Aussenwirtschaft Austria

International Machinery Forum 2026

19 – 20 Nov 2026 | Vienna, Austria

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Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 12:10 - 12:50

Panel Discussion: DECARBONIZATION: What will survive - Technologies, costs, clobal competitiveness

Format:In-person

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