In line with its Action Plan and Sustainability Policy, the AEC is committed to raise awareness of the environmental impact of travel to its events and to encourage participants to choose more sustainable options.
The Green Travel Incentive is one of the ways the AEC translates its sustainability commitments into action, encouraging more environmentally responsible travel choices and helping reduce the environmental impact of its events.
Here are the winners of the AEC Green Travel Incentive 2026.
Annual Meeting – International Relations Coordinators 2026
Sabine Roth – Vienna – Trento 650km
Sebastian Clever – Leipzig-Trento 800 km
Claudia Alsdorf – Maastricht-Trento 950 km
AEC Congress 2026
Katarzyna Bartos – Wrocław – Hamburg 700 km
Vittoria Pagani – Basel – Hamburg 850 km
Martina Beer and Ernst Ritsch – Vienna – Hamburg 1000 km
As a reward for choosing more sustainable travel options, the winners had their registration fees waived and received a special gift: a planted tree that they can follow as it grows, seeing the difference it makes over time.
Planning to attend an AEC event in 2027?
Keep an eye on our social media channels and event announcements for information on how to take part in the next Green Travel Incentive!
Travelling sustainably: participants’ experiences
What motivates people to choose more sustainable ways of travelling? Our Green Travel Incentive applicants share their experiences.
“In these times of deadlines and hectic situations, the moments when you are capable of slowing down are very important to me. That is the reason why I have decided to use my free days for arriving on Sunday and departing on Monday. This gives me the possibility to explore the city and surroundings.”
“As the saying goes: “On the train, the soul has enough time to travel along.” Even during the journey, I can get myself in the right frame of mind for my destination and prepare for my time there. As I’m travelling overnight, I don’t lose any precious time with my family due to a full day of travelling, and thanks to the few interruptions, I’ll probably even manage to write an email or two. Thanks to ÖBB, I also know that my CO2 savings for the return journey amount to 454 kg”
“For us, sustainable mobility is not just a personal commitment but a professional responsibility. We firmly believe that more environmentally friendly forms of transport should be the standard, especially for business travel within Europe. Sustainability is a core value in both our personal and professional lives.”
