Celebrating Transatlantic Collaboration & Scientific Excellence in Washington, D.C.
Conference participants.
Photo: Austrian Embassy
On October 11, 2025, the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary with a full-day conference at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, D.C., co-hosted with our valued partners at ASCINA - Austrian Scientists & Scholars in North America.
Under the theme “Networking & Dialogue About the Best Path Forward,” the event brought together outstanding Austrian researchers in North America, leading voices in science and innovation policy, and representatives from academia, government, and industry.
A highlight of the day was the AMPF Poster Session and Awards Ceremony, showcasing the cutting-edge research of young Austrian scholars abroad. We warmly congratulate the winners of the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Poster Prize 2025:
🥇 1st Prize: Christine Langner
🥈 2nd Prize: Larissa Traxler
🥉 3rd Prize: Dr. Constanze Coelsch-Foisner
The Foundation thanks all its partners and supporters – first and foremost Alexandra Lieben and ASCINA - Austrian Scientists & Scholars in North America for the excellent collaboration and tireless dedication to strengthening the transatlantic research community; Ambassador Petra Schneebauer and her wonderful team at the Austrian Embassy Washington for hosting the event in such a welcoming and inspiring setting, as well as the Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung, the Austrian Science Fund, ABA – Work in Austria, University of Vienna Alumni, the Austrian Cultural Forum Washington and OPEN AUSTRIA for their generous support.
The Foundation is grateful to the event’s keynote speakers – especially Frank Pfefferkorn, panelists Anne-Marie Mazza, Peter Ertl, Dietrich Haubenberger, MD, MHSc, FAAN and moderator Hannelore Veit for their inspiring contributions. It also extends a special thank you to it’s president, Wolfgang Petritsch, Vice President Barbara Weitgruber, and Executive Director Karin Emprechtinger for their leadership and active role in shaping this memorable event.
Photos: Austrian Embassy