Welcome addresses were delivered by Peter Ertl (Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and International Affairs, TU Wien), Christoph Thun-Hohenstein (Ambassador, Director General for International Cultural Affairs, Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs), and Elizabeth Martin-Shukrun (Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy in Austria). Topics of discussion included the electricity system and the role of Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) in the U.S., as well as the implementation of sustainable energy systems and green energy infrastructure in both countries.
The evening was moderated by Alexander Rieger (Head of Unit for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue, Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs). This event was the third installment of the "U.S.-Austria Citizen Dialogue on Global Challenges" series, organized by the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Austria.
