Changing Times in Focus at the 34th Tyrolean Economic Forum 2025

Date 2025-11-07

High-profile personalities, future-oriented topics, and valuable insights at Congress Innsbruck

For the 34th time, the Federation of Austrian Industries Tyrol, together with its partners, invited guests to the Tyrolean Economic Forum at Congress Innsbruck. Under the guiding theme “TURNING POINTS – CHANGING TIMES. How we can shape the future responsibly,” around 350 entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and representatives from business, politics, and society once again gathered for a day of exchange, networking, and discussion.

Following the official welcome by Max Kloger, President of the Federation of Austrian Industries Tyrol, the afternoon was hosted by Andrea Wieser-Schönitzer and Alois Vahrner from the Tiroler Tageszeitung.

The diverse program ranged from start-up presentations to analyses of economic and security policy and discussions on socially relevant future topics. New perspectives were provided in particular by the keynote speeches of internationally renowned personalities:

  • Michael Hüther, Director and Member of the Executive Board at the German Economic Institute
  • Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Human Resources and Real Estate
  • Harald Christ, Entrepreneur, Investor, Member of Multiple Supervisory Boards, and Founder of a Foundation
  • Robert Brieger, former Chair of the European Union Military Committee; former Chief of Staff of the Austrian Armed Forces
  • Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, Head of the Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence

A panel discussion with impulse statements focused on current challenges and opportunities at the intersection of security, technology, and business:

  • Susanne Wiegand, former CEO of RENK Group AG; Supervisory Board Member & Investor
  • Hannes Hecher, CEO of Schiebel GmbH
  • Oliver Rolofs, Managing Partner at COMMVISORY, Munich; Co-Founder of the Munich Cyber Security Conference
  • Ingo Gstrein, Brigadier and Military Commander of Tyrol

The evening concluded in an inspiring atmosphere with fine cuisine, offering space for in-depth conversations, new connections, and informal exchange.

The Tyrolean Economic Forum was organized by the Federation of Austrian Industries Tyrol in cooperation with Raiffeisen Bank, Unterberger Group, Holzbau Saurer, GrECO Group, Tyrol Chamber of Commerce, business bestseller, and MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®.

34th Tyrolean Economic Forum at Congress Innsbruck | Turning Points – Changing Times © Klaus Maislinger
34th Tyrolean Economic Forum at Congress Innsbruck | Turning Points – Changing Times © Klaus Maislinger
Max Kloger, President of the Federation of Austrian Industries Tyrol, welcomes participants of the 34th Tyrolean Economic Forum © Klaus Maislinger
Andrea Wieser-Schönitzer and Alois Vahrner from Tiroler Tageszeitung moderated the event © Klaus Maislinger
Michael Hüther, Director and Member of the Executive Board at the German Economic Institute (IW) © Klaus Maislinger
Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG © Klaus Maislinger
Panel discussion on “Business Location: How Do We Get Ahead Again?” © Klaus Maislinger
Harald Christ, Entrepreneur, Investor, Member of Multiple Supervisory Boards, and Founder of a Foundation © Klaus Maislinger
Robert Brieger, former Chair of the European Union Military Committee; former Chief of Staff of the Austrian Armed Forces © Klaus Maislinger
Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, Head of the Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence © Klaus Maislinger
Susanne Wiegand, former CEO of RENK Group AG; Supervisory Board Member & Investor © Klaus Maislinger
Hannes Hecher, CEO of Schiebel GmbH © Klaus Maislinger
Oliver Rolofs, Managing Partner at COMMVISORY, Munich; Co-Founder of the Munich Cyber Security Conference © Klaus Maislinger
Ingo Gstrein, Brigadier and Military Commander of Tyrol © Klaus Maislinger
Panel discussion on “Security as a New Challenge for Business, the Economy, and Society” © Klaus Maislinger
Pitches & info stands: Start-ups and young entrepreneurs present their ideas © Klaus Maislinger
34th Tyrolean Economic Forum at Congress Innsbruck | Turning Points – Changing Times © Klaus Maislinger
34th Tyrolean Economic Forum at Congress Innsbruck | Turning Points – Changing Times © Klaus Maislinger
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34th Tyrolean Economic Forum at Congress Innsbruck | Turning Points – Changing Times © Klaus Maislinger

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Panel discussion on “Business Location: How Do We Get Ahead Again?” © Klaus Maislinger

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Harald Christ, Entrepreneur, Investor, Member of Multiple Supervisory Boards, and Founder of a Foundation © Klaus Maislinger

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Susanne Wiegand, former CEO of RENK Group AG; Supervisory Board Member & Investor © Klaus Maislinger

<p>Hannes Hecher, CEO of Schiebel GmbH © Klaus Maislinger</p>

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Panel discussion on “Security as a New Challenge for Business, the Economy, and Society” © Klaus Maislinger

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Pitches & info stands: Start-ups and young entrepreneurs present their ideas © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Andrea Wieser-Schönitzer and Alois Vahrner from Tiroler Tageszeitung moderated the event © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Michael Hüther, Director and Member of the Executive Board at the German Economic Institute (IW) © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Harald Christ, Entrepreneur, Investor, Member of Multiple Supervisory Boards, and Founder of a Foundation © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Robert Brieger, former Chair of the European Union Military Committee; former Chief of Staff of the Austrian Armed Forces © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, Head of the Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Susanne Wiegand, former CEO of RENK Group AG; Supervisory Board Member & Investor © Klaus Maislinger

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<p>Hannes Hecher, CEO of Schiebel GmbH © Klaus Maislinger</p>
<p><span style=Oliver Rolofs, Managing Partner at COMMVISORY, Munich; Co-Founder of the Munich Cyber Security Conference © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Ingo Gstrein, Brigadier and Military Commander of Tyrol © Klaus Maislinger

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<p><span style=Pitches & info stands: Start-ups and young entrepreneurs present their ideas © Klaus Maislinger

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