🎭 Linz - Culture in motion: Immerse yourself in the diversity of cultural projects in the Capital of Culture 2009 and experience how Linz combines creativity and innovation to drive social and economic development. 

🌲 Graz - Wooden architecture that inspires: Admire the fascination of wooden architecture and art in Graz. Find out how sustainable materials and creative design come together to create impressive works that are both environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing. 

🔋 Güssing - Energy communities of the future: Discover innovative energy solutions in Güssing and how local energy communities work in theory and practice. Learn how sustainable energy can strengthen the local economy and contribute to environmental protection. 

💡 Added value for you: This tour is more than just a trip; it is an opportunity to learn, network and take away inspiring ideas for your region. Whether you work in regional development, banking or the sustainable economy, this excursion will provide you with insights and contacts that will enrich your work. 

Preliminary program: 

Previous day (21.04.): Trip from Mittweida to Kemnath & joint kick-off  

Day 1 (22.04.):   

• Journey via the Upper Palatinate to Linz  
• Creative city tour / Tour of the tobacco factory / Culinary exchange with Prof. Steiner and representatives of the Creative Region Linz in the Grand Garage  

Day 2 (23.04.): 

• Onward journey to Graz  
• Visit to the timber construction quarters Reininghaus and Max-Mell-Allee  
• Discussion forum with the Timber Construction Institute  
• Dinner with wood artists  

Day 3 (24.04.): 

• Onward journey to Güssing  
• Visit to the EEE European Center for Renewable Energy with discussion forum led by Prof. Hacker
• Tour of energy projects of the "energy self-sufficient municipality"  
• Return journey to Kemnath and Mittweida

Price: 890 € (plus VAT) includes admission to all events, workshops and company tours as well as transfers during the trip. 

Please note that the excursion will take place if 15 people take part. 

Application deadline: up to and including 03.04.2024

Der Beitrag Fachexkursion Österreich – Potenzialträger der Regionalentwicklung erschien zuerst auf Teleskopeffekt | Innovation für Bank & Mittelstand.

We ask the question: Does only pressure create change? How can we support or even ensure the success of innovation in SMEs, banks and start-ups? How can we help people overcome innovation hurdles?

What you will learn in a nutshell:

• How can we pass on our courage?
• How do we become courageous in order to use the fear of implementation in a positive way?
• How can we insist on simplicity?
• Which tools support the implementation?
• How do we deal with people who are disenchanted with technology?
• How can science help for the future?
• Is pressure a good way to inspire people?
• How can we use the four forces of courage?
• How can we take the first step?

Pulse generator:

Prof. Leonhard Zintl is a banker, cooperative, author, publisher and particularly passionate about shaping the future. He is a professor for digital transformation and regional innovation at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. His motto in life is "Just do it". He passionately passes on the values associated with this.

Dr. Benjamin Zeitler is a managing director, publisher, author, local politician and enthusiastic shaper of the future. He has been supporting medium-sized companies for over ten years. The most important driver of success for him is to take people along with him during changes and further developments.

Prof. Dr. Alexander Knauer is Professor of Digital Business & E-Entrepreneurship at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, Managing Director, publisher, author and passionate future strategist. He is an expert in e-commerce, digital business models and start-ups and knows that there is an opportunity in every future technology.

Dr. Julia Breßler is an innovation architect, business educator, podcaster, author, publisher and enthusiastic innovation worker. She has been supporting transformation projects for over 15 years and is still firmly convinced that everything is a question of #Empowerment.

Bert Helbig has perfected the effective tools of radio presenters over the last 30 years as a radio presenter, keynote speaker, media manager and today as a communications consultant and transfers them cleverly into everyday business life. The sought-after communications expert develops strategies and concepts for constructive, clear and powerful communication and shows in his talks and as a presenter how you can directly activate and move your target groups and fellow human beings - and how you can place messages effectively.

With the MutOffensive, they are pointing the compass towards "times of opportunity". Their aim is to encourage people and companies undergoing transformation to take the next necessary steps and enjoy shaping their own future: The future? Just do it!

Duration: 12:00 - 13:00
Admission: 11:45 a.m. - Chat & warm-up with Johannes Warth
Host: Karin Burger

Der Beitrag Lunch & Learn #MutOffensive – Ein Kompass in Chancenzeiten. erschien zuerst auf Teleskopeffekt | Innovation für Bank & Mittelstand.