Kitzsummit 2025: Europe in the crossfire of the geopolitical turn!

Kitzsummit 2025: Europe in the crossfire of the geopolitical turn!

The picturesque town of Kitzbühel recently became the stage for the KitzSummit, which took place under the direction of Gabi Spiegelfeld and Christian Harisch. For the third time, the conference attracted 150 selected guests from business, science and media to the charming Tyrolean town. This year the focus was on the geopolitical situation of Europe and the rise of authoritarian structures that were deepened by exciting keynotes and discussions. According to Kurier , the first day was particularly shaped by contributions from well-known experts, including Michael Werz from American Progress and Patrick Denee, Professor of Political Science at the University of University Notre lady.

Patrick Deneen, known for his book "Why Liberalism failed", addressed the current crisis of the liberal democracies and described the current phase as "post liberal". In his subsequent analysis, he found that Europe is in a critical political end and urgently has to take a clear position. He was supported by Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedzik from the University of Vienna, which illuminated the political crisis of the United States, China and Russia.

A look into the future of the media

Another central topic was the future of the media. Claudius Senst von Axel Springer opened with his keynote about the transformation of the media landscape and the return to financial autonomy. In the discussion with Richard Grasl from the courier and media expert Donata Hopfen it became clear that future media companies are faced with the challenge of diversifying their business models. Grasl emphasized the importance of opening up broader sources of income, while hops indicated that the size, brand and efficiency will be crucial for success.

The conference was rounded off by a firesmen to artificial intelligence. Experts such as Roland Berger and Jochen Ditsche referred to the need to protect and utilize the data treasure of Europe. Andreas Wagner from SAP Austria and Andreas Geiss from Alph Alpha also emphasized the importance of digital skills that are indispensable in today's world.

Kitzsummit 2024 in planning

The preparations for the next KitzSummit are already in full swing. The event will take place in 2024 from June 20 to 23 in the Lebenberg Schlosshotel under the motto "The New World Order". Over 150 international managers will gather again to discuss the effects of the EU and US elections. According to Kitzbühel , the program will include exciting topics such as the changes in the world of work and innovative urban planning. Top -class speakers like Dr. Wolfgang Schüssel and Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg are expected.

The fawn again once again illustrates how important the exchange between decision -makers from different areas is. In times of geopolitical uncertainties and technological upheavals, it is crucial that Europe sets the right course and learns from the challenging developments. Here Kitzbühel shows that it is not only an attractive holiday region, but also a place for significant discussions about the future.