Impact Days 2024

5–7 Jun 2024 | Vienna, Austria

Alexis Eremia

Co-Founder & Director

Impact Hub

Vienna, Austria

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My organisation

Impact Hub

Impact Hub

Cluster/Networking Organization

Vienna, Austria

Founded in 2010, Impact Hub in Vienna is a recognized home for innovators and has served as a launchpad for numerous impact initiatives and enterprises across Europe. Over this decade its community grew to over 1,000 active members, and more than 500 impactful startups were supported in over 30 incubation, acceleration and investment programs together with partners. On a global level, Impact Hub is one of the world’s leading networks for social innovation and is present in over 100 cities and more than 50 countries. The United Nations officially acknowledges Impact Hub for “helping to extend the efforts directed to tackle the SDGs via entrepreneurial solutions.”
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About me

Alexis Eremia is an expert practitioner in the realm of fostering inclusive and sustainable innovation at scale. She played a pivotal role in the founding and development of Impact Hub Vienna, a thriving ecosystem dedicated to positive change. This multifaceted endeavor encompasses deep dive labs, including the Climate Lab and Future Health Lab, as well as physical spaces, vibrant communities, and support programs that nurture innovation. Simultaneously, Alexis served as a strategic advisor and entrepreneur in residence for esteemed international organizations such as WWF, EIT Climate KIC, UNIDO, and REEP. Her contributions are marked by a profound commitment to designing and implementing systems that empower entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. Drawing from her background in finance, coupled with her extensive experience as an entrepreneur and manager, and a practical understanding of social systems, she is recognized for her daring approach, direct communication style, pragmatic problem-solving, and an unwavering focus on delivering tangible, positive impacts.

My organisation

Impact Hub

At Impact Hub, we envision an economy where everyone thrives. For this we inspire, connect, and enable entrepreneurs and strengthen the ecosystem around them.

Impact Hub is a leading global network with locations in over 100 cities across 60 countries. In Vienna, our community is hosted in three unique spaces: Impact Hub focuses on social innovation, Climate Lab is dedicated to advancing collaborations for climate neutrality, and Future Health Lab seeks to drive innovations in the healthcare system. Additionally, we host the annual Impact Days festival, have initiated the Social Impact Award for young social entrepreneurs in over 20 countries, and are driving change through numerous partnerships with leading private and public institutions.

Speaker sessions (4)

Wednesday, 5 June 2024

18:00 - 20:00

Together in Impact - Official Reception

Format:In-person
Location:Hofburg - Wintergarten
Track:
Invitation Only
  • 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"

Thursday, 6 June 2024

11:45 - 12:45

A Compass for Ethical Questions

Format:In-person
Location:Hofburg - Radetzky I
Track:
Breakout Session
  • 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.

13:15 - 14:15

MARChing Towards Impact & Capital

Format:In-person
Location:Hofburg - Rittersaal
Track:
Breakout Session
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Capital

Entrepreneurs focussed session - How to become become finance-ready / investable

Friday, 7 June 2024

09:00 - 12:00

Creating Alliances in Impact Investment

Format:In-person
Location:Impact Hub Vienna - The Library
Track:
Deep Dive - Workshops
  • Capital
  • Collaboration