Christian Kern

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Christian Kern is the CEO of the European Locomotive Group, owned by Axa and Credit Agricole.
ELL is a leading provider of electric locomotive leasing solutions in Europe.

He was Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, Managing Director of the Austrian Federal Railways Holding Company ÖBB, Chairman of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies CER and Member of the Executive Board.

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Christian Kern on the Schedule 2026

All times in CEST
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 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
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10:30 - 11:30 Executive Talk: Getting to the Core: From the Comfort Zone to Peak Performance
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Network
Afternoon
Beyond Bretton Woods: Europe and Asia in the Next Era of Global Finance
English 90
Geopolitical realignment, geoeconomic competition, and interlocking crises are transforming the international financial system. Europe and Asia play a crucial role in shaping a more resilient and inclusive financial architecture. This session explores how development finance, multilateral lending reform and sustainable investment frameworks can create realistic opportunities for cooperation across differing economic models and regulatory systems.  
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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14:00 - 15:30 Beyond Bretton Woods: Europe and Asia in the Next Era of Global Finance
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Morning
Executive Talk with Ernst Kloboucnik: Pushing Electromobility Without Spending Tax Money
German 60
The ramp-up of e-mobility is happening too slowly to meet the EU climate targets for the transport sector. To accelerate it, subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles and the expansion of charging infrastructure are frequently demanded. However, even without distributing taxpayers’ money, a decisive policy approach would have substantial instruments at hand to reduce consumer uncertainty. 
Bikerei 701 , Bikerei 701
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10:30 - 11:30 Executive Talk with Ernst Kloboucnik: Pushing Electromobility Without Spending Tax Money
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Network
Afternoon
Technology & Society: Developing Europe's Next Infrastructure
English 90
Europe’s infrastructure faces pressure from rapid technological change, geopolitical competition, and critical dependencies. Demands for technological, data and energy sovereignty are growing. Debate key bottlenecks and opportunities across systems and governance to identify priorities for a secure, sustainable, and future-ready European infrastructure.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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17:00 - 18:30 Technology & Society: Developing Europe's Next Infrastructure
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