The Manufacturing Day 2025, organised by EIT Manufacturing East, will take place on 9 May 2025 at the Sophiensäle in Vienna.

What is Manufacturing Day?

Manufacturing Day is the leading event for the manufacturing industry within ViennaUP, the largest decentralised startup festival in Europe. During this landmark event with more than 500 participants from over 40 countries, EIT Manufacturing brings together startups, key industry players, investors, researchers, and experts to celebrate the achievements and potential of the European manufacturing industry.

Renowned speakers from around the world provide insights into current industry topics and present new solutions and ideas to make manufacturing more innovative and create a competitive advantage.

Manufacturing Day aims to showcase the latest innovations and technologies driving this transformation and to inspire the next generation of industry professionals to actively shape the future of manufacturing. The event offers a diverse and extensive programme for and with startups in the manufacturing industry and serves as a platform for networking and exchange among industry representatives.

This Year’s Topic: Collaborate to Innovate

The European manufacturing industry faces growing challenges such as technological change, stricter sustainability requirements, and increasing global competition. For companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the ability to innovate is crucial to ensure their competitiveness and promote sustainable business models.

By collaborating with startups, research institutions, universities, students, and other industry players, companies can implement innovative technologies and business models and strengthen their market position. Partnerships also provide access to resources and knowledge, thus accelerating innovation development.

Manufacturing Day 2025 focuses on how partnerships within the ecosystem drive technological advancements, accelerate growth, and create new market opportunities.