Wiener Konzerthaus
Please join ABA, in partnership with Matthias Naske of the Wiener Konzerthaus, for an exclusive Mini-Retreat in Vienna, Austria. he gathering will take place from the evening of September 16, 2026 through the afternoon of September 18, 2026 at its iconic venue.
Informed by ABA’s latest research, this gathering will bring arts and culture leaders together to explore strategies for securing a vibrant and financially sustainable future for the sector.
Our time together will include thought-provoking conversations, shared meals, and special activities, including a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder and Symphony No. 9 on the evening of September 17th.
We will kick off the Mini-Retreat in the evening of September 16th and wrap up in the afternoon of September 18th, including a performance on the evening of September 17th. Please refer to the Information section for the main themes and topics that will shape our discussions, along with other helpful details about the event.
September 16
September 17
Welcome Dinner
18:00
ef16 Restaurant Weinbar
(link to map)
Meeting Day
8:30
Arrivals & Light Breakfast
9:00
Welcome, Agenda, & Introductions
9:45
Engaging Audiences and Building Loyalty Across Generations
11:00
Coffee Break
11:15
Breakout Discussions
12:00
Lessons from Strategic Planning in Arts and Culture
13.00
Lunch and Guided Tour
14:15
Overview of ABA
14:30
Understanding the Motivations of Younger Donors
15:30
Coffee Break
15:45
Breakout Discussions
16:15
Wrap-up
16:30
Meeting Ends
19:30
Concert
Program:
Gustav Mahler: Kindertotenlieder and Symphony No. 9
Performers:
Mahler Academy Orchestra
Originalklang-Project
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano
Philipp von Steinaecker, conductor
September 18
Meeting Day
8:30
Arrivals & Light Breakfast
9:00
Welcome & Agenda
9:15
Designing Business Models for Financial Sustainability
10:45
Coffee Break
11:00
Breakout Discussions
12:30
Wrap Up
13:00
Meeting Ends
Meeting Venue:
Wiener Konzerthaus
Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Wien, Austria (link to map)
All meetings will take place at the Wotruba Salon
Breakfast and coffee breaks will take place in the Foyer, right in front of the Wotruba Salon
Lunch will take place at the Ess-Dur Restaurant, which is downstairs
~ more information coming soon ~
Meeting Content:
Key themes will include:
Engaging and building loyalty among the next generation of audiences and visitors
Understanding the motivations and philanthropic behaviours of younger donors
Designing business models for long-term financial sustainability
Lessons from strategic planning in arts and culture
Recommended Hotels:
Hotel Am Konzerthaus **** (Accor / ~2 min walk)
InterContinental ***** (IHG / ~5 min walk)
Hotel Imperial ***** (Marriott / ~6 min walk)
Amauris ***** (~10 min walk)
The Mini-Retreat will convene a select group of approximately 20 CEOs and senior leaders from some of the world’s leading cultural institutions. Please register by July 15th using the link below.
Please contact your Member Advisor or register@advisoryarts.com if you have any questions.