The IVN serves as a central point of contact and source of information for volunteers around the globe. The presentation will be about what we do, how we connect people so that what one group has already developed does not need to be reinvented by another. It is also about our mission to promote best practices in volunteering, as well as communication and exchange between stakeholders—regardless of where they come from. We are currently working on establishing new channels to ensure these topics can be effectively implemented and will show how those tools work in our presentation as well. At its core, the aim is to create opportunities for strong international networking. The next IVN meeting will take place in Bucharest as part of the IBD.

Lecturer: Geralg G. Walter, Mensa Austria

Gerald G. Walter has been Chair of the IVNC (International Volunteer Network Committee) since January 1, 2026. He is 50 years old, a passionate Mensan, SIG Coordinator in Austria, Vice Local Secretary for Upper Austria, and father of a son who is now also a member of Mensa.

Gerald is self-employed in online retail and marketing, a lecturer on AI-related topics, a trainer in adult education, and a science fiction author.