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Christian Kern

Vice President

European Forum Alpbach

Vice President

European Forum Alpbach

Christian Kern is CEO of European Locomotive Leasing Group. Prior to that, he served as Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria from 2016 – 2017, CEO of Austrian Railways Holding (ÖBB), Chairman of the Community of European Railways in Brussels and as a Member of the Bord of Directors of Verbund AG.

Christian Kern on the Schedule 2026

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Starting times

Morning

Executive Talk: Getting to the Core: From the Comfort Zone to Peak Performance

German 60

There are many plans to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, yet we often lack the ability to turn them into action. AI is accelerating decisions, processes, and business models, but it cannot replace the people who must step outside their comfort zones. A former vice chancellor and a medium-sized business entrepreneur discuss how AI is shaping reality—and the standards and ambitions Europe must now set for itself.

Bikerei 701 , Bikerei 701

10:30 - 11:30 Executive Talk: Getting to the Core: From the Comfort Zone to Peak Performance

DEM

Network

Christian Kern

Christian Kern on the Schedule 2026

Tuesday, 01. September