Who is at the Wheel? The Automotive Industry in The New Global Era
The global auto industry is undergoing significant change, driven by new technologies, economic shifts, and changing consumer preferences. This transformation was the focus of a panel discussion hosted by the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), where industry leaders and experts examined the key factors shaping the future of mobility. The event brought together top […]
Reshuffling Cards: The Geopolitical Shift Under Trump Administration
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) successfully hosted an exclusive panel discussion titled “Reshuffling Cards: The Geopolitical Implications of the New Trump Administration” at the WeXelerate start-up hub in Vienna. The event brought together top diplomats, policy experts, and complexity scientists to analyze the challenges and opportunities shaping global power dynamics following the recent […]
VIGS Official Partner of Future Forward 2024
On November 28, 2024, the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) became an official partner of Future Forward 2024, a leading event dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of technology and society. Future Forward, held at weXelerate’s Innovation Hub in Vienna, brought together over 700 industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and startups to explore […]
‘AI & The Future – The Age of Machines’ Meetup in Vienna
Vienna, November 27, 2024 – A city renowned for its intellectual and cultural heritage witnessed an electrifying gathering of global minds at the “AI & The Future: The Age of Machines” meetup. Organized by the VIGS Institute, a Vienna-based research institute dedicated to solving global problems in the 21st century, the event brought together experts […]
Global Experts Convene in Vienna for VIGS Institute’s Health & Wellbeing Symposium
The VIGS Institute, a Vienna-based research institute dedicated to solving global problems in the 21st century, hosted its Health & Wellbeing Symposium on November 3-4. This invite-only event gathered leading experts and practitioners from across the globe, with participants attending in person and some joining online, representing Austria, Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Hungary, Israel, Kenya, Moldova, […]
Opening Reception of the VIGS Institute
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) held its official opening reception on 17th October at SO/ Vienna in Vienna, Austria. The event marked the launch of this research center, dedicated to addressing global challenges through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates entrepreneurial ecosystems, international relations, and wellbeing & stress. Naomi Besedes, Deputy Director of VIGS, […]
Reflection on Our Collective Future: A Week in Vienna
In July, fifty visionaries from around the world gathered in the heart of Vienna, Austria, for an extraordinary week dedicated to contemplating the future of humankind. Hosted at weXelerate, an innovative Austrian-Israeli think tank, the event marked the inauguration of the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) —a groundbreaking approach between the Santa Fe Institute […]
Global Thought Leaders Convene in Vienna for the Inaugural VIGS Institute Summer Seminar
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS Institute) successfully hosted its first seminar, bringing together an esteemed cohort of researchers, investors, founders, and business leaders from over 15 countries, including Austria, Costa Rica, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, UK, Mexico, Australia, Hungary, Israel, South Korea, USA. Held at the WeXelerate Accelerator in the heart of Vienna, […]
Panel Discussions on ‘Failure Culture and Ecosystem Connectivity in the CEE Startup Scene’ as a Prelude to the Launch of the VIGS Institute
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) launched with a series of insightful panel discussions focused on startup failure and ecosystem connectivity within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) startup scene on 5th June 2024 in Vienna. Hosted at weXelerate as part of the ViennaUp event series, the event brought together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and […]
