SPOTLIGHT YOUR IDEA
OPEN CALL Become a Speaker at Forward Festival 2026!
This open call is now closed!
Do you have a bold creative idea that deserves the spotlight? Then this is your moment. Apply to become a speaker at Forward Festival and share your vision with an international community of forward-thinkers.
As part of our “Spotlight your Idea!” initiative - presented in collaboration with the Vienna Business Agency - you'll receive professional coaching and personal feedback to help shape your talk and boost your confidence before stepping on stage.
This is more than just a talk. It’s a platform for creative minds who challenge the status quo - whether in multimedia, design, fashion, art, film, music, or architecture.
The winners JOYH and FAKTOR will be talking on the Forward stage in Vienna.
