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WU Alumni Salon

Experts discuss the U.S. midterms and their impact on Europe.

Title:
WU Alumni Salon
Date & Time:
21 September 2026, from 18:00 h
Location:
Vienna, Austria ( (Community Lounge, Gebäude EA (2nd floor), Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Wien)
Type of event:
Expert Talk

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With our new event format, the WU Alumni Salon, we aim to create a platform for dialogue between WU alumni and leading figures from the worlds of business, academia, and politics.

To launch the series, we will focus on the topic “Between Trump and Democracy: The Midterms as a Litmus Test.” Together with high-profile experts, we will discuss the potential implications of the U.S. midterm elections for Europe, the economy, and international cooperation.

Panelists

  • Helmut Brandstätter – Member of the European Parliament
  • Harald Oberhofer – Professor at WU and Senior Economist at WIFO
  • Christian Reininger – WU alumnus and Economic Policy Advisor to the Federal Chancellor

Moderator

  • Hanna Kordik – Die Presse

After the discussion, you will have the opportunity to continue the evening with an informal networking session in the newly opened WU Community Lounge, where you can connect with the panelists and fellow WU alumni.

Reserve your spot for this exclusive event today.

Program

  • 6:00 p.m. – Arrival and champagne reception
  • 6:15 p.m. – Welcome and opening remarks
  • 6:20 p.m. – Panel discussion
  • 7:00 p.m. – Audience Q&A
  • 7:20 p.m. – Networking

 

Participation

Please note, that the event will be held in German.

Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please RSVP.

No-Show = No Go. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 48 hours before the event begins. This gives other interested alumni the opportunity to take part in the event.

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