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SMILE & Arts makes the difference

SMILE & Arts was founded in 2004 by Mag. Michaela Leithner, MA. Today, we are a full-service event agency with a strong focus on multilingual event formats – headquartered near Vienna, operating throughout Austria and internationally. With over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 successfully delivered events, we seamlessly combine strategic planning, professional organisation, and precise execution.

Our expertise spans corporate events, conferences, and annual general meetings, as well as gala evenings, cultural events, workshops, and motivating team-building experiences. We plan, produce, and manage all trades from a single source: concept development, budgeting and permits, venues and logistics, safety, catering, staffing, and – when required – interpreting and hybrid solutions. Thanks to our extensive partner network, we reliably deliver projects of any size.

What sets us apart: We combine modern project management with clear processes and workflows, ensuring that messages are not only delivered accurately, but also create a lasting impact. One central point of contact coordinates all stakeholders while keeping budget, timelines, and quality fully transparent. Reliable, meticulous, and on equal footing.
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Our highly motivated management team

Mag. Michaela Leithner, MA

Mag. Michaela Leithner, MA is the founder and managing partner of SMILE & Arts. She is a highly qualified interpreter and translator, trained at several renowned European universities, including the University of Vienna, the University of Leeds (UK), and the Universidad de Las Palmas (Gran Canaria). With more than 20 years of industry experience, she has organised and led numerous teams for conferences, events, press conferences, and high-profile formats. Her guiding principle is that audiences should experience an event as if they were listening to the original speaker. She applies these high standards consistently when selecting and briefing interpreter teams. A deep understanding of client needs is central to her work. Her role also includes ensuring smooth processes and clear, reliable communication at every stage.
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Franz Harnacker

Franz Harnacker, co-founder and managing partner of SMILE & Arts, is primarily responsible for back office operations, finance, and controlling. With many years of experience in graphic design, DTP, and print production, he contributes valuable technical and strategic expertise to the company. Thanks to his know-how, SMILE & Arts not only delivers high-quality translations, but can also provide foreign-language typesetting directly from a single source. His solid academic background in communication, economics, and business administration enables him to understand client needs from their perspective and to develop tailor-made, practical solutions.
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Ehrenbotschafterin des Jane Goodall Institute Austria

“Our mission is to create moments that move, connect, and stay memorable. SMILE & Arts stands for clear communication, precise planning, and international event expertise. We combine professionalism, creativity, and reliability to ensure that every event – whether multilingual, hybrid, or on site – unfolds its full impact and inspires people in a lasting way.”

Mag. Michaela Leithner, MA
Founder and CEO

Our core competencies and additional services

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SMILE Events

We thoroughly explore your business to craft tailored solutions that align precisely with your goals and vision.

SMILE Translations

From initial strategy to final deployment and beyond, we support you at every stage of your digital journey.

SMILE Artists

We build flexible, scalable systems that adapt and grow alongside your business as needs evolve over time.

Mit über 1000 Aufträgen und einer Bewertung von 4.8 sind wir stets auf der Suche nach einer weiteren Herausforderung.

Since 2019: As always, an excellent collaboration. We undertook the “Remote Interpreting” project for 26 languages, including sign language, largely because we could rely 100% on SMILE’s service. Both the testing phase and the implementation were a complete success. Together with SMILE, we have established a future-proof interpreting system within our company.
Nikolaus K.
Top service, always available, fast, flexible, prompt implementation, professional, competent, reliable, and friendly – simply outstanding! Thank you for the excellent collaboration.
Claudia H.
Head of Communication wienerberger

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Ready for your perfect event? Contact us for a non-binding consultation. As a leading Vienna-based event agency, we turn your vision into an unforgettable reality.
Free initial consultation & concept development
Mehrsprachige Betreuung für internationale Events
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
24/7 support throughout your entire event

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Phone number:
+43 (0)2266 / 72041
What does professional event planning cost in Vienna and internationally?
The cost of professional event management varies depending on the type of event, number of participants, and required services. We are happy to provide you with a tailor-made, transparent proposal – free of charge and without obligation.

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