Successful European Days Raumberg-Gumpenstein 2023 in Irdning - A look into the future with vision and innovation
The Europe Days 2024 will take place on Thursday 28.11 and Friday 29.11.2024 under the motto "Austria and Europe - Onwards to the next 30 years" in Raumberg.
Under the motto "Vision and Innovation for a Climate-Friendly Future," this year's European Days on November 24th and 25th at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The organizing team, led by President Franz Titschenbacher, Director Johann Gasteiner, Christian Obenaus (Chairman of the Raumberg-Seefeld Alumni Association), Dr. Elke Rüscher, and Matthias Kandolf, once again succeeded in bringing high-profile speakers and panelists to the Enns Valley. The two-day event was significantly shaped by the students of the school.
Ms. Bettina Zajac from ORF Styria moderated the wide range of topics in her usual expert manner . The renowned television meteorologist Andreas Jäger vividly and incisively illuminated the consequences of climate change , and trend researcher Franz Kühmayer presented megatrends facing our society . Practical tips on decarbonization, climate change adaptation on farms, and site-appropriate livestock farming formed the other key focus areas.
In small groups, the young people engaged in intensive discussions on topics such as "Soil – Water – Air", "Green Deal", "Forests and Wood", "Food – Sovereignty – Security", and "The Energy Transition from the Perspective of Political Parties". On the second day, the Rector of TU Graz, Horst Bischof, presented the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence .
A particular highlight was the presentation by DI Dr. hc Josef Riegler. He outlined the cornerstones of his eco-social market economy and the "Global Marshal Plan" (presentation below the images). During the conference, Josef Riegler, a former student of Raumberg, was also congratulated on his 85th birthday and his life's work with a wooden sculpture. Reflections by Bishop Hermann Glettler on a united Europe and an ecumenical service rounded off the conference.
The Irdning farmers, students, and staff of the HBLFA . The presentations and discussions underscored the importance of vision and innovation in a changing world. The Raumberg-Gumpenstein building once again provided an ideal platform for the exchange of ideas. Raumberg-Gumpenstein provided refreshments, including regional delicacies
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our European Days.
Here is the program again for your reference
Pictures from the European Days 2023
Article by Ing. Ulrich Ahamer (www.wortfabrik.at) in the Raiffeisenzeitung No. 48 of November 30, 2023
Download the article: Europatage_Raumberg_RZ_301123.pdf - many thanks for providing it
