South Tyrolean Economic Forum 2022: Strategies for success in turbulent times

For the 17th time, top-class entrepreneurs, decision-makers and interested parties met at the South Tyrolean Economic Forum. Since last year's event was held online due to the pandemic, it was even more exciting to come together again in person. In the sold-out MEC congress center in Bolzano, more than 400 visitors came to take part in presentations, discussions and networking revolving around the motto "Strategies for success in turbulent times". In addition, pre-selected start-ups had the opportunity to participate with information booths and establish valuable contacts.

This year, the organizers - spearheaded by the MCI - were once again able to attract top-class international speakers for the event:

Giovanni Palazzo - President and CEO, Electrify America LLC & President, Electrify Canada

Lars Carlstrom - Chairman of the Board of Directors, Founder & CEO, Italvolt Spa, Milan

Lucas Zanotto - Designer, Director, Founder & Director, YATATOY, Helsinki | Member of Südstern

Sindi Mabaso-Koyana - Entrepreneur | Investor | African Business Leader | AWCA Investment Holdings, Johannesburg

Georg Kofler - Major Shareholder & Chairman, SOCIAL CHAIN AG, Berlin | Juror and Investor in the TV Show "Die Höhle der Löwen", Cologne.

The speakers are optimistic and recognize that turbulent times can also offer opportunities for innovation. Georg Kofler, for example, says, "There are industries that have also benefited from this pandemic - the whole online trade, for example. New and original ideas also emerge in times like these. You need to stay optimistic."

"In turbulent times, the classic elements matter even more: a strong team, the right mindset, fast, fact-based decision-making and, of course, optimism to look for further opportunities," advises Giovanni Palazzo.

MCI Rector Andreas Altmann emphasizes the importance of networking and exchange: "It's about linking academia and innovation with business, bringing people together and inspiring companies to gear up for the future. In keeping with this year's motto, we are indeed in turbulent times and within the framework of this forum, we can provide participants with essential strategies for success along the way."

South Tyrolean Economic Forum

The South Tyrolean Economic Forum has become the leading business conference and a high-level international meeting place south of the Alps. The event is organized in partnership by the Unternehmerverband Südtirol, the Südtiroler Wirtschaftszeitung, the Stiftung Südtiroler Sparkasse, the publisher Business Bestseller, the network of South Tyroleans abroad "Südstern" and the MCI | The Entrepreneurial School^®.