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Damascene Dusingizimana
The platform, the confidence and the community I wish I’d had when I first arrived in Austria.
Talent. Leadership. Africa.
AfriVision Austria 2026 is a platform for young women of African heritage to develop their leadership, show their talent and shape their community. Twenty-five places. One stage.
Saturday, 7 November 2026 · 18:00 · Tech Gate Vienna
Take part
Who we are looking for
Young women of African heritage, 18 to 30, living in Austria — in Vienna and beyond. Singers and dancers. Entrepreneurs and innovators. Designers, artists, photographers. Speakers and poets. Students and professionals. Community leaders, content creators, chefs, STEM enthusiasts. No stage experience required.
- Apply
- Selection
- Workshops, Thu 22 October 2026 (welcome evening) · Fri 23 + Sat 24 October 2026
- The gala on 7 November 2026
- Ambassador phase, Dec 2026 – summer 2027
What you gain
Leadership and confidence. Professional mentoring. Personal branding and public speaking. A network that outlasts the programme. Media exposure. A real stage — and an African costume for the gala, provided by us. And the chance to continue as a Community Ambassador.
Participants receive a prize package including scholarships and mentoring — plus the title of AfriVision Community Ambassador.
What it costs
Nothing. Participation is free. Travel support is available for participants coming from outside Vienna.
Programme
A programme, not an evening.
AfriVision runs in three phases across autumn 2026.
Leadership & Empowerment
Six workshops, Thu 22 October 2026 (welcome evening) · Fri 23 + Sat 24 October 2026. Interactive training, not lectures — you work on your own project with mentors. Follow-up sessions continue after the gala.
The six workshops
- Identity, Confidence & Personal Growth
- Storytelling & Personal Branding
- Communication & Public Speaking
- Leadership & Community Engagement
- Career Development & Entrepreneurship
- Creative & Talent Development
The Talent & Culture Gala
On 7 November 2026 in Vienna. Each participant presents her leadership journey and her talent — music, poetry, visual art, fashion, hair artistry, craft, cuisine, a business pitch, a community project, a technology demo. Talent is defined broadly and deliberately.
Community Ambassador
From December 2026 through summer 2027, selected participants continue as AfriVision Community Ambassadors: mentoring, school visits, workshops and community projects. The programme's point is what happens after the stage lights go down.
All 25 participants complete the full programme — 15 finalists present at the gala.
What we measure
- 25
- participants complete the programme
- 100%
- develop a personal leadership plan
- 15
- public presentations, delivered live at the gala
Measured with a baseline questionnaire before the programme, a final survey after the gala, and mentor assessments.
Partners
Partner with AfriVision
Reach the African diaspora in Austria, support women's leadership and cultural participation, and put your name behind something that lasts beyond one evening. Partnerships from €500 to €3,000, plus in-kind and thematic partnerships.
Our partners
Save the date
The Gala
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Doors 17:00 · starts 18:00
Tech Gate Vienna
Donau-City-Straße 1, 1220 Wien
DirectionsBox office is cashless — card, Apple Pay and Google Pay only.
An evening of talent, leadership and culture: each participant presents her journey and her talent — before an expected 250+ guests from the community, business and the cultural scene.
Tickets
Reduced
€30
Included
- Admission to the gala
For students, people aged 65 and over, people with disabilities, and people in civilian or military national service. Valid proof required at the entrance.
Standard
€45
Included
- Admission to the gala
VIP
€70
Included
- Admission to the gala
- Welcome drink
- Afterparty access
- Seat in the first two rows
Doors 17:00 · starts 18:00
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything?
No. Applying and taking part are free. Travel support is available for participants from outside Vienna.
How much time does it take?
The intensive workshop programme Thu 22 October 2026 (welcome evening) · Fri 23 + Sat 24 October 2026, the gala on 7 November 2026 — and if you continue as an Ambassador afterwards, as much as you want to give.
Which language?
The application works in German or English — use whichever is closer to you.
Do I need to be a performer?
No. Talent is defined broadly on purpose — a business pitch, a tech demo, cuisine or a community project count just as much as music or poetry. No stage experience required.
What do I prepare for the application?
Nothing big: about five minutes of time, your talent in a few sentences, your motivation. A photo is optional.
Until when can I apply?
The deadline is 10 October 2026. Earlier is better — there are twenty-five places.
What does a gala ticket cost?
Standard €45, VIP €70. The VIP ticket includes Admission to the gala, Welcome drink, Afterparty access, Seat in the first two rows. Reduced €30: For students, people aged 65 and over, people with disabilities, and people in civilian or military national service. Valid proof required at the entrance. Sold via KUPFticket.
Application deadline: 10 October 2026
The team
The people behind the programme
Lynette Penkner
Every migrant carries more than a suitcase. We carry memories, values, dreams, and identity. In the journey from one place to another, we become bridges that unite cultures and enrich the world.
Youssouf Simbo Diakite
Alone, we may move fast. Together, we create lasting impact.
Bianca Karigl-Mahmoud
I am involved with Afrivision because I believe that real change happens when people from different backgrounds work together as equals and create spaces where everyone is seen and can develop their strengths.
Jacob Mugoya
AfriVision is us giving back to society by providing a platform for empowerment, networking and showcasing African culture in its elegance.
IT & Software EntrepreneurRaphael Rene Lugmayr
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
IT & Software EntrepreneurSebastian Kern
No one is given talent for themselves alone. It is entrusted to us to be shared - and it grows the moment we give it away.
“No one lights a lamp to hide it. Talent is given to shine — and to light the way for others.”