PROGRAM

Shaping the future together.

Discover who’s leading the change.

Recap 2024

Program 2025

Get ready for inspiring speakers, bold perspectives, and topics that drive real change. Whether it's the IMPACT or TRANSFORMATION Stage, masterclasses or campsite chats – this is where you'll meet visionaries, forward-thinkers, and solution-makers from across the world of sustainable transformation.

Speakers from previous years

SPEAKER 25
Prof. Dr. Mojib Latif
Klimaforscher & Ozeanograph
SPEAKER 25
Sophia Rödiger
Chief Marketing Officer, 1KOMMA5°
SPEAKER 25
Zainab Salbi
Humanitarian & Co-Founder of Daughters for Earth
SPEAKER 25
Michael Fritz
Co-Founder, Viva con Agua
SPEAKER 25
Dr. Katharina Reuter
Geschäftsführerin, Bundsverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft BNW e.V.
SPEAKER 25
Rolf Stahlhofen
Mitbegründer "Söhne Mannheims" & Wasseraktivist
SPEAKER 25
Isabel Gebien
Founder & Podcast Host "Equality 365"
SPEAKER 25
Prof. Dr. Andreas Ernst
Universität Kassel
SPEAKER 25
Zainab Salbi
Humanitarian & Co-Founder of Daughters for Earth
SPEAKER 25
Dr. Sabine Mauderer
Vize-Präsidentin, Deutsche Bundesbank
SPEAKER 25
Wolfgang Gründinger
Chief Evangelist, Enpal
SPEAKER 25
Dr. Jörg Kukies
Ehem. Finanzminister der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (2024 - 2025)
SPEAKER 25
Simon Knittel
Jung von Matt START

SPEAKER 25
Prof. Dr. Mojib Latif
Klimaforscher & Ozeanograph
SPEAKER 25
Sophia Rödiger
Chief Marketing Officer, 1KOMMA5°
SPEAKER 25
Zainab Salbi
Humanitarian & Co-Founder of Daughters for Earth
SPEAKER 25
Michael Fritz
Co-Founder, Viva con Agua
SPEAKER 25
Dr. Katharina Reuter
Geschäftsführerin, Bundsverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft BNW e.V.
SPEAKER 25
Rolf Stahlhofen
Mitbegründer "Söhne Mannheims" & Wasseraktivist
SPEAKER 25
Isabel Gebien
Founder & Podcast Host "Equality 365"
SPEAKER 25
Prof. Dr. Andreas Ernst
Universität Kassel
SPEAKER 25
Zainab Salbi
Humanitarian & Co-Founder of Daughters for Earth
SPEAKER 25
Dr. Sabine Mauderer
Vize-Präsidentin, Deutsche Bundesbank
SPEAKER 25
Wolfgang Gründinger
Chief Evangelist, Enpal
SPEAKER 25
Dr. Jörg Kukies
Ehem. Finanzminister der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (2024 - 2025)
SPEAKER 25
Simon Knittel
Jung von Matt START

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Corporates

Startup

Innovation Areas

Stages

Unsere Bühnen, deine Perspektiven

IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS

Corporates

Startup

Innovation Areas

Stages

Unsere Bühnen, deine Perspektiven

IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS

Corporates

Startup

Innovation Areas

Stages

Unsere Bühnen, deine Perspektiven

IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS
IMPACT STAGE
On the IMPACT STAGE, thought leaders, experts, and industry leaders share their knowledge on the key topics of sustainable transformation. Keynotes and panel discussions provide valuable insights, inspiring ideas, and new perspectives for a future-proof economy.
KEYNOTE
PANEL DISCUSSION
INTERVIEWS
FESTIVAL STAGE
The TRANSFORMATION STAGE brings sustainable innovations into practice. Here, best practices, concrete use cases, and practical solutions are the focus. Companies and experts demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be successfully implemented – from initial steps to scaling.
#NOFILTER SESSIONS
PANEL DISCUSSION
NETWORKING
INNOVATION STAGE
Here, solutions are the focus! Startups present their innovations in exciting pitches, live demos showcase sustainable technologies in action, and experts discuss how future-ready business models can drive transformation. A stage full of inspiration and real impact solutions!
PITCHES
EXCLUSIVE AREAS
In our exclusive areas, space is created for intense dialogue and practical insights. Here, experts, companies, and start-ups come together to share knowledge, develop solutions, and establish valuable contacts. These formats provide the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with leading minds and take concrete impulses for one’s own transformation.
MASTERCLASSES
CAMPSITE CHATS
1 ON 1 MEETINGS

IMPACT AWARD 2025

The best ideas for sustainable transformation deserve a platform.

A festival highlight: we celebrate the best ideas for a sustainable future!

With the IMPACT AWARD, we honour the festival's outstanding innovations and solutions – visions that shape change and make an impact.

Innovation

For startups with new, effective approaches for a sustainable future.

Solution

For companies or collaborations that present practical solutions and best practices.

Examples of past award winners

2021

Innocept Mobility

2022

MAGNOTHERM

2023

Gerüstbau Meinhard

2024

Alganize

Participation

Are you giving a PITCH or a LIVE DEMO?
Then you are automatically part of the competition:

All startups pitching on the INNOVATION STAGE and all companies or collaborations demonstrating their solution live on the SOLUTION STAGE are automatically nominated.

No application process - your performance is your nomination!

The IMPACT AWARD Ceremony is the festive highlight of the festival. At the end of the second day, everyone comes together once again to honour the most inspiring innovations and solutions.

On the IMPACT STAGE, we will present the winners of both categories – INNOVATION and SOLUTION – selected by a high-calibre jury of leading figures from the sustainability and innovation scene.

November 27, 2025, for the grand finale of the IMPACT FESTIVAL

IMPACT STAGE