​FFX is not a conference. It's an application-only gathering of 120 female founders, investors, and senior leaders, built around the conversations that don't happen at other events.

​Vienna, May 19–20, 2026. Part of ViennaUP.

​Early bird until 15.03.2026 · Application required

​FFX Vienna 2026

​Fostering change through real connections.

​After 10 years of building Europe's largest community for women in tech, 87,000 members, hundreds of funded founders, investors who've backed the companies you admire, we know what makes a room worth travelling for.

​AI is reshaping every business model. European funding is shifting. The founders who raise their next round in 2026–27 are building their investor relationships right now. The leaders who will shape the next decade are in rooms like this one.

​This is not a nice-to-have. The timing is not an accident.

​Why Join?

​Female Founders
Being a startup founder is exhilarating, but also overwhelming and lonely at times. At FFX, you’ll join an exclusive group of 40 carefully selected female startup founders - from pre-seed to pre-exit stage. This is your space to share wins, struggles, and lessons learned - openly and without judgment. Expect support, not competition.

​Female Investors
Early-stage investing is all about people. At FFX, you’ll connect with female investors - business angels, LPs, and VC representatives - with at least two active investments. Gain direct access to promising founders, expand your deal flow, and discover new opportunities for co-investment within a powerful circle of peers you can trust.

​Female Leaders
Leading in tech, politics, or the corporate world as a woman comes with unique challenges. At FFX, you’ll meet female leaders shaping the ecosystem - in politics, corporates, or other sectors driving change. Build meaningful peer connections, strengthen your influence, and accelerate your path to the next level of leadership.

​What Makes FFX Unique?

​Curated & Application-Only
120 participants: founders, investors, leaders. Every profile is carefully selected to ensure the right mix and the right energy. No randomness, no crowd. Women-only.

​Open Mic
No agenda. No prepared remarks. Anyone in the room takes the floor and says exactly what they need: a co-investor, a warm intro, a first customer, an honest answer to a hard question.
Authentic. Long-lasting.

Sharing Circles
Expert-guided conversations on the topics like money, fundraising from the inside, burnout, and what it actually costs to lead.
Full room. Everyone speaks.

​Hub Sessions
Separate tracks for founders, investors, and leaders. Deep-dive discussions at your exact stage, on your exact problems. No sitting through content that doesn't apply to you.

​Elephant in the Room
These sessions are built around the question nobody else is asking. Direct, critical, no surface-level answers.

​Guided Matching
You're matched with your FFX buddies before the event through the Conversation Starter Tool. Every introduction has a reason behind it.

​VIENNA 2026 | The Agenda

​Day 1 - May 19
Capital, courage & AI fluency
Let's Talk Money, Really · Capital Efficient with AI · Your First Direct Investment · Women in Politics · Open Mic & more.

​Day 2 - May 20
The stuff nobody else talks about · AI-Ready Reskilling · Personal Finance for Founders · Mental Health & Burnout Prevention · Elephant in the Room · How to Run a Smart Fundraising Process · Who Makes Innovation Happen?

​FFX Community Highlights

"The level of curation and attention to detail made every conversation feel intentional. I'd return next year without hesitation."

​"Authentic, high-trust networking at a level you don't find elsewhere. The format delivers depth - not just introductions."

​"I loved the experience - it was inspiring and made me reflect. I want to continue investing even more in supporting other women."

​"Bringing together all the women for a closer and more authentic networking opportunity was greatly appreciated. This kind of event is unique."

​About Female Founders

FFX is brought to you by Female Founders - Europe's largest community for women in tech, running since 2014.
87,000 members. A VC fund. An accelerator. 500+ partner companies and VCs. Three FFX editions already behind us: Vienna, Zurich, Barcelona.

​When you come to FFX, you don't just attend an event. You enter a network that was 10 years in the making, and that stays with you after the name badges come off.

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​Practical Info

​May 19–20, 2026 · 09:00–18:30

Application required. You'll hear back within one week.

Full attendance for both days is expected.

​Smart casual dress code.

​Refreshments included throughout both days.

You will receive your hub agenda (Startup Hub, Investor Hub, or C-Level Hub), the latest one week before the event.

​Learn more about the format here: https://ffexperience.female-founders.org/

​Ready to Experience FFX Vienna?

​This is not just another event. The Female Founders Experience is all about creating moments that stay with you - wholesome and full of energy.

​Seats are limited, and participation is by application only.

​👉 Apply now and secure your place in this exclusive circle.

​Once purchased, the ticket is non-refundable, unless FFX is cancelled or postponed by the organiser.

​This event is part of ViennaUP, the annual city-wide, community-driven startup and innovation festival initiated by the Vienna Business Agency and populated with exciting events from the ecosystem’s most important actors, from pitching sessions and conferences to hackathons and matchmaking opportunities. ViennaUP 2026 will take place from May 18 - 22.