Salzburg Global Seminar

Salzburg Global Seminar, Inc. ("sgs") is an independent non-profit organization, headquartered in Washington d.c. and based at schloss leopoldskron in Salzburg, austria. Sgs was founded in 1947 by three young visionaries at harvard university as the "Salzburg Seminar in american studies" to encourage the revival of intellectual dialogue in post-war europe. Sgs convenes outstanding talent across generations, cultures and sectors to inspire new thinking and action, and to connect local innovators with Global resources. See schedule o for continuing information.our programs cover challenges facing the world in education, health, environment, finance, rule of law, human rights, media and the arts. We foster lasting networks and partnerships for creative, just and sustainable change. Over 40,000 fellows from more than 170 countries have come together through our work, with many rising to senior leadership positions. Our historic headquarters at schloss leopoldskron in Salzburg, austria, built in 1736 by the archbishop of Salzburg, restored by the Salzburg festival's co-founder max reinhardt, used by hollywood for sets in the sound of music, and now an award-winning hotel allows us to welcome all participants in conditions of trust and openness.for more information and to see our calendar of upcoming programs, please visit: www.salzburgglobal.org