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H.E. Mr. Roland Bimo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Albania to Austria, was bid farewell with the Vienna Economic Forum's honorary decoration
The Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva, had the honor of welcoming H.E. Ambassador Roland Bimo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Albania to Austria, on the occasion of his impressive ten-year term in Vienna and his upcoming return to his homeland.
During the warm farewell conversation in the VEF premises, the outstanding record of the long-standing cooperation between the Embassy of Albania and Vienna Economic Forum was highlighted. The excellent performance and personal commitment of Ambassador Roland Bimo, who made a significant contribution to deepening bilateral relations between Albania and Austria, were particularly recognized.
On behalf of the Board of Vienna Economic Forum, Dr. Elena Kirtcheva awarded H.E. Ambassador Roland Bimo with the "Decoration of Honor of Vienna Economic Forum" as a sign of recognition for his outstanding achievements and his extraordinary commitment to promoting economic and cultural relations in the VEF region.
Vienna Economic Forum wishes Ambassador Bimo all the best for his future as he returns to his homeland after a successful decade in Vienna. His work will always leave a lasting impression in the memories of a fruitful partnership.
Visit of the designated Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Republic of Austria, H.E. Mr. Mag. Siniša Bencun, at Vienna Economic Forum
On September 20, 2023, the Secretary General of the Vienna Economic Forum, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva, received the designated Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Republic of Austria, H.E. Mr. Mag. Siniša Bencun, for a working visit at the premises of Vienna Economic Forum (VEF).
In a very friendly atmosphere, ideas for further deepening of the cooperation with the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina were exchanged. The focus of the discussion was on the intensive preparations for the upcoming 20th Jubilee Vienna Economic Forum, scheduled to take place on 13 November 2023, at Vienna City Hall. Further concrete initiatives for the year 2024 were also discussed.
Vienna Economic Forum (VEF) is delighted to welcome H.E. Mr. Mag. Siniša Bencun as a new member of the Ambassadorial Committee of Vienna Economic Forum and wishes him great success in carrying out his important diplomatic mission in Austria.
Vienna Economic Forum (VEF) President Ambassador Victor Jackovich participated at the International Peace Institute´s Event
On behalf of Vienna Economic Forum (VEF) on 12th September 2023 the VEF President Amb. Victor Jackovich participated on the International Peace Institute’s webinar, on the subject of “Multilateralism by the Numbers: How to Address Interconnected Challenges of Our Time.”
The event was co-sponsored by the International Peace Institute (IPI) and Open Society. It was held at the UN premises in New York.
For the report about the Conference given by Ambassador Victor Jackovich please click here.
Working meeting between the Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva and Mr. Svetoslav Lyubomirov, Chairman of the Board of Glavbolgarstroy Holding and CEO of 'GBS International
In a very friendly atmosphere at the headquarters of VEF- Cooperation partner Glavbolgarstroy in Sofia, on September 12, 2023, the Secretary General of the Vienna Economic Forum Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva met Mr. Svetoslav Lyubomirov, Chairman of the Board of Glavbolgarstroy Holding and CEO of 'GBS International,' responsible for the operational management of the entire Glavbolgarstroy Holding Group, as well as with Mr. Kalin Peshov, Chairman of the Management Board of Glavbolgarstroy Holding AD (GBS) and the GBS team, including Ms. Plamena Nenkova, Deputy Executive Director 'Strategies, Communications and International Affairs,' and Ms. Gabriela Alexieva, Corporate Lawyer at GBS HOLDING.
During the working meeting, the two cooperation partners discussed a wide range of topics related to future collaboration between Vienna Economic Forum (VEF) and Glavbolgarstroy (GBS), such as the upcoming 20th Jubilee of the Vienna Economic Forum, scheduled for November 13 at Vienna City Hall, as well as specific initiatives of VEF in 2024.
Particular attention was given to the establishment of a Vienna Economic Forum- Sofia Branch Office at the GBS headquarters.
Working meeting between the Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva and H.E. Mr. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa
On 29 December 2022, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva, Member of the Board and Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum had the honour and the pleasure to be received by H.E. Mr. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for a working visit during her trip to Addis Ababa.
Various possibilities and concrete initiatives and ideas for future cooperation between Ethiopia and Vienna Economic Forum were discussed during the intensive discussion and in a friendly atmosphere.
The Vienna Economic Forum Member - TPA Group - with an exciting study on the topic: Quantifying personnel costs as a factor for choosing a business location
In their daily advisory activities, which the TPA Group has been carrying out for decades in 12 countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe, the highly respected Member of Vienna Economic Forum is currently observing the massive management trend towards relocating (nearshoring) in the corporate decision-making processes.
Please find here the extremely interesting comparative labour cost study deriving from these observations: " Quantifying personnel costs as a factor for choosing a business location ".
Intensive Talks between VEF and Kosovo
During his working visit H.E. Mr. Albin Kurti, Prime Minister of Kosovo and Patron of Vienna Economic Forum, who was also to take part as a high-level guest speaker at the 18th Vienna Economic Forum - Vienna Future Dialogue 2021, held several discussions with VEF Board members and cooperation partners.
With the Member of the Management Board, Parcel & Logistics, Österreichische Post AG and VEF President DI Peter Umundum, and in the presence of the CEO of Österreichische Post DI Dr. Georg Pölzl, Honorary Member of Vienna Economic Forum, in view of the increasing interest of the Österreichische Post AG in Kosovo, next steps for the cooperation were discussed.
New perspectives for cooperation with the Chairman of the Board of VERBUND AG, DI Wolfgang Anzengruber
In a very friendly atmosphere at the Headquarters of the VEF Cooperation partner Verbund AG, on 21. December 2020, the Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva met with DI Wolfgang Anzengruber, Chairman of Board of VERBUND AG, founding member of Vienna Economic Forum and member of the VEF Honorary Committee.
The conversation, which was focused on the scope for design of future further cooperation, allowed new perspectives to be identified.
The VEF General Secretary presented DI Wolfgang Anzengruber with the "Decoration of Honor of Vienna Economic Forum", expressing great gratitude for his services in the successful development and realization of the joint project - Vienna Economic Forum.
Intensive discussions about the future in the premises of Vienna Economic Forum
The Vice President of Vienna Economic Forum Hermann ANDERL, the new Managing Director of CANON AUSTRIA and his successor as Managing Director of CANON CEE (Central Eastern Europe) Wilbert VERHEIJEN met on 13 December 2019 in the premises of Vienna Economic Forum with the Secretary General Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva to discuss future collaboration over the next few years. Ideas and possibilities for further development of the excellent cooperation were discussed in a very friendly atmosphere and the planned VEF activities in 2020 were coordinated.
High Representative of the Agency for Foreign Investment and Export Promotion of Macedonia to a working visit in VEF
Secretary General Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva was pleased to welcome the two high ranking representatives of the Agency for Foreign Investment and Export Promotion of Macedonia, CEO Advisor Mr. Hristijan Josifovski and State Advisor Mr. Ivan Iliev, for a working visit in the premises of the VEF on Thursday, 13. December 2018.
Vienna Economic Forum visits Novomatic AG
The President, DI Günther Rabensteiner and the Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva, met with the CEO of Novomatic AG Mag. Harald Neumann, Vice President of Vienna Economic Forum on 11 December 2017 at Novomatic AG in Gumpoldskirchen, Lower Austria.
Mag. Othmar Karas speaker of Bürgerforum Europa invited to the event “Europa-Lunch”
Member of the European Parliament and speaker of Bürgerforum Europa – Mag. Othmar Karas set a new input for the regional political and economic cooperation of Vienna by the “Europa-Lunch”, which took place in the framework of Bürgerforum Europa.
