Christmas reception in honour of the laureates of EBA international awards at Pallavicini Palace

10 – 13 December 2009, Vienna, Austria

The Vienna Christmas Ball is a celebration which finished an excellent 2009 in style for the Europe Business Assembly and its members.

It is not only a highlight of the Europe Business Assembly calendar, but also in the life of high European society. Traditionally in the build up to Christmas, Europe’s political, business and cultural beau monde meet there. This continues the centuries old aristocratic traditions of Europe.

The Vienna Christmas Ball is not only a wonderful year end celebration, but also a unique glimpse at a style of life and an excellent opportunity for socializing and networking.

The first evening was held at the famous Pallavicini Palace where representatives of business, academia and government from around Europe gathered. The main event was the award ceremony for the Europe Business Assembly. Over 100 of Europe’s elite saw the presentations made to leading heads of business, public bodies and higher education institutions. The evening also saw the investiture of honorary professors of the International University of Vienna.

A gala dinner in the beautiful main hall of the palace allowed everyone a chance to relax in Viennese style and grandeur and get to know one another. New friendships and business relationships were formed and a wonderful evening was had by all.

The following evening was the ball, hosted at the Kursalon where guests were entertained by a traditional Viennese Opera performed by a world famous orchestra, playing music from Straus and Mozart. The event was followed by an exquisite gala dinner in the main ballroom at the Kursalon.

With all the same people gathered together again, there was a chance to speak to more of your peers and to form new partnerships. Even in challenging financial times, it was uplifting to see that a little fun and a lot of opulence can generate new business opportunities. We can raise our spirits and still do the best by our businesses. Not everything in life needs to be depressing and the Vienna Christmas Ball proved this once again.

P R O G R A M M E

7 December, Sunday

Accommodation in hotels.
20:00 Welcome-cocktail.

8 December, Monday

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
18:00 Bus departure to the Gala-party in the famous Pallavicini Palace.
19.00 The beginning of the event. The International Awards Ceremony of Europe Business Assembly celebrating well-known and outstanding people and investiture of diplomas for Honorary Professors of the International University, Vienna.
Gala-dinner in the Kaiser style, Viennese entertainment as well as friendly meetings with the representatives from all over the world await for you. There will be an opportunity for charity activities participating in the auction.
Famous Pallavicini Palace built in 1782 – 1784, in the centre of Vienna close to the Imperial Hofburg Palace is an official place for heads of states reception.

9 December, Tuesday

09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time. The Ball preparation.
19:00 Transfer to the Ball.
20:00 The beginning of the Ball, Ball-room of the Park Hotel Schonbrunn.

10 December, Wednesday

Check out.
Departure.

For more information regarding future events, please contact the Europe Business Assembly on +44 (0) 1865 251211 or info@ebaoxford.org.uk.