Impact Days 2025

12–13 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria

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Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 14:00 - 14:50

From Recession to Resilience: Social Innovation as Economically Viable Ways Out of Our Crises

Location:Rathaus - Collab 1

How can social innovations contribute to economic stability and resilience, and what positive effects do they have on an innovative economic landscape? This panel explores the role of social enterprises and their economically sustainable approaches to overcoming current crises. The discussion will also address the necessary framework conditions for fostering social innovation. Perspectives from academia, politics, and practice will be examined.

3 speakers

  • Peter Vandor

    Senior Researcher, Head of Center / Founder, Social Impact Award

    WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

  • Stephanie Cox

    Children & Youth Lead Austria & Switzerland

    Ashoka

  • Verena Judmayer

    Board member of SENA & Co-Founder of MATR

    MATR