Mountain Network Summit
16-18 September, 2026 Alpbach, Tirol, Austria
Theme: Boosting Business in the Mountains
The key networking and knowledge event for the
cable car industry and alpine tourism professionals.
Why join the Mountain Network Summit?
The Mountain Network Summit brings together leaders, innovators, and trendsetters from the alpine tourism and cable car industry.
The 2026 Theme – Boosting Business in the Mountains: We’ll talk about revenue, guests, and technology — and explore the trends, strategies, and tools that can make your business even more successful.
You’ll gain fresh insights — not just from your own industry. In the keynotes, experts from investment, the leisure sector, and tunnel construction share their experiences and best practices — all relevant to the cable car industry.
Networking is our main focus: The agenda offers guided networking sessions, a Barcamp, and shared dinners – perfect opportunities to connect personally and build valuable relationships.
Suppliers not only get to work directly with customers on industry-specific topics and showcase their solutions, but also gain strong media exposure through our partner, Seilbahnen International – a leading B2B print and digital media outlet .
On a technical excursion, you’ll gain insights into how your colleagues operate cable car systems and the technologies they use – with the opportunity for personal interaction.
Our Keynotes
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Program
Wednesday, 16 September
Let’s Talk About Money
12:00 | Get-Together with Guided Networking
13:00 | Opening
13:15 | Keynote: How Alpine Financial and Economic History Helps Tackle Today’s and Tomorrow’s Challenges in Investment and Entrepreneurship
Speaker: Rahim Taghizadegan, Economist and Publisher
13:45 | Keynote: Interest Rate and Monetary Policy and Their Impact on Tourism
Speaker: Peter Brenzinschek, Former Chief Analyst, Raiffeisen Research – Financial Market Expert
14:15 | Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges of Innovative Financial Instruments
15:00 | Coffee Break
15:30 | Workshop of Choice: Practical Insights into Financial Instruments – Deepening the Keynote and Discussion
17:00 | Free Time / Hotel Check-In
18:30 | Apéro & Dinner
Friday Morning, 18 September
A Behind-the-Scenes Look
at the Alpbach Cable Cars.
A hands-on technical tour on site with the opportunity for direct professional exchange.
Thursday Morning, 17 September
Let’s Talk About Guests
08:00 | Get-Together
09:00 | Opening
09:15 | Keynote: Astrid Steharnig-Staudinger, Managing Director of the Austrian National Tourist Office – Talk title to follow
09:45 | Keynote: Differences and Similarities Between Europe’s Largest Thermal Spa and Ski Resorts
Speaker: Markus Meier, Managing Director, Therme Erding
10:15 | Barcamp Pitches: Pain Points – Where Can We Improve for Guests? Topics will be set interactively together.
10:30 | Coffee Break
11:00 | Barcamp: An interactive format where all participants contribute and discuss ideas. Goal: Support each other in solving challenges. Topics: Anything related to guests is welcome.
12:30 | Lunch Break
Thursday Afternoon, 17 September
Let’s Talk About Technology
13:15 | Summary of Barcamp Sessions
13:30 | Keynote: Key Success Factors in Launching the Landmark Koralmbahn Project
Speaker: Klaus Schneider, Project Director of Austria’s Koralmbahn High-Speed Railway
14:00 | Talks and Workshops of Choice
15:00 | Coffee Break
15:30 | Panel Discussion: What Awaits Us in Ski Resorts in 2040?
16:30 | Free Time / Hotel Check-In
18:30 | Apéro & Dinner on the Mountain
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Advisory Board of the
Mountain Network Summit 2026
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Participants 2026
Mountain Network Summit Partners 2026
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