Impact Days 2024

5–7 Jun 2024 | Vienna, Austria

Amira Awad

ORF - Austrian Broadcasting Corporation

Vienna, Austria

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About me

Amira Awad was born in Cairo in 1979 to an Austrian mother and Egyptian father. She came to Vienna with her family at the age of four. Already during her law studies she was able to gain first experiences in private TV. After graduating, she worked as a lawyer for two years, then as a news anchor and editor for television for a total of 15 years. From 2019 to 2023 she was part of the ORF - ZIB team, where she initially worked as an editor in the foreign affairs department. From 2020 to 2023, she subsequently hosted ZIB Nacht, ZIB 18 and ZIB Flashes on ORF1. Since 2004, Amira Awad has been working as an independent event presenter and consultant. The mother of three children has been a volunteer "Integration Ambassador" since 2011.

My organisation

ORF - Austrian Broadcasting Corporation

We are the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF), the national public service broadcaster of Austria. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing high-quality and diverse programming to inform, educate, and entertain our audience. Our commitment to impartiality and comprehensive coverage ensures that we are a trusted source of news and information for the people of Austria. Join us as we continue to innovate and evolve in the ever-changing media landscape.

Speaker sessions (3)

Thursday, 6 June 2024

10:30 - 11:30

Opening Ceremony

Format:In-person
Location:Hofburg - Zeremoniensaal
Track:
Plenary Session
  • Leadership

Official welcome to Impact Days 2024 with inspiring speeches and a moment of reflection to start together.

16:15 - 17:15

Policy-makers as Impact Drivers

Format:In-person
Location:Hofburg - Trabantenstube
Track:
Breakout Session
  • Leadership
  • Policy
  • Collaboration

Discover how policymakers drive societal change through impactful policies, strategic public investments, and innovative collaborations with social entrepreneurs.

17:30 - 18:30

Together in Impact - Ideas worth sharing

Format:In-person
Location:Hofburg - Zeremoniensaal
Track:
Plenary Session
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration

An interactive workshop that will support you in identifying, developing and ultimately sharing your most impactful ideas, following the TED methodology.