Ticket: Techno-Geopolitics Workshop

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is fundamentally reshaping how we live, work, entertain ourselves, and conduct business. Our workshop provides executive leaders with a comprehensive guide to understanding the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the complex geopolitical landscape that comes with it. We offer insights on navigating these changes, identifying their impact on industries and business operations, and recalibrating value propositions accordingly. Participants will gain crucial knowledge about emerging opportunities and risks, along with practical guidance on managing them from both a technological and geopolitical perspective.

Every engagement includes advice on fostering the right business mindset to thrive in an era defined by exponential technological growth and economic and political volatility.

Workshop Program Highlights

Executive Education Certificate
Participation entitles attendees to an Executive Education Certificate, recognizing their dedication to continuous learning and professional development. This prestigious certificate reflects a commitment to enhancing skills and expanding knowledge at the nexus of technology and geopolitics.

Special Dinner & Inauguration
The evening before the workshop, participants will enjoy a special dinner, serving as an informal inauguration to the two-day program.

Day 1
9:00-9:30 AM: Introduction

Explore the intersection of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and geopolitics.
Gain insight into their combined influence on tech supply chains.
9:30-10:30 AM: The Fourth Industrial Revolution

Discover the revolutionary potential of new-age technologies.
Explore global opportunities for innovation, growth, and sustainable development.
11:00-12:00 PM: Geopolitics of 4IR

Understand the relationship between emerging tech and global power dynamics.
Strategize in a hyper-connected, volatile world.
1:00-2:00 PM: Data, Algorithms & Decision-Making

Examine the importance of data and algorithms in modern decision-making.
Delve into the opportunities and risks presented.
3:00-4:00 PM: Geopolitics of Rules, Standards, Norms, and Values

Understand the pillars shaping the global domain in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
4:00-5:30 PM: Close-Out Discussion

Participate in a guided group discussion and open Q&A.
Evening Event: Vineyard Evening
After the day’s sessions, attendees are invited to a special evening at one of the region’s renowned vineyards for a unique experience.

Day 2
10:00-11:00 AM: Competing Technology Interests

Discuss dual-use emerging technologies.
Understand the implications of shared resources in the military and industry.
11:30-12:30 PM: Breakthroughs & Geopolitical Impact

Discover how innovations redefine the geopolitical landscape.
1:30-2:30 PM: Exponential Organizations

Uncover the essence of exponential organizations in the digital economy.
Participate in hands-on exercises and explore emerging digital value chains.
2:30-3:30 PM: Big Power Competition and AI

Explore AI’s transformative role in geopolitics.
Prepare for the intertwined future of AI and global dynamics.
Workshop Inclusions

All meals (lunches and breaks) are covered.
Special Certificate of Completion for attendees.
Comprehensive workbook containing additional material, PowerPoint presentations, and a bibliography.

Key Takeaways: How the Workshop Benefits Leaders
Participants will gain insights into how emerging technologies are transforming business value chains and the global economy. Each technology lecture is followed by a geopolitics session contextualizing these technological changes within the global political landscape. Leaders will return equipped to:

Evaluate and adjust their strategies amidst rapid technological change and geopolitical volatility.
Engage with leadership teams on technology horizon scanning and expanding organizational value.
Assess supply chain risks, crisis management planning, and strategies for mitigating adverse political outcomes.
Implement a checklist of actions immediately upon returning.
Culinary and Cultural Experiences
Hosts Velina and Lydia believe in the power of sharing culinary experiences as a means to deepen the workshop’s insights.
Culinary Highlights:

Welcome Dinner: Evening before the start, with a panorama view of Vienna.
Wine and Juice Tasting Dinner: Day 1 at a vineyard.
Typical Austrian Lunch: Day 2 at a traditional restaurant.

I am not familiar with Vienna. How far is the Workshop venue from the Vienna International Airport?

The workshop is hosted at the ‘For A Conscious Experience’ venue space located at Hauptstraße 13, 2371 Hinterbrühl, Austria which is a 30-minute drive from the Vienna International Airport (Google Maps).

What is the best place to stay?

We recommend the Beethoven Hotel – yes the famous Austrian composer Beethoven himself stayed here! And it is a leisurely eight-minute walk from the Techno-Geopolitics workshop. Participants of the workshop have the option to reserve rooms at the Hotel Beethoven using the code ‘FACE‘, as a block of rooms has been set aside specifically for this event.The rates below include breakfast and will stay at this price:Single: €89.60 Double: €100.00

Price
Price on demand, depending on the group and number of participants.

Refund Policy
Three weeks before the workshop: Partial refund of 75%.
One month before the workshop: Full refund.
Workshop cancellation due to unforeseen events: Full refund.
Participation Terms and Conditions

Rescheduling due to Force Majeure or Sickness:
Force Majeure: Participants may attend the workshop on its next scheduled date if it is postponed or canceled due to natural disasters, acts of war, or governmental restrictions.
Sickness: Participants unable to attend due to illness or personal emergencies, who provide verifiable documentation, can join the next workshop date.
Notification of Rescheduled Participation:
Notify us in writing no later than 15 days before the next scheduled workshop if rescheduling is required. Details of future workshop dates will be communicated once finalized.
Contact Information
For further information or queries, reach out to office@velinatchakarova.com or call +43 699 17054290.

Organizers

Velina Tchakarova, FACE (For A Conscious Experience)
Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos, LKCYBER.com