September 10, 2026
What can Austria learn from those who have taken their scientific careers from Austria to the USA? And what does it take for top international researchers to want to come to Austria — or return?
The Austrian-American Society invites to an evening on the future of Austria as a hub for science and innovation.
"From Austria to US and back!"
The Future of Austria as a Knowledge Hub
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Start: 6:30 PM (doors open from 6:00 PM)
1010 Vienna, Stallburggasse 2, Mezzanine
The evening will focus on personal experiences, international perspectives, and the question of how Austria can further develop its strengths as a location for research, knowledge, and innovation. Look forward to exclusive insights and an inspiring exchange with distinguished guests:
Dietrich Haubenberger
Executive Medical Director at Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego, member of FORWIT and Alumni Ambassador of the University of Vienna
Tony Altar
Neuroscientist, biotechnologist, and innovation driver in the development of new therapies for neurology and psychiatry
Elly Tanaka
Director of IMBA (Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences), recipient of the Wittgenstein Award
Johannes Dobretsberger
ÖAG Vice President and CEO of JLP Health GmbH
Moderated by:
Hannelore Veit, ÖAG Vice President, Alumni President of the University of Vienna
The event will be held in English.
We look forward to an evening about science, innovation, and the question:
How can we make Austria an even more attractive location for the world's best minds and best ideas?
Registration at events@oag.at
The event will start punctually and will be live-streamed on ÖAG's channels — Zoom (dial-in info below) and our YouTube channel:
Meeting ID: 849 2780 8067
Passcode: 862265