A sustainable home

The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative organizes the annual AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT (AWS) to present solutions for the planet and to connect relevant stakeholders – thus being a matchmaker for a livable planet. To reach and inspire that many people with a superstar such as Arnold Schwarzenegger is also the USP of the AWS. Now the AWS gets its own, beautiful home.

Matchmaking and solution finding

To enable more targeted exchange, matchmaking and action, the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT Solutions Hub was established in Asparn an der Zaya, around 50 minutes by car from Vienna. Arnold Schwarzenegger officially opened the Hub on May 17, 2023. Since then, companies, experts, partners and teams have come together here to exchange ideas and develop new solutions.

An eco-friendly Hub

The refurbished and versatile estate combines historic character with modern rooms and generous green spaces. It is a meeting place for events, workshops, strategy days, offsites and team events, while also showcasing best-practice solutions. These include renewable energy and modern energy storage, biodiversity, water, and regional and organic catering.

Aims of the Hub

Making solutions visible and tangible
The AWS Solutions Hub shows that solutions for a sustainable future already exist today – and makes them tangible for visitors, companies and organisations.

Inspiring people to take action
Through workshops and team events, climate action becomes practical. Teams explore climate and environmental topics together, gain new perspectives and experience how knowledge can translate into concrete action.

Fostering exchange and collaboration
The Hub brings together companies, experts, partners and committed individuals, creating space for new ideas and opportunities for collaboration.

Taking inspiration beyond the Hub
What is experienced, discussed and explored at the Hub is designed to have an impact beyond Asparn – within companies, teams and participants’ everyday lives.