Summits in Kitzbühel
The summits in Kitzbühel bring leading experts, decision-makers and thought leaders to the town. Against the backdrop of the Alps, these events foster dialogue, generate new ideas and provide inspiration for the issues of the future.
Kitzbühel provides the perfect setting for this: personal, focused and open to exchange. The summits combine professional depth with an inspiring atmosphere – surrounded by the Kitzbühel mountains.
Alpine Hospitality Summit
The Alpine Hospitality Summit is the leading industry event for the Alpine holiday hotel sector in German-speaking countries. Organised by Prodinger Tourism Consultancy, it brings together decision-makers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders every year. The focus is on current developments, new perspectives and strategic decisions for the future of the Alpine hotel industry.
The Alpine Hospitality Summit 2026 is entirely dedicated to the further development of the Alpine hotel industry. Whilst traditional strategies are losing their impact, innovative concepts are becoming increasingly important. The Alpine Hospitality Summit offers in-depth insights into investment and financing models, forward-looking development projects and new forms of guest experience.
AI Summit Kitzbühel
The AI Summit Kitzbühel is Austria’s leading platform for the practical application of artificial intelligence. Every year, it brings together decision-makers and technology experts in a personal, focused atmosphere in Kitzbühel. The focus is on real-world business cases, strategic insights and concrete applications. The summit prioritises substance over buzzwords. Through keynotes, in-depth sessions and interactive masterclasses, companies learn how Artificial Intelligence can be used effectively, responsibly and sustainably.
Highlight 2026: Markus Lanz in Kitzbühel
A special highlight awaits participants in 2026 with Markus Lanz in Kitzbühel. The renowned television presenter is known for his analytical depth and his ability to clearly contextualise complex topics. On 18 June 2026 at 2.00 pm, he will moderate a high-profile panel featuring leading figures from business, technology and society, thereby providing a strong impetus for dialogue on artificial intelligence.
Kitzbühel Leadership Forum
The Kitzbühel Leadership Forum is an established meeting place for entrepreneurs and executives from Austria, Germany and South Tyrol. At the Rasmushof, situated right at the foot of the Streif, the focus is on personal exchange, new perspectives and practical insights for day-to-day leadership.
Leadership and Responsibility in the Age of AI
The 11th edition of the Kitzbühel Leadership Forum is dedicated to the topical theme of “Leadership and Responsibility in the Age of AI”. Artificial intelligence is changing not only processes and technologies, but also our understanding of leadership. Between efficiency, ethics and freedom of choice, new scope for action is emerging – but so are new challenges. Selected experts will demonstrate how contemporary leadership can actively shape this change through personal dialogue in Kitzbühel.
Business Angel Summit
For years, the Business Angel Summit has been bringing together selected investors and Austria’s most innovative start-ups in Kitzbühel. At the Rasmushof, nestled in the Alpine landscape, a platform is created for high-quality dialogue, targeted investments and sustainable partnerships – in person, focused and on equal terms.
Experienced entrepreneurs, family offices and international business angels meet Austrian start-up teams with new technologies, scalable business models and clear visions. The special atmosphere in Kitzbühel creates the ideal setting for genuine encounters, where expertise meets capital and ideas continue to grow.
In 2026, Austria’s twelve most promising start-ups will once again present themselves exclusively to investors. The Business Angel Summit is regarded as the central stage for early-stage investments – and Kitzbühel as the place where the entrepreneurial future takes shape.
World Venture Forum
The World Venture Forum is one of the most important international platforms for thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policy-makers. In Kitzbühel, global expertise meets Alpine hospitality – in a format that focuses on quality, depth and personal connections.
The focus is on the key issues of our time: innovation, responsibility and global change. The forum creates space for genuine dialogue with selected participants, inspiring keynote speeches and interactive formats. In Kitzbühel, new perspectives, sustainable partnerships and ideas with an impact beyond the event itself emerge.
Vectors of Change
Under the theme “Vectors of Change”, the World Venture Forum 2026 once again invites you to Kitzbühel. In four exclusive chalets at over 1,000 metres above sea level, the focus is on topics such as crypto, family offices, corporate innovation and impact. The special atmosphere fosters exchange, networking and the joint shaping of a changing world.
An overview of all summits
7 May 2026
The Alpine Hospitality Summit is the leading industry event for the Alpine holiday hotel sector in German-speaking countries and brings together decision-makers and thought leaders every year. The 2026 Summit will focus on the further development of the Alpine hotel industry and demonstrate how innovative concepts, investment models and new guest experiences are shaping the future of the sector.
17–18 June 2026
The AI Summit Kitzbühel is Austria’s leading platform for the practical application of artificial intelligence and brings together decision-makers and technology experts in Kitzbühel every year. The focus is on real-world business cases, strategic insights and concrete applications that demonstrate how AI can be used effectively and responsibly.
17–18 June 2026
The Kitzbühel Leadership Forum is an established meeting place for entrepreneurs and executives from German-speaking countries, offering personal encounters and practical insights at the Rasmushof. The 11th edition focuses on “Leadership and Responsibility in the Age of AI” and demonstrates how modern leadership can be shaped to balance efficiency, ethics and freedom of choice.
3–4 July 2026
The Business Angel Summit brings together selected investors and Austria’s most innovative start-ups in Kitzbühel, creating a platform for targeted investments and sustainable partnerships. In 2026, promising start-ups will once again present themselves exclusively to investors, combining ideas, capital and entrepreneurial experience.
6–11 July 2026
The World Venture Forum brings international thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and decision-makers to Kitzbühel, combining global perspectives with personal exchange. Under the theme “Vectors of Change”, the 2026 event will focus on key future topics such as crypto, family offices, corporate innovation and impact.
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FAQ
The “Summits in Kitzbühel” is a series of high-profile business and knowledge-sharing events held annually in Kitzbühel. They bring together decision-makers, experts, entrepreneurs and international thought leaders to discuss and shape current topics such as leadership, technology, hospitality and investment.
The events will take place at various venues in Kitzbühel — including renowned hotels and the conference centre.
Each summit has its own organiser’s website or ticket portal. Information and registration links are available on the relevant event page.
Kitzbühel combines the quality of life found in the Alps with excellent facilities, hospitality and an inspiring atmosphere for knowledge-sharing and networking. This makes the region an attractive venue for forward-thinking business events.
For any general enquiries regarding Summit events, please contact Kitzbühel Tourism: Andreas Wörndl | a.woerndl@kitzbuehel.com | +43 535 666 66033