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Congresses in Vienna - What You Should Not Miss
After a long dry spell, Vienna's tourism industry is looking forward with hope to the large number of congresses planned for this summer. Vienna, which is internationally known to be an optimal place for congresses, is the venue for more than 40 major events with over 1,000 guests this year and hopes to be able to attract as many events in the future. Here you will find a brief overview of the most important events in the city!
May 23, 2022
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Congress Tourism Vienna on the Verge of a Comeback
The seemingly endless procrastination has come to an end - after an absence of two years, the congresses and events are returning to Vienna. This calls for flexibility and time management above all, because the schedule is tight. Here you can read about the events that await you in Vienna this year.
March 16, 2022
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Vienna Will Host Pathologist and Muscle Researcher Congresses
The City of Vienna has successfully brought two high-ranking medical congresses to Vienna. The 28th International Congress of the World Muscle Society will be in Vienna from September 23 to 29, 2024, and the European Society of Pathology will be meeting in Vienna from September 6 to 10, 2025.
March 22, 2021
Vienna Hopes for Revival as Congress Metropolis
The Covid-19 pandemic has influenced numerous different industries. Conventions, congresses and large-scale corporate events have not been possible, although they were important drivers for Vienna's tourism and international standing as congress metropolis. For 2021 and the upcoming years, the city hopes to experience a revival of this particular industry.
February 3, 2021
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International Congress Guests Love Vienna
Vienna is the second most important destination for international congresses after Paris. The Austria Center Vienna profits from this in a unique way and last year brought about 116,000 international visitors to Vienna inducing an economic impact of half a billion euros.
July 29, 2019
Congress Tourism in Vienna Continues to Boom
Vienna as a congress destination is booming. Last year, the metropolis achieved record figures for conference participants and added value. Around 631,000 participants (plus three percent) attended 4,685 congresses and company events (plus 15 percent), which resulted in 1,925,000 overnight stays (plus three percent). A single congress participant spends 541 euros per day.
April 5, 2019
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Founder of Global Peter Drucker Forum Honored as Excellent Management-Ambassador
Dr. Richard Straub, who resides in Paris for more than two decades, received the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (Große Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich) at the Austrian Embassy in Paris.
February 5, 2019
ACV Austria Center Vienna: More than 100,000 International Participants for the First Time
Last year, Austria’s largest congress centre brought more than 100,000 international participants to Vienna for the first time. The venue also once again exceeded the record revenue figure from the previous year.
September 26, 2018 · Sponsored Content
Austria Center Vienna Unveils Largest Modernization Concept in Its History
Austria's largest congress centre, the Austria Center Vienna, recently presented its modernisation concept until 2022. This will make completely new event formats possible and at the same time make the space around the house more attractive to the public. This is the largest construction project in the company's 30-year history.
April 20, 2018
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Vienna: Infrastructure & Construction Summit Brings Together All Balkan Countries
Government ministers from Austria and various Balkan countries will be discussing infrastructure and construction in the region at a two-day summit in Vienna at the end of May.
April 30, 2013 · Sponsored Content
Austria: Congress City Vienna - Record Results in 2012
Austria's capital city is not only a favourite destination for tourists but also a hit with the congress and conference sector.
April 12, 2013
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"Strict financial audits enhance trust in administrative bodies"
Symposium of international courts of auditors discusses citizens' participation in Vienna.
March 7, 2013
Austria Stresses Importance of Human Rights Conference
Austrian Foreign Ministry: "Carry on from the outcome of the World Conference on Human Rights 1993".
February 26, 2013
Annual Assembly of the Municipal Councillors for European Affairs in Vienna
At the second general assembly of the members of the initiative of Municipal Councillors for European Affairs held at Palais Niederösterreich in Vienna today, the 500th member of the initiative was welcomed.
December 18, 2012
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Measuring Poverty in the EU: third International EU-SILC Conference in Vienna
The third International Conference on EU Statistics about Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) will be opened in Vienna on Thursday, 6 December 2012.
December 5, 2012
Nowotny: Austrian Banking Sector “More Boring, but More Stable”
European Forum Alpbach: Ewald Nowotny, governor of the Austrian Central Bank (OeNB) thinks that banks will fight for deposits in future. In the last years, ECB had to prevent a collapse of the financial system several times.
August 31, 2012
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Pribil: „ECB Must Not Become Safe Haven for Zombie Banks”
At the European Forum Alpbach, the Director of the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) Kurt Pribil stresses the importance of a centralized banking supervision authority.
August 31, 2012
“We Must Go On with a Political Union”
On the occasion of the European Forum Alpbach 2012, Anna Diamantopoulou, Former European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs calls for a completion of the European project.
August 30, 2012
Barroso: “We Must Complete Europe” (Part 2)
At the Alpbach Economic Symposium 2012, the President of the EU-Commission José Manuel Barroso explained the “logics of integration”. In order to meet new challenges, the EU has to promote integration, Barroso says.
August 30, 2012
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Faymann Against Breaking Up the Eurozone (Part 2)
At the Alpbach Economic Symposium 2012, Austria´s Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann underlines the “advantages of the EU”. Without the euro, Austria would face a dramatic recession, he warns.
August 30, 2012
Faymann Against Breaking Up the Eurozone (Part 1)
At the AlpbachE conomic Symposium 2012, Austria´s Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann underlines the “advantages of the EU”. Without the euro, Austria would face a dramatic recession, he warns.
August 30, 2012
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Barroso: “We Must Complete Europe” (Part 1)
At the Alpbach Economic Symposium 2012, the President of the EU-Commission José Manuel Barroso explained the “logic of integration”. In order to meet new challenges, the EU has to promote integration, Barroso says.
August 30, 2012
Spindelegger: “What We Need Is more Self-Confidence!”
At the Alpbach Forum 2012, Austria´s Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger explains that Europe suffers from a lack of confidence and self-confidence. The European people expect a message from the EU.
August 30, 2012
Spindelegger: “No United States of Europe”
The Austrian Vice-Chancellor wants to promote a political union in Europe. However, this system should not be the same like in the U.S.
August 30, 2012
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Education: Vranitzky Shows Dissatisfaction with Austrian Government
The former Austrian Federal Chancellor Franz Vranitzky criticizes the Austrian government sharply. For him, the university sector is a “very bad example of inequality between the generations”.
August 29, 2012
Keuschnigg Pleads for Increasing Retirement Age
At the Alpbach Forum 2012, the Austrian economist Christian Keuschnigg explained the necessity of implementing reforms for the Austrian retirement plan.
August 29, 2012
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Ametsreiter Calls for Activity
On the occasion of the Alpbach Forum 2012, Telekom Austria´s CEO Hannes Ametsreiter underlined the necessity of implementing reforms in Austria.
August 29, 2012
First Discussion about Headquarters in Vienna
On October 4th and 5th 2012, the 1st European Headquarters Congress will take place in Vienna.
August 21, 2012
European Congress of Small and Medium – Sized Enterprises in Katowice
From 24th to 27th September 2012, the II European Congress of Small and Medium – Size Enterprises will take place in Katowice, Poland. 50 discussion panels are planned including over 250 speakers with 3500 participants.
August 21, 2012
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International Raw Materials Conference EUMICON 2012
The event takes place from 19th to 21st September 2012 in Leoben, Austria. Top decisionmakers will come together.
July 30, 2012
Crossing Borders - Expectations towards Europe
From Date: Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Alpbach Closing Event “Crossing Borders - Expectations towards Europe” takes place.
July 12, 2012
“The Future of Banks and Financial Markets”
From Thursday, August 30, 2:00 pm to Friday, August 31, 5:45 pm the Alpbach Financial Market Symposium 2012 will take place.
July 10, 2012
Alpbach Economic Symposium 2012
From Tuesday, August 28, 2:00 pm to Thursday, August 30, 12:15 pm, the Future of the Social Welfare State in Europe will be discussed at the Alpbach Economic Symposium 2012.
July 9, 2012
Alpbach Legal Symposium 2012
Under the motto “Acceptance of Law in Rapid Decline?”, the Alpbach Legal Symposium 2012 will be held from Monday, August 27, 3:00 pm to Tuesday, August 28, 12:45 pm in the Congress Centrum Alpbach.
July 7, 2012
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Alpbach Political Symposium 2012 “Providing for Future Generations”
From Sunday, August 26, 3:00 pm to Tuesday, August 28, 12:30 pm, the Alpbach Political Forum will be held in the Congress Centrum Alpbach.
July 6, 2012
Alpbach Forum “Lobbying and Networking in the European Union”
From Saturday, August 25, 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 26 1:45 p.m, the Alpbach Forum will deal with lobbying and networking in the EU.
July 5, 2012
Global Future - Expectations in Science and Technology
The Alpbach Technology Forum as part of the European Forum Alpbach is the largest platform for a research- and technology-related debate in Austria.
July 4, 2012
Alpbach Universities of Applied Sciences Forum 2012
This year, the Alpbach Universities of Applied Sciences Forum will focus on “Lifestyles and social networks”.
July 3, 2012
Europe 2040: Challenges and Visions
The Alpbach Perspectives 2012 will be held from Monday, August 20 to Wednesday, August 22 in the Congress Centrum Alpbach.
June 30, 2012
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Austria Connect 2012 in Washington D.C.
From September 13, 2012 to September 15, 2012 the Austrian Trade Commissions will hold its conference in Washington D.C.
June 29, 2012
Austria Connect Canada 2012
2nd Austria Connect Canada 2012 Conference: Intensive exchange of experiences and views in Toronto on Research and Development.
June 28, 2012
Biopolitics International Organisation in Vienna
The Biopolitics International Organization, a partner of Vienna Economic Forum, launched an conference themed „Green Governance - Building a Society of Hope.“
June 27, 2012
Alpbach Health Symposium 2012
Under the motto “Child and Youth Health: The Future starts today”, the Alpbach Forum starts in August 2012.
June 26, 2012
8th Conference of European Regions and Cities (CERC) in Austria
The Institute of the Regions of Europe (IRE) is holding the 8th conference of European Regions and Cities in Grafenegg.
June 14, 2012
Vienna hosts the 19th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
The 19th ITS World Congress will be held from 22 to 26 October 2012 in Vienna, under the header ITS Vienna 2012 – Smarter on the way.
May 29, 2012
Congresses: Vienna Ranks First
Vienna is still number one worldwide in cities hosting international congresses. The U.S. takes first in the country category.
May 18, 2012
“Europe, quo vadis?”
Today, the 9th Vienna Congress com•sult takes place in Vienna. The central issue “Challenges of Leadership in Europe” is discussed, among others, by Lech Walesa, Hans-Dietrich Genscher and Avigdor Liberman.
January 24, 2012
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