Vienna New Year's Reception: Entrepreneurs demand the courage to change!

Vienna New Year's Reception: Entrepreneurs demand the courage to change!

The New Year's reception of the Senate of Economics took place in the ballroom of the University of Vienna, under the motto “Metamorphosis”. This festive afternoon, which marks the start of a year full of challenges, brought together important personalities from business, politics and society. Benita Ferrero-Waldner, President of the Senate and former Foreign Minister, opened the event with an urgent appeal to the participants to regain Austria's competitiveness. Andreas Altmann, Rector of MCI Innsbruck, emphasized that real prosperity cannot be achieved by sticking to the status quo, but rather through courageous entrepreneurs who are prepared to actively shape change medianet.at reported.

The event was based on interaction and discussion, which was particularly evident in a lively panel discussion. Moderated by Andreas Schnauder, editor-in-chief of “Pragmaticus”, experts such as Gerald Loacker and Roger Köppel discussed the urgently needed reforms in Austria. These include reducing bureaucracy and comprehensive pension and tax reforms. Boxing legend and entrepreneur Axel Schulz made an impressive comparison between entrepreneurship and boxing when he said: “It’s not just about hitting, it’s about getting back up again, no matter how many times you fall!” These inspiring thoughts awakened the audience's willingness to take responsibility and actively participate in shaping the future. The SENATE of the Economy underlined the central message: metamorphosis is the key to overcoming the challenges of our time.

The event not only served as a platform for ideas, but also as an initial spark for concrete measures to promote a courageous and future-oriented entrepreneurial culture in Austria. Those present were asked to not only accept change, but to actively embrace it. "Don't fight the change. Embrace it," was the call that shaped the spirit of the evening. The New Year's reception was therefore a common thread for the challenges ahead and a clear encouragement: the future belongs to those who are prepared to take entrepreneurial risks and drive change.