SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

Vienna Edition

On September 10, 2025, the International Impact Forum brought global changemakers to Vienna.

In the exclusive ambiance of the Rosewood Hotel, meaningful discussions on impact investing, innovation, and sustainable transformation took center stage.
Surrounded by Vienna’s historic elegance, the forum inspired ideas, fostered collaboration, and connected leaders shaping the future of finance and purpose.

Revisit the Voices of Vienna

The International Impact Forum brought together influential minds in Vienna — from business, science, policy, and innovation. These speakers helped shape the global conversation on impact, sustainability, and the future of responsible leadership.

Dr. Othmar Karas
Former First Vice-President of the European Parliament
Ole Nixdorff
CEO DN Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG
Tim Nixdorff
CEO Save the Water AG
Stefan Fritz
General Manager of Hilfswerk International
Dominic Thiem
Former Professional Tennis Player & Founder of Thiem Energy
Dr. Andreas Rickert
CEO & Founder of PHINEO AG and Member of the Executive Board at Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG
Dominik von Gehlen
Research Associate at the Institute for Economic Sociology, University of Vienna
Boris Staab
CEO & Founder of the IISII
Costas Papaikonomou
Chief Investment Officer at Una Terra

Vienna 2025 – A Look Back

In September 2025, Vienna became the dynamic hub of the International Impact Forum — bringing together global visionaries, innovators, and decision-makers in the heart of Europe’s financial capital.

Amid the pulse of a city shaped by commerce and culture, the forum ignited forward-thinking discussions, unveiled transformative ideas, and fostered impactful connections for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Relive the moments in our official recap video.

Visual Impressions

ROSEWOOD

a walk in Mozart's footsteps

Set in the heart of Vienna’s historic first district, Rosewood Vienna provided the timeless setting for the International Impact Forum.

Where imperial elegance met modern sophistication, the venue became an iconic place — the perfect backdrop for dialogue, insight, and meaningful encounters.

Just steps away from the city’s most renowned cultural landmarks, Rosewood Vienna blended architectural grace with a contemporary spirit — becoming more than just a location: Vienna is where tradition and innovation come together to shape the future.