Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index Launch – Danube Region
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), in partnership with weXelerate, organized the official launch of the Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (DEE) Index Report for the Danube Region. The event brought together policymakers, ecosystem builders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to explore the digital strengths and structural gaps shaping entrepreneurship across Central and Southeast Europe. Images: Konrad Gerger […]
The Future of Money: How will the world pay in the next 10 years?
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), together with Péter Kovács, organized an exclusive panel discussion titled “The Future of Money” at the WeXelerate innovation hub in Vienna. The event convened leading economists, investors, technologists, and geopolitical thinkers to explore the seismic shifts transforming how the world earns, stores, and spends money in a digital-first […]
Prof. Dr. Zoltan Acs Was Invited to Speak at the International Entrepreneurship Forum
Prof. Dr. Zoltan Acs, Director of the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), was invited to speak at the International Entrepreneurship Forum, hosted by the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa. In his keynote address, titled “Ecosystems of Learning: The Urban Dividend,” Prof. Acs examined how education, cities, and policy intersect […]
VIGS Summer Seminar: Research Workshop on Entrepreneurial Support Organizations and Organizational Sponsorship
Entrepreneurship is often hailed as the engine of economic prosperity. As a result, accelerators, incubators, and small business development centers have proliferated — but do we really know how to best support entrepreneurs, and what role Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) should play? These questions framed the 2025 VIGS Summer Workshop, which convened a select group […]
SEMART 2025: 10 Years of Advancing Stress Research and Resilience Education
SEMART 2025: 10 Years of Advancing Stress Research and Resilience Education The 10th International Summer School on Stress (SEMART: Stress Education, Management and Resilience Training) marked a significant milestone, celebrating ten years of interdisciplinary research and academic exchange in the field of stress science. SEMART has contributed to advancing global dialogue on stress, health education, […]
VIGS Celebrates the Legacy of Hans Selye with Exhibition Tribute in Vienna
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) honored the life and legacy of Hans Selye, the celebrated Viennese-born scientist widely known as the “father of stress,” with a special exhibition and opening ceremony in Vienna. The event brought together students, international scholars, and distinguished guests to honor Selye’s contributions to medicine, science, and global health. […]
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 […]