HOW?
Shape the future
3 SUMMIT days
2 FESTIVAL days
500+ decision makers
50+ inspiring minds on stage
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What?
Get Inspired
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Focus Topics
Society &
Politics
We constantly need to adapt to an ever-changing
world with new framework conditions. That means
hard work for politics and the need for a new social mindset.
Technology &
Data
New, innovative technologies and the use and analysis of data have led us into a revolutionary age. But this development is just beginning - and it is accelerating. What will soon be possible, and where do we set limits?
Arts &
Culture
Art and culture are always an expression of the respective epoch. Both united, form the face of a zeitgeist, and depict what moves a society the most.
Planet & Environment
Our planet is changing rapidly - not least because of humans' negative impact on the climate, biodiversity, and our environment in general. What needs to be done to protect our planet better?
Festival Agenda
THE SUMMIT
29 April - 01 May 2023
An exclusive alpine offsite for the sharpest minds and brightest ideas. Three days of debate, discovery, and discourse high up above the beautiful Tegernsee. The Summit is an invite-only event. Please contact us for further details.
DAY ONE
02 MAY 2023
10:00 - 13:00
SOCIETY & POLITICS
The THING
Q&A-Session & Lunch
(FWRDTHINKER Ticket-Holders only)
15:00 - 15:30
DOORS Open & networking
15:30 - 15:45
Opening
Daniel Fürg
15:45 - 16:30
SOCIETY & POLITICS
The impact of war on democracy
16:30 - 18:30
Technology & Data
The Impact of AI on business, politics, education, and ethics
18:30 - 19:00
Society & Politics
Back to work, new work, old work - what will work in the future?
19:00 - 20:30
Drinks & Networking
20:30 - 22:00
ALL TOPICS
The Optimist's Roundtable
22:00 - OPEN END
Drinks & Networking
DAY TWO
03 MAY 2023
10:00 - 10:20
Opening
Daniel Fürg
10:20 - 11:00
SOCIETY & POLITICS
Generation Next:
Dreams, Hopes & FEARS
11:00 - 11:30
PLANET & ENVIRONMENT
Corporate Responsibility AND Climate Change
11:30 - 12:30
Dating Game:
Founder Meets Investor
12:30 - OPEN END
Networking Sessions
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