Monday, 19 October 2026 | 11:50 - 12:30
From Strategy to Market Impact: Africa, Europe and Austria
Africa is becoming increasingly central to Europe’s economic and strategic interests. For Austria, the challenge is to translate this changing geopolitical landscape into concrete opportunities for businesses and stronger economic partnerships.
Bringing together trade promotion, business advocacy and geo-economic perspectives, this conversation explores what a more strategic Austrian economic engagement with Africa could look like in practice. The discussion will connect Europe’s evolving role on the continent and shifting geopolitical dynamics with the realities of African markets.
3 speakers
CEO
Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft
EU Senior Fellow
Africa Policy Research Institute
Leiter AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA | Director General of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA
AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA | ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA