No one can sell an event like Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Austrian Oak made a major announcement in a very unconventional setting and is being lauded for his creativity.

In a video posted to the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative's Instagram account, the action star, former California governor, and climate advocate delivered the news flanked by Lulu the donkey, Dutch the pig, and his husky Schlitzie, addressing his animals before turning the camera toward the television to reveal the message.

"Once again, all roads lead to Vienna," Schwarzenegger declared in the clip. "The Austrian World Summit is back."

In his announcement video, Schwarzenegger added throwback thoughts on what the conference has built: The announcer in the video said, "The Austrian World Summit is back.  Celebrating 10 years. 10 years of bold ideas. 10 years of fighting pollution together.  And after a decade of bringing the world together, we're just getting started."

The summit is not only back but also celebrates a milestone. On June 16, 2026, the conference will be ten years old, once again taking place at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. The theme of the decade-defining summit: WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE.

Austrian World Summit 2026: Schwarzenegger Leads Star-Studded Climate Gathering in Vienna

The Austrian World Summit is an annual climate conference that has been held in Vienna since 2017, and it is organized by the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative.

Within this decade, it became one of the most significant forums within the sphere. Nearly 4,500 participants from more than 100 nations were motivated by over 300 people from the aforementioned spheres.

There are big names already in attendance, and it is shaping up to be one of the most high-profile in the history of the program. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the host of this, and he will be joined by Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, who traditionally serves as the event's honorary patron.

Also confirmed are UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, actor Richard Gere (via video), Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, World Bank Vice President for Planet Guangzhe Chen, and Austria's Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig.

Attendance for the summit is still free and can be secured through a random draw among registrants. Registration for the summit will open on May 5 and will be ongoing until June 8, 2026.

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