony
Erste Campus | Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Following the official opening of the conference at the Hofburg, the Official Conference Dinner & Rittinger award will take place on Wednesday, 27.05.2025, at Erste Campus.
Schedule
| Admission | 19:00 |
| Start of Award Ceremony | 19:30 |
| Estimated End | 23:00 |
Attendance at own expense. Tickets can be purchased during the online registration process.
This special evening offers an elegant setting for networking and informal exchange among experts from research, industry, and policy. The modern architecture of the Erste Campus provides a striking contrast to the historic conference venue and reflects Austria’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
The evening will include:
- Elegant evening reception
- The official Rittinger Award ceremony
- Opportunities for networking and international exchange
The Gala Dinner is an ideal occasion to deepen professional connections while enjoying a refined culinary experience in one of Vienna’s contemporary landmark locations.
Directions
To get there from Hofburg walk to the “Ring” and take tram D (direction Wien Absberggasse) to station “Wien Quartier Belvedere”
Address: Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien
Link: https://www.erstegroup.com/en/about-us/erste-campus
Viennese Heurigen Evening in Neustift am Walde
Buschenschank Fuhrgassl Huber | Thursday, 28 May 2026
The Viennese wine tavern (Heurigen) event will take place on Thursday, 28.05.2025, at Buschenschank Fuhrgassl Huber in Neustift am Walde.
A bus transfer from the Hofburg to the Heuriger venue is organised for all participants. Return buses will operate from 22:00, bringing participants back to the Burgring. Near the Hofburg. The attendance of the event is included in your registration fee, however capacity is limited.
Schedule
| Departure from Hofburg (by bus) | 18:30 |
| Arrival & start at Heuriger | 19:00 |
| Return transfers (by bus) | from 22:00 to 23:00 |
Nestled among vineyards on the outskirts of the city, Grinzing offers an authentic atmosphere that has welcomed guests for centuries. A “Heuriger” is a traditional Austrian wine tavern where locally produced wine and regional specialties are served in a relaxed and convivial setting.
The evening includes:
- Traditional Austrian cuisine
- Local Viennese wines and tavern music
- Informal networking in a unique cultural environment
This social event provides the perfect opportunity to continue discussions from the conference in a relaxed setting and to experience Viennese hospitality at its finest.
Address: Neustift am Walde 68, 1190 Wien