#EoI – Leveraging Megatrends and Systems Thinking – TU Wien

Speaker: Valerie-Sophie Schoenberg

Date and time: April 28, 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 CET

Location: TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center

Language: English 

Open for members of EULiST universities (sign up using your university email address)

Why you should join:

Join this Masterclass and learn new methods to position your research work within broader trends.

Megatrend mapping and systems thinking are powerful tools that enable scientists to anticipate changes, spot emerging opportunities, and navigate the complex interconnections that shape their fields. These methods help researchers position their work within broader trends, giving them an edge in adapting to future challenges. In this interactive workshop, we will explore how understanding megatrends and thinking in systems can open up new possibilities in your specific area of research. You will learn to map the wider context of your field, uncover key influences and connections, and identify strategic opportunities to drive positive change through your work —rather than simply assuming there is one path-dependent future that will unfold regardless.

About the speaker

Valerie-Sophie Schoenberg works at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability, with expertise in circular economy strategies and systemic organizational development. As owner of Schönberg Consulting, she advises startups, accompanies processes and manages projects for companies of all sizes and the public sector. To scale her impact, she is Member of the Board of Member of the Circular Economy Forum Austria and teaches in academic programs in Austria and Germany. Ms Schoenberg holds a BSc in European Studies (Maastricht University) and an MSc in Socio-Economics (WU Vienna).

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