IMPACT FESTIVAL 2021 - Successful Debut!
Successful Debut of Europe's Largest B2B Event for Sustainable Technologies. Key facts: 2.100 participants from 20 countries, 130 exhibitors, 68 speakers and 48 masterclasses.
The international hybrid main event, which took place both online and offline, was completely sold out and represents one of the biggest influential meetings of the sustainable technology scene. Valuable contacts were made, deals were negotiated and knowledge was exchanged.
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HOW DO WE MANAGE THE GREEN TRANSFORMATION?
Sustainability has an immense impact on our economy. It's a great chance for early adopters, but also a risk for those who refuse to transform. We need to collaborate, innovate and act to turn the thread into an opportunity for sustainable growth. As europe's first community-based platform, our purpose is to accelerate the green transformation by connecting the thought-leader of sustainability, especially innovators like green start-ups with corporates and investors.
UNTIL WE EXCEED OUR 1.5° CO2 BUDGET
TAREK AL-WAZIR
Minister of Economics Hesse
MAJA GÖPEL
Political Economist & Transformation Researcher
BETTINA ORLOPP
Chief Financial Officer
Commerzbank AG
ANDREAS M. RICKERT
Founder & CEO + Co-CEO
PHINEO + Nixdorf Kapital
HANS J. SCHELLNHUBER
Director Emeritus
PIK
MARCO TE BRÖMMELSTROET
Urban Mobility Futures
University of Amsterdam
LENA THIEDE
Co-Founder & Partner
Planet A Ventures
GUNDULA ULLAH
Chairwoman
BME
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CONNECTING GREEN START-UPS, TRANSFORMING CORPORATES & IMPACT INVESTORS
We derived 8 relevant fields of action from the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals.
RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
To save natural resources in every aspect of the value chain does not only reduces environmental impact, but also costs. This category therefore includes solutions to save energy, Co2, water or waste in all its forms.
SUSTAINABLE
FINANCE
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
It takes USD 5-7 trillion of annual investments to achieve the SDGs by 2030. The EU taxonomy is a core element to achieve this capital shift. We will present innovative forms of financing and educate about the state of ESG investing.
FUTURE
MOBILITY
FUTURE MOBILITY
Mobility and transportation account for 14% of total greenhouse emissions. Being interconnected and intelligent, green technologies can predict demand, optimize capacity, improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
REGULATORY TECHNOLOGY
REGULATORY TECHNOLOGY
The European green deal and the Paris agreement will have huge legal implications for almost all companies. We will present solutions to keep up with new regulations and reporting standards in this space.
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Feeding 10 billion people climate-neutral, while preserving biodiversity and improving animal welfare – impossible without innovations by 2050! We show concrete challenges and the most exciting solutions.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Breakthrough CleanTech innovations are necessary not only to stop, but also to reverse climate change. Many of these technologies are currently being developed and we will present the most promising ones.
SUSTAINABLE SERVICES
SUSTAINABLE SERVICES
Managing two transformations (sustainable and digital) at a time is difficult. Specialized service providers like consultancies, law firms or coaches will offer their services to help companies to manage them effectively.
SOCIALINNOVATION
SOCIAL INNOVATION
Sustainability is more than just Co2 related. The social aspect of sustainability is even more important. We will present social entrepreneurs, possibilities for corporates, as well as best practices and tools that promote a socially responsible governance and culture.
CONNECTING GREEN START-UPS, TRANSFORMING CORPORATES
& IMPACT INVESTORS
We derived 8 relevant fields of action from the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals.
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
To save natural resources in every aspect of the value chain does not only reduces environmental impact, but also costs. This category therefore includes solutions to save energy, Co2, water or waste in all its forms.
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
It takes USD 5-7 trillion of annual investments to achieve the SDGs by 2030. The EU taxonomy is a core element to achieve this capital shift. We will present innovative forms of financing and educate about the state of ESG investing.
FUTURE MOBILITY
FUTURE MOBILITY
Mobility and transportation account for 14% of total greenhouse emissions. Being interconnected and intelligent, green technologies can predict demand, optimize capacity, improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
REGULATORY TECHNOLOGY
REGULATORY TECHNOLOGY
The European green deal and the Paris agreement will have huge legal implications for almost all companies. We will present solutions to keep up with new regulations and reporting standards in this space.
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Feeding 10 billion people climate-neutral, while preserving biodiversity and improving animal welfare – impossible without innovations by 2050! We show concrete challenges and the most exciting solutions.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Breakthrough CleanTech innovations are necessary not only to stop, but also to reverse climate change. Many of these technologies are currently being developed and we will present the most promising ones.
SUSTAINABLE SERVICES
SUSTAINABLE SERVICES
Managing two transformations (sustainable and digital) at a time is difficult. Specialized service providers like consultancies, law firms or coaches will offer their services to help companies to manage them effectively.
SOCIAL INNOVATION
SOCIAL INNOVATION
Sustainability is more than just Co2 related. The social aspect of sustainability is even more important. We will present best practices, tools and corporate possibilities that promote a socially responsible governance and culture.
IMPACT FESTIVAL
2-Day Festival in September 2021 that brings together innovators, corporates, investors and thought-leaders to discuss and develop sustainable business.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
WINDOW ON CHANGE
Exhibition of sustainable technologies, innovations, green start-ups, sustainable business models, services and special topics.
WORKSHOPS
Onsite workshops led by experts to share best-practice and improve sustainable performance in your company.
IMPACT STAGE
Lectures and panel discussions with visionaries, innovation leaders and start-ups about fundamental questions of responsibility as well as best practice examples.
MATCHMAKING & PITCHES
Connecting corporates with innovators and innovators with investors – physically and remote.
IMPACT COMMUNITY
Slack and MS-Teams community to collaborate with innovators and exchange with experts all year round.
BE PART AND CREATE IMPACT TOGETHER
You are working in the area of sustainability & innovation for your company? You are a green startup or just interested in these topics? Join and discuss about enabling sustainable business transformation. Share best-practices, knowledge and solutions with top-leaders from different areas as well as green start-ups, service providers, impact investors and politicians – for a greener economy.
As a member of the community based platform you have the possibility to influence the agenda of the festival and the program.
IMPACT CHALLENGE
Student team-case competition for sustainable business models coached by innovation and start-up experts.
BRING YOUR GREEN IDEA TO LIFE
From March 1 – April 22, about 65 students from around the world will team up to compete to create a winning sustainable business model and prototype during the Impact Challenge hosted by TechQuartier.
The top teams will be asked to pitch their ideas during a live-streamed Demo Day on April 23. These teams will also share their ideas on stage during the Impact Festival.
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IMPACT PODCAST
Biweekly podcast series IMPACT TALK with sustainability thought-leaders from different areas.
SOUNDS IMPACT
What does sustainable actually mean? Which innovations, technologies and services enable companies to become more sustainable? What inhibits and what promotes our transformation? How can we contribute to this?
We discuss these and other questions with founders, experts and visionaries in our biweekly podcast series IMPACT_TALK.
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