Scientific Exchange in Schladming: Winter Seminar 2026

From February 28 to March 6, 2026, the Institute for Transport Studies took part in the annual Winter Seminar in Schladming, continuing a long-standing tradition that dates back to 1998. Organized by the Technical University of Munich (Chair of Prof. Klaus Bogenberger), the seminar is an established forum for high-caliber academic exchange and for the development of professional and didactic skills. A key goal of the week was to sharpen English communication skills within a demanding academic setting.

Scientific Highlights

• Maximilian Hoffmann presented the current status of his dissertation, “Employing System Dynamics to Understand the Wider Impacts of Transformative Policies in Strategic Mobility Planning,” engaging in in-depth discussions on methodological approaches for future-proof mobility planning.
• Prof. Astrid Gühnemann delivered a talk on the role of researchers and the application of expert knowledge, particularly in political decision-making processes.

The seminar combined morning mountain hikes with intensive scientific discussions in the afternoons, creating a focused environment for substantive engagement and collegial exchange.

We look forward to next year’s Winter Seminar, which will be hosted by the University of Stuttgart.