Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 12:10 - 12:50
Panel Discussion: DECARBONIZATION: What will survive - Technologies, costs, clobal competitiveness
Industrial companies face increasing pressure to reduce emissions while remaining globally competitive. A wide range of technologies – from hydrogen and electrification to carbon capture and circular solutions – are competing for investment.
The discussion will examine which decarbonization pathways are economically viable, which technologies are likely to prevail, and how companies can balance sustainability goals with business performance and international competitiveness.
Klaus BLACHNIK, CPO, OMV
Bettina GUPFINGER, Director, AMAG
Hannes THALER, Head Sustainability, Heinzel
Host: Renate KEPPLINGER, Policy Advisor, WKÖ
4 speakers
Managing Director
AMAG service GmbH
Head of Group Sustainability
Heinzel Group
CPO, Senior Vice President
OMV AG
Policy Advisor
Austrian Federal Economlc Chamber