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Next 25 Global Talks: Europe and the future of the digital platform economy
Event by: Vienna Institute for Global Studies
Talks & discussions
About event
As part of the Next25 Global Talks series, the Vienna Institute for Global Studies invites you to a thought-provoking discussion: “Europe and the Future of the Digital Platform Economy.”
Digital platforms have transformed how economies function, how innovation happens, and how societies connect. But to understand where we are going, we must first understand how we got here.
In this talk, Prof. Dr. Zoltan Acs will take a long-view perspective on the evolution of the digital economy and its future trajectory.
Key Topics
- Europe and the evolution of the digital economy
- The foundations laid in the 20th century
- Early visions of the future and key turning points (1940s–1970s)
- Fifty years of digital transformation (1970s–2020s)
- The rise of artificial intelligence and its impact (2025–2050)
- A vision of a digitally transformed world
Why Attend
- Understand the historical evolution of the digital economy
- Gain insights into the next phase of AI-driven transformation
- Explore Europe’s role in shaping the future of digital platforms
- Engage with forward-looking ideas on innovation and global competitiveness
Event Details
📍 Venue: WeXelerate, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna
🕓 Date & Time: Wednesday, 29 April 2026 | 17:00 – 20:00
About Next25 Global Talks
Next25 Global Talks is a signature event series by the Vienna Institute for Global Studies, bringing leading global thinkers, policymakers, and innovators to Vienna. Each session features a distinguished guest exploring key issues that will shape the next 25 years of the global economy and society.
About the Organizer
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) is a cutting-edge research center at Modul University Vienna, founded by Professor Dr. Zoltán Ács. Inspired by institutions such as the Santa Fe Institute and the RAND Corporation, VIGS combines economic and complexity science approaches to understand and address the world’s most pressing global challenges.
🔗 Registration is free, but spots are limited. Reserve your seat today and join us for this important VIGS milestone!