Commerce 2024 Day: Record visit and important impulses for the sector

Commerce 2024 Day: Record visit and important impulses for the sector

The 20. The edition of the day of the trade took place on October 10 and 11, 2024 in the Toscana Congress Gmunden and attracted 400 participants: inside , including some of the most prominent CEOs from the commercial landscape. This event has set up a new visitor record and is organized in cooperation with the journal Regal.

The congress was initiated by an opening speech by HV President Stephan Mayer-Heinisch and managing director Rainer Will . Both led through current topics and highlighted the challenges of trade. Rainer wants to emphasize: "Austrian trade is 709,000 employees in the country." It is also gratifying that many employees find their jobs attractive.

main topics of the congress

The discussion is about current challenges such as the changed buying behavior and the need to rethink in the trade. Stephan Mayer-Heinisch called for innovative approaches: "Optimism and new ideas help against it." The association also requires better enforcement of existing regulations instead of creating new regulations. The plan H was presented as an important concept to improve the equality of competition in eCommerce.

The second day of the congress offered a variety of exciting lectures and panel discussions. Gerhard Christiner from Austrian Power Grid spoke about the decarbonization of the Austrian energy system and the associated challenges. The focus was also on digitization, whereby speakers discussed the influence of artificial intelligence and new discount strategies.

The evening gala was a highlight of the event, in which the Austrian trade price an dr. Gerhard Drexel was awarded. This award was given to him for his extraordinary performance in the trade industry. Klaus Hraby , long -time managing director of EFKO, also received a prize for his services in industry.

Another highlight was the moderation through Angelika Pehab , which led through the event, and the amusing performance of the Bavarian comedy star Martin Frank , which inspired the guests with his cabaret program.

For the coming years in Austrian trade, consistent adaptation to the challenges that arise from social changes and digital trends is expected. The next meeting, the day of trade 2025, is already scheduled for 9 and 10 October 2025 in Gmunden. The steadily growing number of participants and the commitment of the industry show how important this event is for Austrian trade.