Brilliant networking night: Mayor Ludwig in the Szechenyi Palace!

Brilliant networking night: Mayor Ludwig in the Szechenyi Palace!

On December 4, 2025, a high-profile networking event hosted by Ali Rahimi took place in the magnificent Palais Szechenyi in Vienna's Spiegelgasse. The managing director of the respected company “Rahimi & Rahimi”, which operates in the carpet and tapestry industry and employs around 100 people, invited numerous personalities from business, politics and society. Among the prominent guests was Vienna's mayor Michael Ludwig, who was expected as guest of honor. Rahimi is not only known for his business activities, but also for his involvement in social initiatives such as “Licht ins Dunkel” and the “Life Ball Vienna”, as well as for his support of the organization “Step” Austria, which advocates fair working conditions in carpet production. For his commitment he received the “Golden Medal of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria”.

Particularly noteworthy was the list of guests in attendance, which included a wide range of different areas. For example, Toni Faber (Dompfarrer), Natalie Nemec (investment consultant Hypo Noe Landesbank) and Hans Peter Spak (entrepreneur) were there. Julian Jäger (Vienna Airport Board Member), Barbara Novak (City Councilor) and numerous other representatives of the local economy and culture also came to the historic ambience to exchange ideas and network.

Networking in a historical atmosphere

The event served not only for personal exchange, but also for strengthening relationships in an inspiring environment. The Szechenyi Palace, with its historic rooms, offered the perfect setting for this top-class event. The guests agreed that such opportunities are important for making contacts and pursuing common goals. Ultimately, von Rahimi's initiative aims to raise awareness of social issues and actively advocate for improvements in the community.

Rahimi's commitment and the presence of so many leading personalities show that social responsibility and successful business can go hand in hand. This is also the goal of organizations like work plus, who are committed to promoting social enterprises in Austria. With a network of 200 non-profit, labor market companies and almost 500 locations, it is always about ensuring equal opportunities and fair working conditions for everyone.

The event once again impressively demonstrated that Vienna is not only a city of culture and history, but also a place where social commitment and economic success come together. Over wine and stimulating conversations, positive developments in society were promoted while participants exchanged new ideas and visions. A successful event that will be remembered.