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Austria's entrepreneurs: innovative, strong and on the rise!
On May 15 and 16, 2025, the 8th Austrian entrepreneur's congress will take place in Villach, which illuminates the role of entrepreneurs in the economy.
Austria's entrepreneurs: innovative, strong and on the rise!
May 15, 2025 is a significant day for the entrepreneurs in Austria. On this day, the 8th Austrian entrepreneur Congress takes place in the Congress Center Villach, which is under the motto "In Touch with the future". Around 500 entrepreneurs from all over Austria are expected to exchange ideas about the latest trends and challenges. According to ots.at, Harald Mahrer, President of the Chamber of Commerce Austria (WKÖ), emphasizes the decisive role of the entrepreneurs for the Austrian economy.
An important aspect of the congress is the high proportion of women in the economy, which is currently almost 40 percent and is still rising. More than a third of companies in Austria are managed by women, which shows the growing influence of the female entrepreneurs.
growing start -up potential
In 2024, the figures show that women are on a record course for start -ups: 46 percent of the founders are female, which corresponds to 53 new companies every day. The “Handel; Maintenance and Repair of Motor Vehicles” has played a central role in the new startings. According to data from innovative-frauen-im-fokus.de, 51,933 women and 104,316 men registered a new company in this area.
The “public and personal services” industry is particularly noteworthy, in which women dominate at 68 percent. These include cosmetics and hairdressing salons as well as laundries. The proportion of women is also high in the “health and social affairs” and is 67.8 percent. This shows the wide range of industries in which women are successful.
Congress highlights and discussion topics
The congress offers exciting topics on artificial intelligence, digitization, sustainability and leadership. These topics are not only up to date, but also of crucial importance for future development in the economy. Martha Schultz, the federal chairman of "Women in Business" (FIW), emphasizes the innovative strength and creativity of the entrepreneurs and emphasizes the constant expansion of the network for women in business.
In addition, company visits offer exclusive insights into practice at Carinthian companies and underline the practical relevance of the congress. Overall, the congress is seen as a platform for networking and exchange of knowledge between entrepreneurs.
The data of the Statista to the founder quota in Germany that the trend towards independence is also poisonous in other countries. The period of the data recorded ranges from 2004 to 2023, which illustrates the relevance and the increase in interest in female corporate representative.
Overall, the congress will not only celebrate the success of entrepreneurs, but also make a significant input for the future of the economy in Austria and beyond