“We are very pleased to see that Vienna’s status as the top global congress capital was reaffirmed in 2024.
“To help maintain our position as an international hub for innovation, science, and sustainability, we have been steadily modernising the location over the past decade. We are pleased to be in a position to celebrate this success with all of our partners in Vienna,” says Susanne Baumann-Söllner, Managing Director of the Austria Center Vienna.
AUSTRIA’S FIRST GREEN CONFERENCE CENTRE
In 2014, the Austria Center Vienna became the nation’s first Green Conference Centre. Organisers have access to a free sustainability consultation and certification for Green Meetings and Green Events. In 2024, 15 events took advantage of this offering. Following a greening initiative for the terraces and the main square outside the venue, the Austria Center Vienna is already working on the next phase.
Michael Rotter, Board Member for Building and Property Management, explains: “As part of our extensive modernisation programme, we are focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy. From autumn 2025, a large photovoltaic system on the main roof will cover our electricity needs, marking a key milestone.”
In addition to operating the Austria Center Vienna, IAKW-AG is also responsible for maintaining the Vienna International Centre. Since 2021, under a partnership with Wien Energie, waste heat from the cooling system has been fed into the district heating network, supplying heat to around 2,000 households.
NATION’S TOP EMPLOYER
Officially granting the Austria Center Vienna “Best Workplaces Austria 2025” status, the recent Great Place to Work ranking is another highly encouraging development. Over recent years, the Austria Center Vienna has introduced numerous measures in this area. Among the employee benefits are annual public transport passes, meal subsidies, and a free gym. It also supports remote working and enables parents, including those in leadership roles, to work part-time.
For the Austria Center Vienna, having a high proportion of women in management positions is a given. Other areas that set it apart include a diverse team working in a wide range of roles, as well as the very close cooperation between the event management and technology, sales and marketing, facility management and construction engineering departments.
