MEET THE RIGHT PEOPLE.
MAKE AN IMPACT.

MEET THE
RIGHT PEOPLE.
MAKE AN IMPACT.

MEET THE RIGHT PEOPLE.
MAKE AN IMPACT.

November 26 and 27, 2025

MESSE FRANKFURT

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The IMPACT FESTIVAL is Europe's largest B2B event for sustainable innovation and connects sustainability solutions with companies and investors to accelerate economic transformation.

We create a dynamic ecosystem that accelerates sustainable transformation in the economy. Our focus is on connecting Impact and GreenTech startups, companies, and investors to promote, finance, and scale sustainable solutions.

Whether it's start-ups and small businesses developing transformative technologies, companies looking to make their value creation more sustainable, or investors looking to invest in impactful innovations – we bring the right players together. #impactstartshere

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7500m² Fläche

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7500m²
Fläche

4000+ Besucher

4000+ Besucher

4000+
Besucher

200+ Lösungen

200+ Lösungen

200+
Lösungen

150+
Speaker

150+
Speaker

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Bühnen

4
Bühnen

130+
Investoren

130+
Investoren

  • Drei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Drei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und die ien person schenkt der anderen ein Glas Wein ein
  • Drei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Tisch und blicken in die Kamera
  • Eine Geschäftsperson wird interviewd
  • Eine Frau steht in einer Gruppe von Menschen
  • Zwei Geschäftsfrauen stehen an einem Messestand und unterhalten sich
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Tisch und füllen gemeinsam etwas aus
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Meherer Personen sitzen auf Stühlen im Publikum
  • Drei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Drei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und die ien person schenkt der anderen ein Glas Wein ein
  • Drei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Tisch und blicken in die Kamera
  • Eine Geschäftsperson wird interviewd
  • Eine Frau steht in einer Gruppe von Menschen
  • Zwei Geschäftsfrauen stehen an einem Messestand und unterhalten sich
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Tisch und füllen gemeinsam etwas aus
  • Zwei Geschäftspersonen stehen an einem Konferenztisch und diskutieren intensiv
  • Meherer Personen sitzen auf Stühlen im Publikum

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT US

Networking with purpose

Meet like-minded individuals, industry leaders, and innovative thinkers driving sustainable change. Whether it’s new partnerships, exciting collaborations, or fresh ideas – this is where valuable connections are made.

Feel the inspiration – and make it real

Learn from the best

NETWORKING AREAS

MATCHMAKING

EXHIBITION

Networking with purpose

Meet like-minded individuals, industry leaders, and innovative thinkers driving sustainable change. Whether it’s new partnerships, exciting collaborations, or fresh ideas – this is where valuable connections are made.

Feel the inspiration – and make it real

Learn from the best

NETWORKING AREAS

MATCHMAKING

EXHIBITION

Networking with purpose

Meet like-minded individuals, industry leaders, and innovative thinkers driving sustainable change. Whether it’s new partnerships, exciting collaborations, or fresh ideas – this is where valuable connections are made.

Feel the inspiration – and make it real

Learn from the best

NETWORKING AREAS

MATCHMAKING

EXHIBITION

PROGRAMM

The ideas of tomorrow

Immerse yourself in two days full of inspiration: keynotes, panels, deep dives, and workshops with leading figures of the impact scene.

Immerse yourself in two days full of inspiration: keynotes, panels, deep dives, and workshops with leading figures of the impact scene.

Media partners 2025

Media partners 2025

EXHIBITION

The heart of the festival

Experience innovations live: startups, companies, and projects that are shaping sustainable change. Connect with pioneers of transformation.

Experience innovations live: startups, companies, and projects that are shaping sustainable change. Connect with pioneers of transformation.

MEET THE RIGHT PEOPLE

Corporates

Sustainability officers, innovation and strategy departments meet forward-thinking solutions, scalable business models, and relevant partners from the impact ecosystem.
Focus: accelerating transformation and initiating collaborations.

Start-ups

Investors

NETWORKING AREAS

MASTERCLASSES

LIVE DEMOS

Corporates

Sustainability officers, innovation and strategy departments meet forward-thinking solutions, scalable business models, and relevant partners from the impact ecosystem.
Focus: accelerating transformation and initiating collaborations.

Start-ups

Investors

NETWORKING AREAS

MASTERCLASSES

LIVE DEMOS

Corporates

Sustainability officers, innovation and strategy departments meet forward-thinking solutions, scalable business models, and relevant partners from the impact ecosystem.
Focus: accelerating transformation and initiating collaborations.

Start-ups

Investors

NETWORKING AREAS

MASTERCLASSES

LIVE DEMOS

Who. Why. And how to.

Here ideas meet impact, visions meet solutions – and people who want to make a difference.

Why we do what we do


We dream of a world in which business takes responsibility - and makes change possible. The IMPACT FESTIVAL is our contribution to shaping this future.

What drives us

What drives us

We want to do more than just talk – we want to make the meaning of sustainable innovation tangible.
Bold, inspiring, and right in the here and now.

Where impact happens

Where impact happens

We create spaces for real connection. Where ideas meet allies, solutions become visible – and collaborative projects emerge from meaningful conversations.

Find out how we make the IMPACT FESTIVAL as sustainable as possible:

Learn more about how we’re making the IMPACT FESTIVAL as sustainable as possible:

Discover more

RECAP 2024

Partners & Sponsors 2024

Speakers from previous years

Speakers from previous years

Politökonomin, Transformationsforscherin & Nachhaltigkeitsexpertin

Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel

Politökonomin, Transformationsforscherin & Nachhaltigkeitsexpertin

Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel

Politökonomin, Transformationsforscherin & Nachhaltigkeitsexpertin

Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel

Entrepreneurin & Investorin

Verena Pausder

Entrepreneurin & Investorin

Verena Pausder

Entrepreneurin & Investorin

Verena Pausder

Autor & Journalst

Sascha Lobo

Autor & Journalst

Sascha Lobo

Autor & Journalst

Sascha Lobo

Begründer von "Gesunde Erde – Gesunde Menschen"

Prof. Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen

Begründer von "Gesunde Erde – Gesunde Menschen"

Prof. Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen

Begründer von "Gesunde Erde – Gesunde Menschen"

Prof. Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen

Inspiring partnerships

Strategy

Investor

Participants

Solutions

Corporate

"Sustainable innovations are the key to the future of the German economy, which is why PwC is a partner of the IMPACT FESTIVAL 2024. We look forward to bringing our expertise in sustainable transformation, green innovations, and impact investing to develop solutions for the pressing challenges of our time."

Petra Justenhoven

Chairwoman, PwC Europe & Territory Senior Partner, PwC Deutschland

Strategy

Investor

Participants

Solutions

Corporate

"Sustainable innovations are the key to the future of the German economy, which is why PwC is a partner of the IMPACT FESTIVAL 2024. We look forward to bringing our expertise in sustainable transformation, green innovations, and impact investing to develop solutions for the pressing challenges of our time."

Petra Justenhoven

Chairwoman, PwC Europe & Territory Senior Partner, PwC Deutschland

Strategy

Investor

Participants

Solutions

Corporate

"Sustainable innovations are the key to the future of the German economy, which is why PwC is a partner of the IMPACT FESTIVAL 2024. We look forward to bringing our expertise in sustainable transformation, green innovations, and impact investing to develop solutions for the pressing challenges of our time."

Petra Justenhoven

Chairwoman, PwC Europe & Territory Senior Partner, PwC Deutschland

  • Early Bird Phase | Secure your ticket

    Early Bird Phase | Secure your ticket

Tickets

Secure your early bird prices now until October 1, 2025.

Investor Pass

Early Bird Price:

€ 559

Instead:

€ 699

Access to all stages

Masterclasses

Exhibition

Networking

Access to the exclusive investors' lounge including food & drinks

Business Pass

Early Bird Price:

€ 399

Instead:

€ 499

Access to all stages

Masterclasses

Exhibition

Networking

Startup Pass

Early Bird Price:

€ 179

Instead:

€ 259

Access to all stages

Masterclasses

Exhibition

Networking

Student Pass

Early Bird Price:

€ 29

Instead:

€ 35

Access to all stages

Exhibition

Networking

Tickets for the Aftershow Party "IMPACT by Night", can be purchased as an additional product to the regular ticket.

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