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Thinking major events in a networked way
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ECC "Thinking major events in a networked way"

20. - 21.6.2024

In June 2024, experts and decision-makers from the City of Vienna and its partners cities will come together at the European Cities Conference on the topic of "Thinking major events in a networked way" to exchange security-related knowledge on the organization of major events. In the wake of the dynamic development of urban areas, major European cities are constantly facing new challenges, particularly when it comes to planning and implementing major events. The complexity of such events requires a network-oriented way of thinking as well as close cooperation between organisers, emergency response organizations and the city administration.

On the first day of the conference at the Wien Museum on 20 June 2024 will be dedicated to the comprehensive challenges faced by authorities and event organizers when planning, organizing and staging major events. The relevant official stages on the way from the idea to the event will be traced, the area of security and threat scenarios will be addressed and communication between the institutions involved and with event visitors will be discussed. All key topics will be discussed on international panels and best practice examples will be presented. The subsequent get-together will provide the framework for an informal and personal exchange. Afterwards, there will be the opportunity to visit the Wien Museum free of charge and immerse yourself in the history of the city.

On the second day, June 21, 2024, some of the Danube Island Festival's security facilities will be visited, including the security center and the headquarters of the ambulance service, fire brigade and police. Employees from the respective departments will present their concepts for the Danube Island Festival. The conference will then end in the backstage area of the main stage. 

Start: Thursday, June 20, 2024, 11 am, 
End: Friday, June 21, 2024, 1.30 pm
We kindly ask you to register at: ecc@viennaoffices.at

Conference language is German. Simultaneous interpreting will also be provided into and from the following languages or language groups: Bulgarian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Polish, Slovenian, Czech and Hungarian.

Please note that photos will be taken at the venue and may be published for the purpose of documenting the event (including on social media channels).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Programme

Day 1, 20. June 2024 – Wien Museum

Moderator: Gerald Schimpf

11 amRegistration and brunch
11.45 amMusical framework
12 pmOpening of the conference by Peter Hanke, Executive City Councillor for Finance, Economic Affairs, Labour, International Affairs and Vienna Public Utilities
12.15 pmWelcome address by Wolfgang Müller, Deputy Head of Municipal Department, Head of Division for Organisation and Security
12.30 pmKeynote: What does a major event mean for the city from the organiser's perspective? Anita Paic – Director B2B Management Vienna Tourist Board


From the idea to the event

12.45 pmInput: Requirements for the staging of a major event using the example of the Vienna City Marathon – Wolfgang Konrad, Long-standing organiser and Race Director of the Vienna City Marathon
1 pmPanel 1: Challenges for the city administration/authorities Question: What measures are taken when an organiser registers a major event?
Dietmar Klose, Head of Department of Municipal Department 36; Richard Förster, Municipal Department 46; two international participants
1.40 pmPanel 2: Challenges for public transportation
Ivana Vukasovic, Wiener Linien; Roman Hahslinger, Chief Security Officer at ÖBB; two international participants
2.20 pmPanel 3: Challenges for the emergency response organisations
Dominik Fritz, Professional Fire Department Vienna; Xenia Zauner, Vienna Police Department; Patrick Aigner, Deputy Head of Rescue Services, Professional Ambulance Services of Vienna, two international participants
3 pmCoffee break


Threat scenarios

3.30 pmInput: Current threat scenarios using the example of the New Year's Eve Trail  – Michael Domkar, Manager of Michael Domkar GmbH
3.45 pmPanel 1: Security evaluation, overview of situation, et cetera (from weather to unannounced demonstrations)
Andreas Olbrich, Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism; Marc Olefs, Head of Department of Climate Impact Research, GeoSphere Austria; two international participants
4.30 pmBreak


Communication

4.30 pmInput: The do`s and dont`s of crisis communication  – Martin Schipany, Municipal Department 53 – Communication and Media
5 pmPanel 1: Event communication 
Paul Weis, Manager of Stadt Wien Marketing; Johanna Wiesholzer, Wiener Linien; two international participants
5.40 pmPanel 2: Crisis communication
Dominik Grabner, Vienna Police Department; Oliver Ortner, Regional Studio Vienna of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation ORF; Cornelia Blum, Vienna University
6.20 pmTeaser on the Danube Island Festival – Matthias Friedrich, Manager of ProEvent, Organiser of the Danube Island Festival
6.30 pmGet-together 

 

Day 2, 21. June 2024

8.45 amArrival of participants on the Danube Island, Danube Island parking (Floridsdorferbrücke)
9 amSecurity Control Centre, contact person: Herbert Wagner
Topics: Overall concept, security und project anker, best practice examples
9.45 amAmbulance Services: Arbeiter Samariterbund, contact person: Erwin Scheidl and Bernhard Schwarz
Presentation of paramedic concept and ambulance equipment, operation statistics, number of ambulances & personnel, biggest challenges
10.20 amVienna Professional Fire Department, contact person: Peter Kroiss
Topics: operation statistics, biggest challenges und vehicle presentation
11 amPolice
Part 1 in the area U6/City Train Bridge:
Presentation of concept in the area of U6/ City Train Bridge (accesses, turnstyle systems, video surveillance et cetera)
Part 2 in Backstage area:
Discussion of deployment statistics and challenges
11.50 amMainstage and backstage 
12 pmWrap-up and Lunch in the backstage area
1.30 pmPick-up of participants from the Danube Island 

Speakers

© Dominik Fritz

Dominik Fritz

Dominik Fritz joined the Vienna Fire Department/Fire Station City Hall in 2009. In the beginnings he was part of the main crew. Besides the work he graduated from the engineering evening class to fit the requirements for the officers school within the Vienna Fire Department. He additionally has been active as a paramedic for an ambulance organisation. He collected valuable experiences during a lot of major events like the Donauinselfest and many of about 2.000 events per year inside the Vienna City Hall and on the Townhall square.

© Peter Kroiss

Peter Kroiss

Peter Kroiss ist seit 2009 Einsatzoffizier bei der Berufsfeuerwehr Wien und ist seit 2014 zuständiger Leiter für die Bereiche Wasserdienst, Tauchdienst und Hochwasserschutz in der Bundeshauptstadt. Ebenfalls seit 2014 obliegt ihm die Gesamteinsatzleitung der eingesetzten Feuerwehrkräfte beim Donauinselfest, dem größten Open-Air-Festival der Welt. Seit 2022 leitet er überdies das Sachgebiet "Wasserwehr & Tauchdienst" im Österreichischen Bundesfeuerwehrverband, dem Dachverband aller Feuerwehren in Österreich.

© Peter Strobl

Erwin Scheidl

Erwin Scheidl absolvierte das Studium der Kulturtechnik und Wasserwirtschaft an der Universität für Bodenkultur. Von 1984 bis 2021 beim Magistrat der Stadt Wien und den Wiener Linien im Bereich U-Bahnbau tätig – ab 2007 in leitender Position der Abteilung "Planung, Bau und Projektmanagement", später "Ingenieurbau und Großprojektemanagement". Seit 1984 ist Erwin Scheidl beim Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB), seit 2000 als Obmann des ASB Floridsdorf-Donaustadt. Seit 40 Jahren ist er zudem Mitarbeiter beim Donauinselfest, seit über 30 Jahren als Einsatzleiter für den Rettungsdienst am Donauinselfest.

© Wiener Linien

Ivana Vukasovic

 Ivana Vukasovic ist seit 2009 bei den Wiener Linien und verantwortlich für die strategische Planung und Steuerung sicherheitsrelevanter betrieblicher Maßnahmen. In enger Abstimmung mit Behörden wie der LPD Wien oder MD-OS wirken ihr Team und sie bei der Erstellung von Einsatz- beziehungsweise Katastrophenplänen mit und sind die erste Ansprechstelle bei Veranstaltungen und Demonstrationen. Durch ihre Funktion als stellvertretende Betriebsleiterin Schiene gemäß §21 Eisenbahngesetz ist sie für die Sicherheit und Ordnung des Betriebes der Wiener Linien stellvertretend verantwortlich.

© Luiza Puiu

Johanna Wiesholzer

Johanna Wiesholzer ist seit 15 Jahren für die Wiener Linien tätig. Seit 2021 leitet sie die Abteilung Einsatzmanagement und Betriebsleitung Schiene. Als Betriebsleiterin nach §21 Eisenbahngesetz ist sie verantwortlich für die Sicherheit und Ordnung des gesamten Straßenbahn- und U-Bahnbetriebes. Im Fokus steht zu jeder Zeit die Sicherheit der Kund*innen und Mitarbeiter*innen der Wiener Linien mit dem Ziel, den öffentlichen Verkehr in Wien in allen Situationen am Laufen zu halten.