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Patrick Weissinger – Creativity Against the Throwaway Culture
For this entrepreneur from the Waldviertel region, creativity is becoming the driving force behind ecological transformation.
KAT Magazine
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The Impact of the Creative Industries
The creative industries are catalysts for innovation, competitiveness, and transformation
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Creative Transformation Summit 2026
November 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM | online | Practical, easy to understand, and immediately applicable. For the sixth time, the Summit is bringing…
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wewant2know online impulses
The inspiring sessions at KAT will provide you with concentrated know-how for your projects of tomorrow.
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EFFIE Austria 2026
Shortlist Announced | Awards Ceremony on November 12 | Tickets Available Starting October 9
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Print Media Day 2026
6.11. | Salzburg | Tradition Meets Transformation
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Avant Première 2027 at the MuseumsQuartier Vienna
Jan. 30–Feb. 3, 2027 | Vienna | The world’s leading trade fair for performing arts on screen will take place in a new venue starting…
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Creative Fair at #CTS26
19.11. | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | online | free | Your challenge. Your choice. Your direct line to creative experts.
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Creative Expertise for Your Business
November 19, 2026 | Online | At the Creative Transformation Summit, three companies, together with creativity experts, will demonstrate how creative collaboration can solve specific…
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Next-Gen Design: Futures Worth Living
25.9. – Oct. 5, 2026 | designforum Wien | Here, 50 award-winning projects by young designers from across Europe will be presented, showcasing a wide…
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