16. May, 2025
GenAInnovation: Shaping the Future of Innovation Through AI
Discover how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the innovation process on May 16, 2025, in Vienna. As part of ViennaUP’25, Europe’s leading startup and innovation festival, our interactive workshop „GenAInnovation: How AI is Boosting The Innovation Funnel“ reveals how AI technologies can optimize every step of your innovation funnel – from ideation to market implementation. Join us in the heart of Vienna’s vibrant innovation ecosystem to explore the transformative power of AI in driving business innovation.
What you’ll experience
In this intensive two-hour workshop, we offer you:
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools for innovation
Experience firsthand how generative AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics can enhance each stage of your innovation process.
Practical exercises in small groups for direct application
Work collaboratively to develop an AI-enhanced innovation funnel that you can implement in your organization immediately after the workshop.
International best practice examples from various industries
Learn from successful AI implementation stories across different sectors, from manufacturing to services, and understand how to adapt these learnings to your specific context.
Networking opportunities with fellow innovators
Connect with innovation leaders and practitioners from diverse backgrounds during structured group exercises and interactive discussions, building valuable relationships within Vienna’s growing innovation community.
As an Innovation Manager, Intrapreneur, or startup founder, you’ll gain valuable insights into strategically integrating AI into your innovation process. The Wonderwerk Academy brings 8 years of expertise in designing transformative learning experiences.
Your Benefits from attending
Understand the practical application of AI at every stage of the innovation funnel
Learn how to strategically implement AI tools to accelerate ideation, enhance prototype development, and optimize market validation processes.
Gain hands-on experience with leading AI tools
Master practical applications of generative AI, machine learning, and data analytics tools that you can immediately integrate into your innovation workflow.
Network with like-minded innovators
Join a curated group of innovation leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators to exchange experiences and build lasting professional connections.
Benefit from international knowledge and local expertise
Tap into both global AI innovation trends and local success stories, gaining insights that bridge international best practices with regional market dynamics.
The workshop takes place as part of the ViennaUP festival, highlighting Vienna’s position as an emerging tech and innovation hub. With a maximum of 50 participants, we ensure an intensive and personalized learning experience.
Your Workshop Hosts
The GenAInnovation workshop is led by two experienced innovation experts from Wonderwerk: Daniel Hafran-Gurgul and Anita Baftiaj.
Daniel Hafran-Gurgul, Senior Consultant at Wonderwerk and AI expert, brings a unique blend of practical experience and technical expertise to the workshop. With his extensive background in innovation consulting and artificial intelligence, he has guided numerous organizations through their AI transformation journeys. At Wonderwerk, Daniel has been instrumental in developing AI-enhanced innovation methodologies and has successfully implemented AI solutions across various industries.
Anita Baftiaj, Consultant at Wonderwerk, complements the workshop with her expertise in innovation processes and organizational transformation. Her approach focuses on making innovation methodologies practical and accessible for teams of all sizes. With her experience in facilitating interactive workshops, she ensures that participants can effectively translate complex concepts into actionable strategies.
Together, they combine deep technical knowledge with practical innovation expertise, making complex AI concepts accessible and immediately applicable for innovation teams. Their complementary skills ensure that participants receive comprehensive guidance throughout their learning journey.
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| Daniel Hafran-Gurgul, MSc. | Anita Baftiaj, MA |
Event Details
- Date: May 16, 2025
- Time: 09:00 – 11:00 AM
- Format: Interactive in-person workshop
- Location: Wonderwerk Innovation Lab, Stoß im Himmel 3/9, 1010 Vienna
- Language: English
- Capacity: max. 40 participants
Secure your spot now and join an exclusive community of innovators actively using AI to enhance their innovation processes.
About ViennaUP
ViennaUP is one of Europe’s largest startup events, returning with a bang in 2025. Decentralised across the city and populated by the local and international innovation community, it is a catalyst for connection, where founders, investors, and creative minds gather to spark revolutionary ideas. Hosted by ViennaBusiness, ViennaUP greets attendees with a gloriously diverse array of events, and provides an inspiring, accessible, authentic, experience for visitors new and old. Participants are invited to challenge boundaries, share breakthrough insights, and dive deep into the diverse Viennese startup ecosystem.
This workshop will be conducted in English. Therefore, the description is in English to accurately reflect the event experience.
Dieser Workshop wird in englischer Sprache abgehalten. Daher ist die Beschreibung in Englisch, um das Event-Erlebnis authentisch widerzuspiegeln.