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Gathering Open-Minded Leaders For Breakthrough Conversations

Salzburg Global is an independent, non-profit organization committed to creating spaces that overcome barriers and open up a world of better possibilities.

Since 1947, we have gathered over 40,000 Fellows from more than 170 countries – creating opportunities for leaders of every kind to change the conversation on the pressing issues of our time.

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Upcoming Events

Sep 28 - Sep 30, 2026
General
Implementing Inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure and Instant Payment Systems in Africa
Salzburg Global
Salzburg, Austria
Oct 05 - Oct 07, 2026
Finance & Governance
A Multipolar & AI-Driven World: Are New Approaches Needed To Preserve Profit and Public Trust?
Salzburg Global Corporate Governance Forum
Salzburg, Austria
Oct 12 - Oct 16, 2026
Finance & Governance
The 3rd Policy Dialogue on Just Energy Transitions: Prosperity Post Fossil Fuels
Policy Dialogue on Just Energy Transitions
Salzburg, Austria
Oct 19 - Oct 22, 2026
Peace & Justice
The Collective Action Problem: How Should Democratic Societies Respond to Increasing State Violence without Exacerbating Polarization and Political Violence?
Violent Threats to Democratic Systems
Salzburg, Austria
Oct 21 - Oct 25, 2026
Peace & Justice
Democracy Across the Frontlines: How Can Democracy Movements Collaborate To Build Resilience Across Borders?
Salzburg Global American Studies Program
Salzburg, Austria
Nov 01 - Nov 04, 2026
Education
Education Retreat: Education for Human Flourishing
Education for Tomorrow's World
Salzburg, Austria
Nov 08 - Nov 12, 2026
Health
Sciana: The Health Leaders Network, Cohort 7 Meeting 4
Sciana – The Health Leaders Network
Salzburg, Austria
Nov 10 - Nov 14, 2026
Health
Sciana: The Health Leaders Network, Cohort 8 Meeting 2
Sciana – The Health Leaders Network
Salzburg, Austria
Nov 17 - Nov 21, 2026
Culture
Leadership in a Digital Age: Technology, Society, and Governance in Asia
Asia Policy Leadership Forum​
Salzburg, Austria

Latest Insights

Peace & Justice Opinion
When Compliance Is Not Enough
Salzburg Global Fellow Jami King explains how lawyers can respond when government demands threaten fundamental rights
Sep 18, 2026
Culture
What Does a Healthy Cultural Ecosystem Actually Look Like?
What does it take to keep culture alive - not just surviving, but thriving? The answer, it turns out, has less to do with creativity and more to do with systems change
Sep 17, 2026
Finance & Governance Report
Our Key Insights: The Future of Money: Balancing Competition and Resilience in the Evolving Tech Landscape
Seven key insights from the Finance Forum on adapting financial frameworks to emerging technologies while preserving trust, stability, and inclusion
Sep 15, 2026
Peace & Justice Statement
The Salzburg Statement on the Rule of Law
Salzburg Global Fellows emphasize components of the rule of law that are under strain today, urging all members of society to join their collective commitment to respect, protect, and promote it
Sep 14, 2026
Finance & Governance Report
Our Key Insights: Public Institutions Responding to a New Era: Strategy in a Transformed Global Landscape
Seven key insights from the Public Sector Strategy Network on how governments should respond to the challenges of the present era
Sep 11, 2026
Salzburg Global in Austria Update
Seizing the Moment, Shaping the Future: The Second Annual Salzburg Global Future Forum
This year's Future Forum spotlighted perspectives from leading thinkers on navigating change, preserving what matters, and imagining better possibilities for the future
Sep 10, 2026
Culture Report
Our Key Insights: Creating Futures: Rethinking Cultural Institutions, Infrastructure, and Investment
Four key insights and our digital publication explore what sustainable, sovereign, and equitable cultural infrastructure could look like
Sep 09, 2026
Finance & Governance Report
Our Key Insights: From Crisis to Catalyst: Strengthening Philanthropic Infrastructure in Europe and Beyond
Five key insights on expanding fiscal sponsorship and philanthropic infrastructure in Europe
Sep 02, 2026
Education Feature
Sustaining a Media Movement: The Radical Experiment of the Salzburg Media Academy
As the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change marks its 20th year, we reflect on why its greatest success lies in a movement that continues to evolve with every new generation
Aug 21, 2026
Peace & Justice Opinion
As Cities Heat Up, Migrant Children Must Not Be Left Behind
Extreme heat is an urban justice issue - and migrant children are among the most vulnerable
Aug 20, 2026
Peace & Justice Feature
Unity in Geographic Diversity: African Insights on Representation and Agency
Despite immense geographic scope and diversity, voices from across Africa converge on a shared ambition: to define the continent’s future on its own terms
Aug 19, 2026

Our Fellowship

Since 1947, more than 40,000 people from over 170 countries have participated in Salzburg Global's sessions. Collectively, these alumni are known as Salzburg Global Fellows. 

Through in-person and online events, Salzburg Global continues to nurture relationships between Fellows to foster the exchange of new ideas and best practices. As a result, Fellows are lifetime members of an extensive network that supports their professional growth and amplifies their impact worldwide.

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North America
Central & South America & Carribean
Europe
Africa
Middle East
South & Central Asia
East Asia & Pacific

Our History

We began as the Salzburg Seminar in American Civilization, with our first session occurring during the summer of 1947.

Conducted under the auspices of the Harvard Student Council and International Student Service, we brought together 112 young European and American scholars at Schloss Leopoldskron for six weeks.

The Salzburg Method

We host small, intimate groups of people who are genuinely different from one another. Our sessions provoke real discussion and allow space to explore the gray areas where new, better possibilities lie.

We call this approach The Salzburg Method – a set of seven principles that we have tried, tested, and refined over 75 years of convening.

Our Partners

We work with organisations across sectors worldwide who enable us to continue our work in areas of strategic concern and develop our programs.

This assistance includes endowments and scholarships that supports the diversity of participants.

Support Our Work

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on your generosity and support to gather open-minded leaders for breakthrough conversations.

Donations, no matter the size, help us create space for dialogue that overcomes barriers and opens up a world of better possibilities.

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