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Seminars and Events

SITE Seminar | From rent-seeking to civic agency: Corporate interest formation and business–state relations under geopolitical coercion

2026-05-19, 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for the next SITE Seminar! On May 19, 2026, we welcome Inna Melnykovska to examine how geopolitical coercion reshapes corporate interest formation and business–state relations. Drawing on evidence from Ukrainian firms during Russia’s full-scale invasion, the talk shows how some businesses shift from rent-seeking and narrow commercial logics toward civic and security commitments - revealing when firms become strategic partners of the state rather than compliance targets.

Premier Executive MBA Event in Vienna

2026-05-19, 17:00 - 21:00
Are you on the lookout for an exceptional European business school experience? Meet SSE representatives at the "Premier Executive MBA Event" in Vienna! We're excited to share insights about your prospects and our Executive MBA program.

Public defense: PhD dissertation by Xiao Liu

2026-05-20, 13:15 - 15:15
Xiao Liu will defend a PhD dissertation entitled “From Information to Action: A Behavioral Perspective on Supply Chain Transparency for Sustainability” on May 20.

When Reputation Takes a Hit: Do Directors Turn to CSR?

2026-05-21, 08:00 - 09:00
Join us for the next ACE Academic Insights Breakfast Seminar, hosted together with the House of Sustainable Society (HoSS), where we explore how directors respond when their reputation is on the line.