Forward Festival Vienna 2025 – Where Creativity Meets Culture

Vienna
02.–03.10.2025

Join a vibrant COMMUNITYof more than 1.500 curious creatives from across industries as they connect, collaborate, and draw inspiration from the best minds in creativity. Expect 25+ thought-provoking talks from leading experts—established icons and emerging talents—who share insights into their creative processes, challenges, and breakthroughs. Interactive workshops and immersive experiences push you beyond your comfort zone, encouraging you to think, create, and act in new ways.

KELLY ANNA

ILLUSTRATION (UK) Kelly Anna is a creative powerhouse, drawing inspiration from every corner of her life into unique illustrations for brands like Nike or BMW.

GOOGLE CREATIVE LAB

GRAPHIC DESIGN (UK) Julia Hoffmann is ECD at Google Creative Lab EMEA, a global design leader known for bold ideas, creative heart and a love of change.

BRÁULIO AMADO

ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN (POR) Bráulio Amado is a designer, creating bold posters and record covers.

STUDIO TOUR

SIDE EVENT Take a behind-the-scenes look at Vienna’s top creative studios on an exclusive tour!

MAH FERRAZ

FILM (BRA) Mah Ferraz is a multi-award-winning film editor and the co-founder of Church Edit.

CREATIVE BUS TOUR PRES. BY TAXI40100

SIDE EVENT Hop on board our classic Oldtimer bus for a wild ride through Vienna that’s far from ordinary.

PRETENTIOUS ALCOHOLIC DISCUSSION WITH SNASK

SIDE EVENT Join Snask for conversations on creativity, business, and everything in between!

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2 days of pure creativity

25+ talks by global visionaries

Immersive formats & interactive experiences

Hands-on workshops for personal growth

Connecting with the best in industry

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TOP STUDIOS!

AANDRS – Brand strategy, design & digital communication

Studio Riebenbauer – Cross-disciplinary branding studio

AREA – Store for premium furniture & interior design

Querkraft – Architecture focusing on innovation & people

Supersense – Analog experience studio & concept store

CREATIVE BUS TOUR

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This isn’t your typical sightseeing tour - it’s the wildest ride through Vienna you’ll ever take.

AI WORKSHOP

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HOW TO CREATE WITH AI
WITHOUT LOSING YOUR EDGE

How to approach storytelling inside LTX Studio

Use AI as a tool, not a shortcut

Tips for building structure, tone, and rhythm

Free access to LTX Studio during the workshop

Forward Vienna x Gartenbaukino

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Gartenbaukino Vienna / Parkring 12 / 1010 Vienna

Forward Vienna and Gartenbaukino—a match made in creative heaven since 2015! Located in the heart of Vienna, the cinema was built in 1960, and with a 115-square-meter big screen, it is Austria’s largest cinema. Gartenbaukino blends timeless elegance with an inspiring atmosphere, making it the perfect stage for groundbreaking ideas and artistic exchange. Year after year, this pairing has set the scene for unforgettable moments.