Event agenda
Wednesday, 5 June 2024
16:00 - 18:00
Climate Lab - Reception
- Climate
Invitation only partner reception for CEOs For Future and Climate Lab partners. Circular Economy as a key driver to achieve climate neutrality in Austria - a session to connect, share good practice, learn and align intentions.
1 speaker
Future Health Lab - Reception
- Health
Invitation only partner reception for the Future Health Lab Partners. A space for the key actors engaged in transforming the Public Health Sector in Austria to re-connect, share learnings and align intentions.
4 speakers
Impact Funds - Reception
- Capital
Invitation only partner reception hosted together with EIF. A space for impact fund managers to re-connect, share learnings and align intentions.
5 speakers
Impact Investors - Reception
- Capital
Invitation only partner reception. BIII (German Impact Investing Association), IINA, Toniic, TWIST, impact networks come together to re-connect and align intentions, share learning and launch the Austrian chapter of BIII.
4 speakers
Invest in journalism now! - Reception
- Democracy
7 speakers
Roundtable for CEE Family Business/Offices
- Capital
2 speakers
16:30 - 17:30
Fireside Chat: Innovation im Grünen: Wie Nachhaltigkeit und Regulierung die Zukunft formen
- Climate
- Policy
- Capital
Look forward to an inspiring discussion, moderated by Robert Kleedorer, Head of the Kurier Wirtschaft department, who will explore the transformative power of sustainable innovation and regulation.
6 speakers
18:00 - 20:00
Together in Impact - Official Reception
- Leadership
Invitation only partner reception. A space to (re-)connect with the key players in the field and kick-start the Impact Days 2024 experience. Wine, finger food and a sweet surprise from Vollpension. Key note: "It won't happen unless we make it happen"
3 speakers
Thursday, 6 June 2024
09:00 - 10:00
Connection Café
- Collaboration
Start the event by enjoying a cup of coffee and a small breakfast by connecting with other participants. Let yourself be surprised by diversity and synchronicity.
2 speakers
09:30 - 10:00
The Green 100 - Eröffnung der Messe (in German)
- Climate
- Capital
Im Rahmen der Messe werden attraktive Finanzierungs- und Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten für grüne, kapitalsuchende Projekte aufgezeigt. Zusätzlich lernen Besucher:innen ökologisch nachhaltige Anlageoptionen kennen.
3 speakers
10:00 - 10:45
The Green 100 - Green Finance im Kontext (in German)
- Climate
- Capital
Der Klimawandel als Herausforderung, Klimainnovationen als Chance. Ein vertiefendes Gespräch über die Rolle von Geld, Investitionen und Anlagen bei der notwendigen Transformation zu einer klimaneutralen Wirtschaft.
2 speakers
10:30 - 11:30
Opening Ceremony
- Leadership
Official welcome to Impact Days 2024 with inspiring speeches and a moment of reflection to start together.
5 speakers
11:30 - 12:45
The Green 100 - Wie nachhaltig sind Finanzunternehmen und ihre Produkte? (in German)
- Climate
- Capital
Ein Einblick für alle interessierten Privatpersonen und Anleger:innen, die sich fragen: Wie nachhaltig sind Finanzunternehmen sowie die mir angebotenen Finanzprodukte wirklich?
5 speakers
11:45 - 12:45
A Compass for Ethical Questions
- Leadership
This session aims to offer you the compass to navigate through a ever increasing complexity of decisions and situations from an ethical stand point.
2 speakers
Empowering Educators and Innovating the Way We Learn
- Leadership
- Education
A conversation on empowering educators and innovating the learning experience. Discover what it takes to re-imagine and re-create the way we learn in schools and beyond.
4 speakers
ESG Renaissance: Catalyzing Sustainable Profits Through Innovation and Regulation
- Climate
- Leadership
Explore how ESG investing is shaped by regulations, driving innovation while demanding effective data management.
6 speakers
Great Expectations: What Entrepreneurs Need, What Investors Want
- Entrepreneurship
- Capital
What entrepreneurs want, what investors need: Dive into the lived experiences of those that raise and those that invest funds to discover what works and what is to be avoided.
5 speakers
Invest in Journalism NOW!
- Democracy
How we can empower and reap the rewards of a rapidly growing new wave of quality journalism startups with private capital. Explore why impact investment and journalism start-ups are a perfect match to secure a future for quality journalism.
4 speakers
Rethinking Climate Tech Investment: An open conversation on Funding and Impact for Climate
- Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Capital
Explore the systemic impact potential of venture capital in the race to build a future economy set to thrive in 1.5.
4 speakers
11:45 - 13:15
Driving Change: Innovations for Better Mobility
- DEI
- Technology
In this interactive workshop, we take a systemic look at the trends and challenges of today's mobility.
2 speakers
12:50 - 13:10
Speed Dating
- Collaboration
The session is happening in the Vollpension cafe area
1 speaker
13:00 - 14:15
Rewilding our heart and our mind
- Leadership
Outdoor Session in Burggarten: Experience a few chapters of nature’s own magic guidebook to a kind of leadership that future generations will be grateful for. Meeting point at the Kaiser Franz Joseph statue by the stairs.
2 speakers
13:15 - 14:15
A Conversation on Navigating Complexity and Systemic Interventions
- Leadership
- Collaboration
An interactive session and conversation for practical insights on navigating complexity and making a positive impact through systemic interventions.
2 speakers
Catalysts for Change: Partnering for Sustainable Development in the Global South
- Climate
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Policy
- Capital
- Collaboration
Discover how ADA's Business Partnership Program collaborates with visionary partners to co-create scalable solutions, leveraging synergy and strategic alliances for lasting impact in countries of the Global South.
6 speakers
Green Gold: Unveiling Biodiversity & Natural Capital's Investment Potential
- Climate
- Capital
Embark on an adventure into the uncharted territory of biodiversity and natural capital, where opportunities emerge in the face of challenges.
6 speakers
MARChing Towards Impact & Capital
- Entrepreneurship
- Capital
Entrepreneurs focussed session - How to become become finance-ready / investable
8 speakers
Mobilising Private Capital for Greater Impact. Barriers, Motivations, and Strategies.
- Capital
Explore the strategies, motivations, and barriers to striking a balance between achieving economic goals and generating a positive social and environmental impact.
6 speakers
13:15 - 14:15
Gender-inclusive financing
- Leadership
- Capital
5 speakers
13:30 - 14:45
The Green 100 - Wie finanziere ich mein Unternehmen? (in German)
- Climate
- Entrepreneurship
- Capital
Eine authentische und persönliche Diskussion, die Ihnen hilft, Ihr Unternehmensprojekt voranzutreiben und Herausforderungen in der Finanzierung erfolgreich zu meistern.
5 speakers
14:20 - 14:40
Speed Dating
- Collaboration
The session is happening in the Vollpension cafe area
1 speaker
14:45 - 15:45
Cleantech Awards: Bridging Innovation and Development
- Climate
- Technology
Cleantech Innovation in Emerging Markets
6 speakers
From Chains to Networks: Building Responsible Supply Chains
- Climate
- Technology
- Capital
5 speakers
How to implement DEI in a resource-based economy?
- Leadership
- DEI
How can organisations address diversity and inclusion in innovative and genuine ways.
4 speakers
Impact Foresight - Fostering Anticipation for the Common Good
- Leadership
This interactive workshop will provide ground for practical discussion on how to align vision, strategies and actions with the evolving demands of our times.
3 speakers
It's a Health Matter
- Health
- Climate
- Policy
Explore the impact of interconnected crises on personal well-being and consequent need for innovation in the healthcare system. From climate change and global health pandemics to economic instability and social inequality.
5 speakers
Unlocking Capital for Impact - A Dialog
- Capital
4 speakers
15:30 - 17:00
The Green 100 - Abschluss der Messe (in German)
- Climate
- Capital
Unter aktiver Einbindung des Publikums schauen wir zurück auf den Tag und wagen einen Ausblick auf die für ein nachhaltiges und klimafreundliches Finanzsystem wichtigsten Entwicklungen und Entscheidungen.
5 speakers
15:50 - 16:10
Speed Dating
- Collaboration
The session is happening in the Vollpension cafe area
1 speaker
16:00 - 18:30
Innovate for Europe: Greentech, Health Tech & Smart City Showdown: URBAN TECH Pitch Competition
The URBAN TECH Pitch Competition showcases the cutting-edge solutions across Greentech, Smart City, and Health Tech sectors that have been developed by innovative companies.
2 speakers
16:15 - 17:15
Enterprise and investment solutions to address humanitarian and planetary crisis: how to move from bean-counting to moon-shooting!
- Entrepreneurship
- Capital
A conversation on how to direct entrepreneurial energy and investment finance to the blind spots: the people, places and topics that markets neglect yet that address roof-on-fire issues.
3 speakers
Impact Exits
- Entrepreneurship
- Capital
5 speakers
Keynote Dr. Schneider & Panel discussion: "Flames of Change: Rethinking Energy in an Era of Shifting Commitments and Uncertain Policies"
- Technology
- Capital
Starting with a keynote speech of Jürgen Schneider this dynamic panel will explore the evolving energy paradigm in the context of changing commitments and uncertain policies, offering diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
6 speakers
Policy-makers as Impact Drivers
- Leadership
- Policy
- Collaboration
Discover how policymakers drive societal change through impactful policies, strategic public investments, and innovative collaborations with social entrepreneurs.
6 speakers
Systemic Investment in Practice
- Capital
3 speakers
The Power of AI for Social Impact
- Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Capital
5 speakers
17:30 - 18:30
Together in Impact - Ideas worth sharing
- Leadership
- Collaboration
An interactive workshop that will support you in identifying, developing and ultimately sharing your most impactful ideas, following the TED methodology.
4 speakers
18:00 - 18:30
Urban Innovation through Collaborative Partnership - Innovate for Europe: Panel discussion and Award Ceremony
Through a good practice of collaborative partnership, the panel discussion will give insights how the URBAN TECH Programme supported the acceleration of competitive success of European SMEs.
2 speakers
18:30 - 21:00
Impact Dinner
- Collaboration
Friday, 7 June 2024
09:00 - 12:00
Building a More Inclusive and Just Healthcare System
- Health
Join us for an exploration of building a more just public healthcare system - confronting concrete barriers and inequalities in access, affordability, and quality of care head-on.
9 speakers
Catalysing ESG Strategies Through Innovation Practices
- Climate
Start your ESG innovation journey with practical exercises and lively peer to peer conversations.
5 speakers
Creating Alliances in Impact Investment
- Capital
- Collaboration
5 speakers
Develop your Business, Amplify your Impact
- Entrepreneurship
Discover how to effectively grow your impact enterprise. This deep dive examines the challenges and opportunities inherent in scaling impact innovations, and provides strategies for navigating these complexities.
3 speakers
Entrepreneurial approaches in philanthropy and NGOs
- Leadership
This deep dive is designed for leaders in NGOs and philanthropic organizations who seek to reflect on and enhance their strategies for maximizing impact. In this session, we will explore our impact through de-centering, foresight, and systems.
6 speakers