JUNE 21st 2024 // 4:45 p.m. // MS DÜRNSTEIN Danube station no. 24, Welterbeplatz 1, 3500 Krems
Since 2021, the Danube Salon has been held as a highlight of the Europa-Forum Wachau under the patronage of the Working Community of the Danube Regions. As part of the Salon, pressing issues of our time are discussed during a river cruise through the Wachau UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This year, the Danube Salon will focus on female perspectives on the future of Europe. The proportion of women in decision-making positons has risen signi-
ficantly in many areas over the years. Women offer different perspectives on existing problems and therefore have a lot to contribute to positive developments
in Europe. Although in recent years more women have gotten involved, there is still a difference compared to men. Especially in areas such as representation in
parliaments, where there is still a gap in Europe. We will discuss with renowned experts the benefits of deepening women’s involvement in leadership positions
for Europe, the EU and the Danube Region.
AT THE PODIUM
Opening and welcome speeches
Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Governor of Lower Austria
Karoline Edtstadler, Federal Minister for the EU and Constitution with the
network of „The Next Generation is Female“
Panel discussion
Milena Kadieva, Human Rights Lawyer, Bulgaria
Marina Rožić, Secretary General of the Croatian Chamber of Economy, Croatia
Cristina Chiriac, President of the National Confederation for Women
Entrepreneurship, Romania
Moderation by Sebastian Schäffer and Sophia Beiter, IDM
TIMETABLE
4.45 p.m. Boarding at the ship MS Dürnstein
5.00 p.m. Departure of the ship MS Dürnstein
Reception 10 Ambassadors of the Danube Region
approx. 8.30 p.m. Returning of the ship in the passenger harbor Krems
Dinner and Networking event
until 1.00 a.m. After-party with drinks and DJ on the ship at the harbour in Krems
shuttle bus to Vienna:
Option 1
9.30 p.m. Return to Vienna by shuttle bus (10:30 p.m. in Vienna)
Option 2
1.00 a.m. Return to Vienna by shuttle bus (2:00 a.m. in Vienna)
