Beyond Growth Conference

From 13-15 May finds the Beyond Growth Conference Austria 2024 in the Austrian Parliament AND in the Billrothhaus (Frankgasse 8, 1090). The event brings together decision-makers, media professionals, representatives of civil society and academia. The aim is to jointly explore ways towards a socially just future within planetary boundaries. How can we create sustainable prosperity without the pressure to grow?

Renowned speakers The speakers include Christoph Badelt (President of the Fiscal Council and Chairman of the Productivity Council), Sigrid Stagl (Director of the Institute for Ecological Economics, Vienna University of Economics and Business), Silvia Angerbauer (Federal Ministry of Defence) and Kate Raworth (Doughnut Economics). The conference will be opened at the invitation of the Green Club and the SPÖ Club in Parliament with opening remarks by National Council President Wolfgang Sobotka and a video message from Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen.

We are also particularly proud of the great Supporting programmewith several exciting film screenings (Degrowth documentary, Finding the Money, Feminism WTF) and a rave on 15 May!

The Registration for the conference is still open, for participation on site in Parliament and Billrothhaus as well as for the livestream.