22nd Salzburg Europe Summit
Europe - a sovereign global player?
27.–29. September 2026
Salzburg Congress
At the 22nd Salzburg Europe Summit, from September 27th - 29th 2026, international experts will discuss current European topics.
In lectures, panel discussions and joint evening events, internationally recognized experts and decision-makers from politics, business and science from home and abroad discussed current challenges and crises in Europe.
Patronage
Alexander Van der Bellen
Federal President of the Republic of Austria
AGENDA
(in progress)
ART EXHIBITION
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
11 AM
Opening of the art exhibition
“European Regional Culture”
Guest 2026: TBC
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
12 noon
General Assembly of the Institute of the Regions of Europe (IRE)
IRE FORUM
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
2. 30 PM
Is Europe dying out? Demographic change as a challenge
COLLOQIUM
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
4.30 PM
In cooperation with the Order of St. George
Economy. Ethics. Responsibility.
DIALOGUE II
Monday, September 28, 2026
12 noon
Enlargement as geopolitical necessity
DIALOGUE III
Monday, September 28th, 2026
3 AM
Blackout, Sabotage & Co. - how secure is Europe?
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Monday, September 28th, 2026
5 PM
In cooperation with Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation Vienna
Topic: TBC