Global
Shapers
The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.
We are a diverse group of young people, driven to take action for positive change.
The Global Shapers Salzburg Hub believes in the power of its community working together to promote and create authentic positive social impact. The mission is to engage and support a diverse community of young people committed to work collectively and independently toward a more sustainable city of Salzburg - driving positive social change both locally as well as globally.
The Salzburg Hub brings together partners and institutions across Salzburg’s innovation, sustainability, and education landscape — including Coworking Salzburg, Startup Salzburg, Austrian Startups, Salzburg Global Seminar, Fridays for Future Salzburg, ÖBVP, S.A.N.E., and AI for Good. Together, they drive collaborative projects that strengthen Salzburg’s role as a forward-thinking, connected, and impact-oriented region
Through cross-sector projects and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Salzburg Hub translates ideas into tangible local impact. We connect young innovators with partners from business, academia, and civil society to co-create initiatives that strengthen sustainability, digital literacy, and civic engagement. Each project is led by small, agile teams who prototype solutions, test them in the community, and scale what works — turning vision into measurable change.
We do it to ignite sustainable impact — because lasting change starts locally. The Salzburg Hub believes that empowering young people to act on global challenges within their own communities creates ripple effects far beyond the city. By fostering innovation, inclusion, and responsibility, we aim to make Salzburg a model for how local action can drive systemic, long-term transformation
Thanks to our volunteers, friends, and partners. Thank you to our team, who made this journey possible.
We imagine a future where innovation leads and progress follows.
The Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional, and global challenges. With more than 11,000 members, the Global Shapers Community spans 508 city-based hubs in 151 countries. Born out of the World Economic Forum.
From communal efforts to real results: Our impact
The Hub's aim is to influence positive social change through dialogue and action, and is committed to improve the state of the city of Salzburg as well as the world through working together as a team with curiosity, passion, accountability and unyielding integrity. The Hub strives to embody the pinnacle of exemplary achievement and responsibility, enabling Hub members to engage, collaborate and learn from each other as well as from other Global Shapers Hub Communities.
Projects supported through local programs
Over 9000 people directly impacted through community programs, reskilling or our educational and political formats.
Local and Global
deep international partnerships and a global network that can drive change locally.
Local Community Work
120+ local volunteers mobilized across 15+ grassroots projects in the past 8 years.
Future Skills for Good focuses on strengthening digital literacy and promoting the responsible, creative use of AI tools. The project aims to bridge the digital divide in Salzburg by ensuring everyone can engage confidently with emerging technologies. Through hands-on workshops, training sessions, and community outreach, it empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate — and shape — the digital future responsibly.
The Lightning Talk event invites participants to share quick, impactful insights in a fast-paced format. Speakers deliver brief talks on diverse topics, sparking idea exchange and engagement. It’s a platform to showcase expertise, learn from others, and connect with like-minded people — all in an inclusive and inspiring atmosphere.
The Salzburg Hub Policy Brief outlines key recommendations to strengthen Europe’s democracy, innovation, and social resilience. It bridges local expertise and European policymaking, fostering collaboration and progress toward a more inclusive and forward-looking Union.
The Global Shapers Hub Salzburg hosted Shapers United 2025 from April 11–13, 2025, bringing together over 60 young changemakers from across Europe. The three-day event fostered cross-border collaboration, dialogue, and co-creation — uniting diverse minds to spark impactful ideas and lasting partnerships.