Sneak Peek ECTC 2026 Graz
Planning for the ECTC is in full swing! While some details are still being finalized, we’re excited to offer you a sneak peek at what’s in store. The event will take place in the stunning city of Graz, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere. The program promises to be diverse and engaging, featuring expert speakers, interactive sessions, and plenty of opportunities for networking and collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you to Graz for an inspiring and memorable experience!
CONFERENCE LOCATION
„ALTE UNIVERSITÄT“ GRAZ
The Historic Event Center in the heart of Graz offers a unique setting for conferences. Home to the first university in Graz, founded in 1607, the venue features stunning ceiling vaults from the era of Maria Theresa. Today, it serves as a modern event location with over 1,000 m² of event space, hosting charismatic speakers and exciting panels.
// HISTORIC EVENT CENTER IN THE CITY CENTER OF GRAZ
// FIRST UNIVERSITY IN GRAZ, BUILT IN 1607
// CEILING VAULTS FROM THE TIME OF MARIA THERESA
// TODAY A MODERN EVENT LOCATION WITH OVER 1,000 M2 OF EVENT SPACE
// CHARISMATIC SPEAKERS AND EXCITING PANELS
WELCOME RECEPTION
„NEEDLE“ KUNSTHAUS GRAZ
Reception at Kunsthaus Graz, a museum for international exhibitions of multidisciplinary, modern, and contemporary art. Known for its award-winning, modern architecture, famously described as a „friendly alien,“ the venue features a glass viewing platform ideal for receptions. Enjoy a fantastic view of Graz’s Old Town and the Schlossberg.
// MUSEUM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS OF
MULTIDISCIPLINARY, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
// AWARD-WINNING, MODERN ARCHITECTURE “A FRIENDLY ALIEN”
// GLASS VIEWING PLATFORM FOR RECEPTIONS
// FANTASTIC VIEW OF THE OLD TOWN Of GRAZ AND THE SCHLOSSBERG
SOCIAL PROGRAM: THE CITY OF GRAZ & WONDERFUL STYRIA
Explore the city of Graz and beautiful Styria. Experience the fantastic landscape of southern Styria, enjoy tastings of top Styrian wines, and chat with the winemakers. Visit the world-famous Lipizzaner horses at the Spanish Riding School, discover castles and palaces in Eastern Styria, and take exciting, informative, and culinary-guided tours through the city of Graz.
// FANTASTIC LANDSCAPE IN SOUTHERN STYRIA
// TASTING TOP STYRIAN WINES AND TALKING
// SHOP WITH THE WINEGROWERS
// VISIT THE WORLD FAMOUS WHITE LIPIZZANER HORSES OF THE “SPANISCHE HOFREITSCHULE“”
// CASTLES & PALACES IN EASTERN STYRIA
// EXCITING, INFORMATIVE & CULINARY GUIDED TOURS THROUGH THE CITY OF GRAZ
ACCOMODATION
Enjoy your stay directly in the city center of Graz. ECTC room contingent available in traditional 4**** hotels or 5***** grand hotels, with all venues within walking distance. Experience the best price-performance ratio and renowned Austrian hospitality. Many other hotel options are also available.
// DIRECTLY IN THE CITY CENTER OF GRAZ
// ECTC ROOM CONTINGENT IN TRADITIONAL 4 **** HOTEL OR 5 ***** GRAND HOTEL
// ALL VENUES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
// BEST PRICE-PERFORMANCE RATIO AND AUSTRIAN HOSPITALITY
// MANY OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS AVAILABLE
GALA DINNER ABOVE THE ROOFTOPS OF GRAZ
The Gala Dinner above the rooftops of Graz will take place at a Gault & Millau award-winning restaurant on Graz’s local mountain. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire city center while dining in a stylish restaurant with a rooftop bar. Indulge in a seasonal gourmet dinner with an aperitif, followed by a convivial finale in the Sky Bar.
// GAULT & MILLAU AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANT ON GRAZ‘S LOCAL MOUNTAIN
// BREATHTAKING VIEW OF THE ENTIRE CITY CENTER
// RESTAURANT WITH STYLISH ROOFTOP BAR
// SEASONAL GOURMET DINNER WITH APERITIF AND CONVIVIAL FINALE IN THE SKY BAR
