Industry-Workshops

Pre-conference workshops will be held on Sunday, June 14^th.

If you are interested in organizing a workshop, please contact office@icsmge2026.org.

Key conditions are:

- The venue including the usual technology (projector, screen, etc.) and catering for the coffee break and/or lunch will be provided.

- We do not pay a honorarium for the workshop organizers.

- Participants are required to pay a participation fee for the workshop. Workshop organizers may nominate up to 5 speakers for a half day or up to 10 speakers for a full day free of charge.

Classical Concert

Vienna has a rich tradition in classical music, dating back to the 18th century, inspiring composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. Today, the city continues to be a significant centre for classical music, with renowned orchestras, opera houses, and music institutions regularly presenting world-class performances.

On Monday, the 15^th of June, a classical concert at the Wiener Konzerthaus will be organized exclusively for the participants of the conference.

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Postersessions

Poster sessions will be held during the event. These sessions are expected to take place directly in the halls of the respective sessions.

Panoramic city tour of Vienna

Discover Vienna in comfort on an engaging panoramic tour! From the baroque splendour of the Belvedere to the magnificent Ringstrasse and the modern UNO-City, you will experience the city in all its facets.

Between imperial heritage and contemporary architecture, enjoy impressive views and fascinating insights into Vienna’s history.

Highlights:
Belvedere – Schwarzenbergplatz – Ringstrasse – MuseumsQuartier – Hundertwasser House –
Prater – UNO-City – Schönbrunn Palace – Kahlenberg

Imperial Vienna

This tour is dedicated to the most important Habsburg sites in Vienna’s historic centre. From the magnificent Hofburg complex with Swiss Court, Imperial Treasury, and Imperial Apartments, to the Augustinian Church and Josefsplatz, and on to the Burggarten and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the route spans centuries of imperial history.

Highlights:
Michaelerplatz – Hofburg – Leopold Wing & Amalienburg – Imperial Treasury – Swiss Court –
Augustinian Church – Josefsplatz – Albertinaplatz – Burggarten – St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Viennese coffee house culture

A stroll through indulgence and history

From the opening of the first co􀆯eehouse in 1685 to today’s modern roasteries – this leisurely walk tells the story of Vienna’s unique co􀆯eehouse culture. We visit traditional cafés, discover why it is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and enjoy a tasting with a classic Viennese pastry.
Along the way, we pass some of the city’s most significant sights.

Grand Tour at Schönbrunn Palace

PRIVATE Evening Tour

A royal experience reserved just for you!
When the palace gates close to the public, Schönbrunn opens exclusively for your private group.
Your personal guide will begin with a stroll through the illuminated exterior grounds, where the evening light adds a magical touch to the baroque façade. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the history and architecture of this imperial landmark.
Inside, the Grand Tour takes you through the splendid state rooms and the private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). Glittering chandeliers, ornate stucco, ceiling frescoes, and precious furnishings bring the imperial era vividly to life.
Without crowds, in an atmosphere of exclusivity and elegance, you will experience Schönbrunn as few visitors ever do – an unforgettable evening steeped in history, grandeur, and imperial charm.

Gustav Klimt

Life and Work in Vienna

Follow Gustav Klimt’s footsteps in Vienna – from the Belvedere, home to The Kiss, to his faithfully reconstructed Klimt Villa, his final studio. Along the way, we discover Art Nouveau
architecture and central landmarks that shaped Klimt’s world.

Highlights:
Upper Belvedere – Klimt Villa – Secession – Karlsplatz – Ringstrasse – Naschmarkt

Gardens and Parks in Vienna

A Walk Through Green Oases

Discover Vienna’s green side on a relaxing walk through the city’s most beautiful historic parks:
the Volksgarten with the Theseus Temple, the romantic Burggarten, past the Hofburg, the Stadtpark with its golden Johann Strauss monument, and further to the Swiss Garden and Botanical Garden at Belvedere Palace.