Connecting all of that with the agenda 2030 and an ongoing cooperation with the UN, the WSA Global Congress links digital innovation directly to the achievement of the UN Global Goals, turning mindful ideas into measurable global impact.

These are the topics:

Digital Sovereignty vs. AI | Control, Choice, Community
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’s 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.
Global Impact Solutions | Built for Real Needs
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’s share best practices how to level the playing field and support founders and their ventures built for real need. Let’s learn how about their value for communities, not just shareholders, and ensure the digital economy serves everyone.
Building Digital Public Goods | Meeting Community Demands
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’s hear global perspectives how we build shared digital foundations that are open, inclusive, ensuring everyone can benefit from and contribute to the digital future.

WSA Global Congress Vienna

Verena Gruber