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Our mission
As Kreativwirtschaft Austria, KAT for short, we advocate for creative professionals from architecture, the music industry, books & publishing, radio & TV, design, software & games, film & photography, advertising and the performing arts market.
Story of the month
And suddenly it went woom
With woom, Christian Bezdeka and Marcus Ihlenfeld developed children’s bikes that take into account the needs of people aged 1.5 to 14.
Creative of the month
Clarissa Steurer – With hand, heart and cork
Innovative design, sustainable materials and entrepreneurial courage. At CLARISSAKORK, creative visions merge with economic foresight. Clarissa Steurer shows how a company can be created that combines craftsmanship, digitalization and social responsibility.
KAT Magazine
Click here for the KAT magazine, our blog with news, stories and dates for the creative industries.
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CIMIx 2026 – The Transformation Edition
27.1. & 28.1.2026 | This is where international decision-makers from business and the creative industries meet and KAT is right in the middle of it…
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Creative Transformation – Apply now as a creative expert
Application deadline 13.02.26 | With your expertise, you can help pioneers in care, inclusion, life sciences and much more to gain more visibility as a…
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Dates
we:transform creative workshop for you and your ideas
Apply by 31.01.2026 – it pays to be quick! we:transform is a nine-month co-creation program and your business boost.
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Support
KMU.DIGITAL promotion
Find out more about funding for digital measures from consulting to implementation.
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Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
Application deadline: 25.1.26 | You want to start up, but don’t know where to start? This way!
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Dates
Austrian Media Days
23. & 24.9.26 | Vienna | The HORIZONT Media Days are the most important congress for the media and communications industry in Austria.
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Forward Festival Vienna
1.-2.10.26 | Vienna | Over 1,500 creative people come together here to network, exchange ideas and spark new ideas together.
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News
The BOLD Community
The BOLD Community provides the space in which innovative ideas are developed.
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Dates
wewant2know – Who is turning the wheel of change?
23.4.26 | 8:30-12:00 | online | Discover how social transformation opens up new opportunities for the creative industries! Join our interactive online impulse on social…
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Good news doesn’t have to hide.
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