Welcoming Remarks in the Lounge

With international BOLD Minds and Viennese founders gathered, Réka Artner invites our hosts to the stage.

Amelie Gross, Vice-President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, and Alexander Biach, Deputy Managing Director of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, welcome everyone to Vienna, emphasizing the privilege of sharing ideas within such a diverse community.

A brief on-stage interview follows, focusing on the future outlook for 2040.

Amelie Gross, a self-described optimistic realist, stresses the importance of leveraging opportunities and community insights to pioneer advancements.

Alexander Biach echoes this sentiment, noting Vienna’s transformation into an innovation hub with significant R&D investments, especially in the health industry. He urges everyone to network and explore Austria’s opportunities - because this small country is stronger than you might believe!

By the way, have you checked out the Innovation Map by the Chamber of Economics? This tool tracks over 30 innovation areas in Austria and abroad - give it a try and discover something new!