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Scaling Digital Solutions: For People & Planet<\/h1>\n

May 19-22 | Vienna, Austria<\/h3>\n

The WSA Global Congress<\/b><\/a> is coming home to its roots in Austria! Expect to make valuable connections, learn new perspectives, and to plug in to a community that believes tech can bring about positive change. Connecting all of that with the agenda 2030 and an ongoing cooperation with the UN, the WSA Global Congress connects digital innovation directly to the achievement of the UN Global Goals<\/a>, turning mindful ideas into measurable global impact.<\/p>\n

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Get your tickets!<\/h2>\n

Main Event<\/h3>\n

Get your tickets for Day 1 and 2, which will be focused on networking, knowledge exchange, and the winner pitches.<\/p>\n

Day 1 and 2<\/a><\/p>\n

Deep Dive Day<\/h3>\n

Get your tickets for day 3, a smaller, more specialized final-day program offering participants hands-on workshops or thematic discussions tailored to democracy innovation or startup scaling challenges.<\/p>\n

Day 3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>Topics<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>Agenda<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>Winners<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>Key Participants<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Barbara Novak welcome statement<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>Why Vienna<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>Visas<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>Partners<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Topics<\/h1>\n

Digital Sovereignty vs. AI | Control, Choice, Community<\/span><\/h3>\n

AI is shaping how we work, learn, and promises great solutions. But digital sovereignty is slipping: control sits far from the people affected, and systems built without transparency or diversity restrict our choices and weaken trust. Let\u2019s discuss what could change when communities reclaim agency over their data, tools, and decisions and how AI can be built with accountability, equity, and shared governance at the core.<\/p>\n

Global Impact Solutions | Built for Real Needs<\/h3>\n

Impact startups are building the solutions we urgently need – tackling climate, inclusion, education, and health – but often struggle to gain funding and support in systems copying Silicon Valley standards. Let\u2019s share best practices how to level the playing field and support founders and their ventures built for real need. Let\u2019s learn how about their value for communities, not just shareholders, and ensure the digital economy serves everyone.<\/p>\n

Building Digital Public Goods | Meeting Community Demands<\/h3>\n

Digital public infrastructure provides access to services, opportunities and participation, however yet many communities, especially in rural or marginalized areas, remain excluded. When essential tools are privately owned or unevenly deployed, digital divides deepen. Let\u2019s hear global perspectives how we build shared digital foundations that are open, inclusive, ensuring everyone can benefit from and contribute to the digital future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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