Program 2025
International speakers & panelists | 4 in-depth panel discussions | 3 days of networkingDay 1
Sep 10, 2026
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Faculty of Law, Juridicum, Rooftop, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna
Welcome to Women in Law 2026 – Official Opening
We’re kicking off the Women in Law Conference 2026 with a warm welcome from Dr. Alix Frank-Thomasser, President of the Women in Law Initiative, and Prof. Franz J. Heidinger, Vice-President of the Women in Law Initiative. This session will feature opening remarks by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Brigitta Zöchling-Jud, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna, and Eva Maria Holzleitner, Austrian Federal Minister for Women, Science and Research.
Franz J. Heidinger
Alix Frank-Thomasser
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
Faculty of Law, Juridicum, Rooftop, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Faculty of Law, Juridicum, Rooftop, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Before we conclude the first day, we’ll recap the highlights and key messages from the sessions, answer any remaining questions, and provide all essential information for the evening events and the days ahead.
7:00 pm
Heuriger | Viennese Wine Tavern "10er Marie"
Get-Together at Viennese Heuriger
The Women in Law Initiative invites all attendees to the Mayor’s Reception at a typical Viennese Wine Tavern (Heuriger) at “10er Marie Heuriger“, Ottakringerstrasse 222-224, 1160 Vienna. Tram 44: Johannes Krawarik Gasse or via Subway U3: Ottakring. If you’re heading to the evening event directly from the conference, members of the Women in Law Initiative team will guide you to the location using public transport.
Day 2
Sep 11, 2026
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Faculty of Law, Juridicum, Rooftop, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna
Check-In & Morning Coffee
Check-in & Morning Coffee from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow participants, network, and prepare for an engaging day ahead. We look forward to welcoming you at the Faculty of Law, Juridicum, Rooftop, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna