Speakers in Austria
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Paulina Hornbachner
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Cornelsen
- Leading distributed, international team in complex delivery environment (EN/DE)
- Managing multi-stakeholder setup across business and tech
- Driving end-to-end product delivery from backlog to release and operations
- Coordinating releases and ensuring stable product operation (incl. 2nd level support)
- Leading migration of legacy systems into scalable target architectures
- Owning and developing core systems for digital and print production
- Establishing and optimising product management processes (Kanban, refinement, backlog management)
Gabriele Bolek-Fügl
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at PaiperOne GmbH
- Main tasks and responsibilities: development, acquisition, sales, consulting, and controlling
- Area of work or industry: Software as a Service in AI compliance and consulting
Selection of client projects:
- Creation and operation of an AI governance platform, including training content on the use of AI in companies
- Design, setup, and operation of the ISO 42001 management system at PaiperOne with certification by TÜV
- Auditor according to ISO 17024 at Austrian Standards for the "AI Manager"
- AI training for staff of two Austrian publishing groups
- AI training for the management level at the State of Lower Austria
- AI strategy workshop for a municipality in Styria and a municipality in Salzburg
- AI workshops for the House of Digitalization in Tulln
- AI training for municipalities at KDZ
- Delivery of training on "Certified AI Compliance Officer" at the Academy for Internal Audit
- Organizational consulting on AI governance at ÖGK
- Project support for the "homepage chatbot" at öbv
- Certification exams at Austrian Standards
Alexander Lechner
Last position:
Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level) at FH des BFI Wien
- Teaching & presenting
- Communication
- Effectively communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences through lectures
- Guided non-technical students from zero knowledge to confidently understanding and applying algorithms to achieve business outcomes
Martin Rosenberger
Last position:
Interim CTO at optiserv GmbH / optiflow-pmc GmbH
- Took over CTO responsibilities in a technology company with approximately 50 employees after majority acquisition by a new investor
- Turned around product development by defining and focusing on product strategy and goals
- Prioritized projects by business value and reduced the number of parallel development projects
- Introduced critical chain project management (CCPM) and portfolio management methodologies
Christoph Vierbauch
Last position:
Head of Digital Transformation and Requirements Definition for Sales, Marketing, and Category Management
- Project Manager / Business Requirements Engineer
- Digital Business Developer
- Concept development and requirements management
- Process optimization
- Advertising effectiveness measurement
- Status reporting and stakeholder management to owners
- Systems: WordPress, sevDesk
Viktoria Mall
Last position:
Speaker & Moderator at Self-employed
- For 3 years, I've been speaking professionally in public about topics close to my heart and hosting events and live and TV broadcasts.
Anett Stimmeder
Last position:
Agile Trainer | Business Coach | Speaker | Author at Self-employed
Working freelance as a trainer, speaker and mentor for agile mindset, role clarity, a culture of learning from mistakes and stress management
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Speakers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.8 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Strategy, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Education, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates for Speakers in Austria
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Speakers experts industry focus
See where the role earns the most, city by city against the national average — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Education (71%)
- Media and Entertainment (71%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Fashion (43%)
- Retail (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they do
A speaker turns a topic into a clear message for a live or virtual audience. Companies hire them for keynotes, conference talks, customer events, internal leadership meetings, launches, and panel discussions. Strong speakers do more than present slides. They shape the story, hold attention, and leave the audience with a clear takeaway.
Typical assignments
- Keynotes for conferences, summits, and company events
- Expert talks on strategy, leadership, innovation, sales, or change
- Panel moderation or guest contributions in moderated discussions
- Internal talks for teams, managers, or board audiences
- Workshop-style sessions that combine input, examples, and Q&A
Skills that matter
A strong speaker can adapt the message to the audience, the setting, and the goal of the event. That often includes preparing a sharp structure, speaking clearly without reading, and handling questions with confidence. Many companies also look for speakers who can work with a briefing, refine an existing deck, or build a talk from a rough outline.
For Austrian events, language fit matters. Some sessions need German, others English, and many need a speaker who can move between both depending on the audience. Local industry knowledge is useful in fields such as technology, manufacturing, finance, tourism, and professional services.
When to bring one in
A freelance speaker makes sense when the topic is important, the event has a fixed date, or the internal team lacks someone who can present it well. Companies also bring in speakers when they want an external point of view, a stronger stage presence, or a specialist who can explain a complex issue in simple terms.
This is common when the brief is narrow, the audience is demanding, or the organization needs flexibility without a long hiring process. In Austria, that is often true for corporate events in Vienna, regional business formats, and hybrid meetings that combine on-site and remote participation.
What good speakers deliver
- A message that fits the audience and event goal
- A clear structure with a strong opening and close
- A talk that matches the agreed time and format
- Slides, notes, or scripts when the format calls for them
- Confident delivery, live Q&A handling, and good room awareness
What sets the best apart
The best speakers understand the business problem behind the invitation. They ask about the audience, the expected outcome, and the tone before they start preparing. They can also tell the difference between a keynote, a guest lecture, a panel input, and a sales presentation.
They are easy to brief, calm under pressure, and precise in delivery. They do not overcomplicate the message. They make the topic useful for the people in the room and leave the client with a talk that feels tailored, not generic.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Speakers? Start with the answers below.
A speaker delivers a clear message to a live or virtual audience and adapts it to the event format. That can mean a keynote, an expert talk, a guest session, or a contribution to a panel. Companies usually bring one in to sharpen the message and make the topic more engaging.
Hire a freelance speaker when the topic needs outside authority, stronger stage presence, or a fresh perspective. It also helps when the event date is fixed and your internal team is too busy to prepare properly. A freelancer is often the better choice for one-off events and specialist topics.
A keynote speaker usually opens or anchors the event with a bigger strategic message. A speaker may also lead breakouts, expert sessions, or panel contributions. In practice, companies often search for both terms when they need someone to present a topic well.
Look for clear structure, confident delivery, and the ability to adjust to the audience. Good speakers can explain complex topics in plain language and handle questions without losing the thread. For business events, subject knowledge matters just as much as presentation skill.
Yes. Many speakers work on-site for conferences and client events in Austria, but remote formats are common for internal meetings, webinars, and hybrid events. The right choice depends on the audience, the interaction needed, and the technical setup.
Ask for a sample talk, a recent outline, or references from similar events. A strong speaker can describe their target audience, explain how they build the message, and adapt the tone to your company. You should also check whether they can speak in the language your audience expects.
That depends on the format. A moderator leads discussion and keeps the panel moving, while a presenter focuses on delivering prepared content. A speaker is the right choice when the main task is to communicate a topic clearly and hold the room.
Share the audience profile, event goal, format, timing, and the main message you want people to remember. It also helps to include the preferred tone, the language, and any slides, brand rules, or sensitive topics. The better the brief, the more tailored the talk will be.
The average hourly rate for Speakers in Austria is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 992 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Speakers in Austria, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 100% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Speakers in Austria have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Speakers in Austria are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Speakers in Austria are Information Technology (100%), Education (71%), and Media and Entertainment (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Speakers in Austria are Strategy (100%), Project Management (86%), and Information Technology (71%).
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