Vienna, the picturesque capital of Austria was ranked the world’s most reputable cities in 2016 (The Reputation Institute) and came in at the top position for Mercer Quality of Living in 2018. Vienna is the cultural, economic, and political center of Austria, a cohesive representation of the classical and modern. The city’s rich history in the arts, science and a long roster of famous Viennese has made it a destination for incentive and association meetings alike.
Planning an unusual meeting, there are a few venues that might pique your interest. Check out the Imperial Palace and historical venue, Hofburg Vienna. Perfect for an opening reception or a banquet, Hofburg Vienna is able to accommodate 4,900 delegates! Situated in the center of Vienna, this venue has been tapped to host the 2018 International Wine Festival.
Take a walk like one of Vienna’s most celebrated scientist, Sigmund Freud:
So it comes to no surprise that the World Congress on Psychotherapy will be taking place in Vienna in 2023. Birthplace to Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, this will be a homecoming for this program. The World Congress is scheduled to take place at Sigmund Freud University.
Part of this year’s program would include the Freudian Walks. Freud was known to take walks with his patients around the university as it helped to effectively engage with them.
As an innovative hub, Vienna ranks 10th in Europe for startups. Waytation, a Vienna-based and successful startup is offering the first seamless technology to capture and analyze visitor’s experience at any conference or exhibition. This is a game changer for the industry! For the very first time, congress and exhibition organizers have the possibility to visualize and understand the interactions and behavior of their participants. The ability to create relevant and valuable content targeted at the visitors will hopefully optimize opportunities in sales, marketing and overall experience.
With different activities taking place all year round, it’s no surprise the city of Vienna hosted more than 4,000 events and at least 611,000 people in 2017!
