Economic Forum Salzburg 2023: Strengthen the location together

Inspiring ideas, renowned guests and valuable connections: this year's Economic Forum Salzburg was an important event for decision-makers, experts and executives from business, society and politics at the Congress Salzburg. Inspiring ideas, renowned guests and valuable connections: this year's Economic Forum Salzburg was an important event for decision-makers, experts and executives from business, society and politics at the Congress Salzburg. After its successful debut in 2022, this year's Economic Forum Salzburg celebrated a huge success as well, counting an audience of 300 participants.

In addition to inspiring presentations and discussion rounds under the motto "Let's strengthen the location together: Courage for innovative ideas, strategies & solutions", catered networking breaks offered numerous opportunities for exciting dialog, exchange and potential collaborations and partnerships. New this year was the Innovation Area, organized in cooperation with Innovation Salzburg, which allowed startups and universities to present their ideas and research projects and make valuable contacts.

Peter Unterkofler, President of the Federation of Austrian Industries Salzburg, and the Governor of Salzburg Wilfried Haslauer, welcomed and opened an afternoon of captivating presentations and lively discussions:

• Johannes Hahn | Commissioner for Budget and Administration, European Commission, Brussels
  "Perspectives on Europe - How do we meet the challenges ahead?"

• Dietmar Knöss | Global Director People & Organization, Puma SE, Herzogenaurach
  "Competing location - Fighting for the best minds."

• Jürgen Rechberger | Vice President & Business Field Leader Hydrogen & Fuel Cell, AVL List GmbH, Graz
  "Energy, mobility & sustainability: Where are we heading?"

• Isabel Grupp | CEO, Plastro Mayer GmbH, Trochtelfingen/D | State Chair „Die jungen Unternehmer“ Baden-Württemberg
  "Family businesses: Woman. Emotion. Leadership. "

• Pater Johannes Pausch | Founder & Prior emeritus of the European Monastery Gut Aich, St. Gilgen
  "Economy meets monestary: What they can learn from each other.”

• Georg Kofler | Media Entrepreneur, Major Shareholder & Chairman, Social Chain AG, Berlin | Investor | Judge, VOX-Start-up show „Die Höhle der Löwen“, Cologne
  "Let's Talk Innovation - research, economy & location".

The panel discussion on the topic of "Let's Talk Innovation - research, economy & location" with Georg Kofler and high-ranking personalities rounded off the varied program at the podium, before a relaxed get-together with culinary delicacies and an exquisite wine tasting by Spar concluded an all-round successful Economic Forum Salzburg.

Economic Forum Salzburg

The Economic Forum Salzburg is organized by the Federation of Austrian Industries Salzburg together with Salzburger Sparkasse, Salzburger Nachrichten, Spar AG, Palfinger AG, Markas GmbH, Innovation Salzburg, Economic Chamber Salzburg, University of Salzburg, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences und MCI | The Entrepreneurial School^®.