Gebhard Ottacher

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Managing Director
Climate Lab

Climate Lab facilitates innovation and collaboration to achieve climate neutrality in a circular economy. Before joining Climate Lab, Ottacher served as CEO of Teach For Austria, where he continues on the board. He was a guest lecturer in strategy and innovation and currently teaches at VHS Urania.

Gebhard Ottacher on the Schedule 2024

Sunday, 25. August

Starting times
Morning
No Nature, No Business
English 180
All human economic activities rely on natural resources and ecosystems. Yet, the state of nature and biodiversity is critical all around the globe. Hear different concepts and strategies about how businesses can integrate nature and biodiversity goals into corporate strategies. It is explored how to achieve long-term prosperity and economic resilience, by becoming not only climate-neutral but climate-positive. //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and sufficient water. In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place on the upper floor of the elementary school.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Vorplatz
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09:00 - 12:00 No Nature, No Business
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Evening
Pitch: To Grow or Not to Grow: The Path Towards a Climate-Positive Economy
English 60
The negative social, emotional and environmental consequences of our current model of economic growth are becoming ever more evident. Planetary resources are finite and emissions from production and consumption steadily increase. What model works best to achieve economic, social and planetary wellbeing? Hear three visions and challenge the speakers with your questions. //INFO: This session will be translated by Wordly. If you would like to listen to the translation, please bring headphones suitable for your device.  
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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18:30 - 19:30 Pitch: To Grow or Not to Grow: The Path Towards a Climate-Positive Economy
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