ACS2026 Edition: Austrian-Congolese Society 2026 edition

Your invitation to the ACS2026 Edition

On citizen diplomacy: “FROM DIPLOMACY TO DEVELOPMENT: STRENGTHENING AUSTRIA–DR CONGO COOPERATION FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH”

The ACS2026 Edition builds on the outcomes of previous discussions:

• ACS2025 Edition: Civil Society Partnerships and Global Cooperation in Kinshasa, Dem.Rep. of Congo
• ACS2024 Edition: Congolese Active Diplomacy in International Affairs in Vienna, Austria 

will focus on practical collaboration, innovation, and sustainable cooperation frameworks among institutions in Austria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and among friends of both countries.

Welcome audience at the Diplomatic Academy Vienna by Ms. Martina Schubert, Deputy Director of the Diplomatic Academy Vienna, 

Moderator Prof. Joshua Trust Ntambwe, Executive Director IPHD – International Promoting Human Development 

Assist. Moderators Mrs Colin Claudine and Ms Agnes Tshimbumbu

Guest speakers:

Mr. Freddy KITA, Former Minister of International Cooperation, Democratic Republic of Congo (In person from the Democratic Republic of Congo).

Mrs. Helene Unterguggenberger, Head of Africa Programs at Caritas Austria,

Mr Christopher Ngoy Mutamba, (Online from Kinshasa,) Coordinator of Société civile de la RDC

Words of gratitude from MSc Mrs Katharina Kwasnitzka

Cultural Networking Reception

19:00 – 20:00

Austrian–Congolese Food and Networking Session

The reception will provide an opportunity for informal dialogue and relationship-building among participants, including:

 Diplomats

 Civil society organizations

 Researchers and academics

 Development practitioners

 Youth leaders

 Members of the Austrian and Congolese communities

The event welcomes Austrians, Congolese nationals, and friends of both countries, fostering intercultural dialogue and strengthening people-to-people diplomacy.

Tombola Cultural Solidarity Activity

During the networking reception, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a Tombola (raffle) activity organized in collaboration with a multicultural shop.

To participate in TOMBOLA, the Ticket Price is 20 Euros

Prizes will include cultural items inspired by:

 Symbolic articles reflecting the colors of the Austrian and the Democratic Republic of Congo flags (see attachment number one)

This activity aims to encourage community participation, cultural exchange, and solidarity between Austrian and Congolese communities.

Registration is mandatory for this event with name, profession, and nationality to Ms Gloria at gloriaomotayo@iphdglobal.org and to iphdcontacts@gmail.com  registration open now until 15-06-2026

Download these documents to learn more about the event:

The ACS2026 Full schedule.pdfACSD.pngACSE.pngACSF.png