SALZ – Festival for Innovation & Technology 2027
About
SALZ is Salzburg's flagship innovation and technology festival, gathering companies, startups, researchers and investors at Messezentrum Salzburg for keynotes, panels, startup pitches and matchmaking around emerging tech and business trends.
Highlights
- Keynotes and panels on AI, deep tech, biotech and digital business
- Startup pitches and an investor/industry matchmaking floor
- Held at Messezentrum Salzburg, the region's main trade-fair venue
Practical tips
- Two days in early March — combine with a city visit before the spring crowds arrive.
- Register matchmaking meetings in advance via the b2match platform.
- Reachable by bus/tram from the centre; the Messe has its own stop.
Where it is
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