"Ned with us" strategies against violence, hate and bullying
17th Symposium on 8 April 2026 from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. ÖGB and Trade Union House Catamaran
Violence Conference 2026
Violence and bullying in the workplace are serious problems with far-reaching consequences for those affected, organisations and society. They not only affect the mental and physical health of employees, but also cooperation, performance and the working atmosphere.
With this symposium, we offer space to present and discuss current findings, practical approaches and effective prevention and intervention strategies. We want to encourage people, strengthen knowledge and impart strategies to ensure respect, dignity and safe working conditions. Because we are all part of the solution!
Date
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to approx. 4:00 p.m.
Location
ÖGB and Trade Union House Catamaran
Great Hall (Wilhelmine Moik Event Hall)
Johann-Böhm-Platz 1, 1020 Vienna
It is recommended to arrive by public transport. Paid parking spaces are available in the APCOA garage Donaumarina (Wehlistraße).
For people with disabilities there are free disabled parking spaces (for people with a § 29b permit) in the house (catamaran).
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Program
08.30 – 09.30 a.m.: Registration / Check-in
09.30 a.m.: Opening
AK Vienna, trade unions vida, GPA, GÖD and ÖGB as well as WEISSER RING
10.00 a.m.: Keynote
The many faces of violence in the workplace
10.30 a.m.: Panel
When work hurts: How to deal with hatred, violence and discrimination in everyday working life
11.30 a.m.: Working groups:
Workshop A
Solutions to bullying or conflicts
Workshop B
Confident in service professions and in dealing with customers
Premises will be announced in good time
12.45 p.m.: Lunch break
at the invitation of AK Vienna
1:45 p.m.: Keynote
ILO 190 Taken Further: From Milestone to Cultural Change
2.30 p.m.: Working groups:
Workshop C
Hate on the Internet and discrimination
Workshop D
Safety, health and care
Premises will be announced in good time
3.45 p.m.: Meeting in the hall and results from all working groups
4.00 p.m.: Farewell
Issuance of certificates of participation
Expected end of the event
Moderation: Barbara Seeck, vida
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