Program of the beyond economy Festival

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The future of our economy is in our hands – and we warmly invite you to actively help shape this change.

On October 29, 2025, the second edition of the beyond economy Festival will take place at the House of Communication in Munich.

The program will be announced over the coming weeks and months.
“Will helped us build a brand new design system.”

Our economy stands at a turning point.

The question is no longer whether something is changing – but who benefits from this change.

The beyond economy Festival 2025 brings exactly these future shapers together as the annual highlight of the beyond economy Movement: people who set the course for tomorrow today. Together with exciting program partners such as The Future:Project, we create a Festival that brings together research and practice, business and culture, strategy and impact.

What awaits you?

Exclusive know-how on how to generate financial profit by getting it right in the areas of people and planet.

Future topics with substance

Across seven curated topic areas, we show what really moves companies forward today.

beyond transformation
How the Mittelstand strategically masters change, with a focus on Next Gen Leadership & business succession.
beyond
innovation
Circular Economy from craftsmanship to AI: how new technologies & old strengths connect with the future.
beyond urban futures
Where and how urban development, mobility & real estate are transforming.
beyond impact & culture
Why purpose, regenerative business, and cultural change are central success factors.
beyond people & work
How talent, employer branding, and new ways of working can be leveraged for innovation, hiring, and retention.
beyond sales & marketing
New narratives, new channels, real communities for new markets and ecosystems.
beyond
finance
How transformation can be financed – with smart models, courage, and capital at the European level.

Future topics with substance

Across seven curated topic areas, we show what really moves companies forward today.

beyond transformation
beyond urban futures
beyond people & work
beyond finance
beyond innovation
beyond impact & culture
beyond marketing & sales

Our Speakers

Here is a list of speakers confirmed so far. Many more to follow.

Kristina Frank

CEO
Baunova Bavaria

Florian Schörghuber

CEO
Schörghuber Group

Matthias Ballweg

Co-Founder
Circular Republic

Tristan Horx

Co-Founder
The Future:Project

Prof. Dr. Stephan Hankammer

Professor
Alanus University

Michael Schwienbacher

Co-Founder
Sym & Symworking Ecosystem

Christian Schneidermeier

Director
European Outdoor Group

Henriette Hager


Transformation Expert

Nina Weiss

Founder & Strategic Leader
Future Communication

Bernhard Taubenberger

CCO
Schörghuber Group

Lena Papasabbas

Trend & Future Research
The Future:Project

Thorsten Harstall

Professor
Campus M21

The Festival offers you:

beyond workshops

Action
Hands-on formats that share knowledge and develop directly applicable solutions.
Co-Creation Labs to jointly design innovations and transformative approaches.

beyond networking

Ecosystem
Building long-term partnerships with investors and industry leaders.
Platform strategies for market and competitive advantages.

beyond inspiration

Innovation
Inspiring keynotes and panels:
Example - AI and blockchain in practice, co-creation between start-ups and large companies.

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Program of the beyond economy Festival

The future of our economy is in our
hands – and we warmly invite you to
help shape this change actively.

On October 22, 2025, the second edition of the beyond economy Festival takes place. The location and program will be announced over the coming weeks and months.

Program of the beyond economy Festival

The future of our economy is in our
hands – and we warmly invite you to
help shape this change actively.

On October 29, 2025, the second edition of the beyond economy Festival takes place at the House of Communications in Munich. The program will be announced over the coming weeks and months.

Program overview

At the beyond economy Festival, discover a varied program in three theme rooms with inspiring keynotes, panels, pitches, hands-on workshops, and exciting networking opportunities that help you shape the future of your company sustainably. An afternoon of inspiration, innovation, and exchange at Muffatwerk in Munich.

Keynotes by top speakers

Stephan Grabmaier

Future Designer

“From transformative megatrends to regenerative business”
How megatrends shape the economy and the path to regenerative practice.
Merlin Reingruber

Pioneer of sustainable electronics

“From a written-off SME to a pioneer in sustainable electronics”
Learn how a small company reinvented itself and is now leading in sustainable electronics, meeting the challenges posed by large platforms and global corporations.
Heiko Büttner

Mobility Maker of the Future

“Hybrid organizational development in the Old Economy.”
Learn from the experience of S-Bahn Munich (1,800 employees) how to mobilize an entire organization for success and how such strategies can be applied in your company too – especially when it comes to retention and the skills shortage.
Michael Schwienbacher

Symworking Ecosystem Architect

“beyond economy Movement” – Transformation of traditional business models and the importance of digital transformation.
Mehtap von Stietencron

Expert for Sustainability Management and ESG

“Sustainability regulation: balancing progress and bureaucracy”
This talk will address upcoming EU-wide and national sustainability regulations, and present approaches for how companies can effectively handle increasing regulation.
Sebastian Fittko

Co-Founder and Board Member of Initiative Regenerative Marktwirtschaft

Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer

Expert for customer-centered marketing and sustainable consumption

“From niche product to bestseller: sustainability in the shopping cart”
Strategies to successfully market sustainable products and services.
Marcus von Hausen

CEO of Zeichen & Wunder

Brand Stories with Impact: making ideas and brands effective.
Nina Weiss

Specialist in Transformation and Impact Marketing

New Dimensions in Marketing: People, Planet, and Profit. How to position brands in a future-fit way.
Sandor Horvath

Web 3 Expert

The need for decentralism in the digital age, from an economic and security-policy perspective.

Our top speakers from last year

Keynotes by top speakers

Stephan Grabmaier

Future Designer

“From transformative megatrends to regenerative business”
Merlin Reingruber

Pioneer of sustainable electronics

“From a written-off SME to a pioneer in sustainable electronics”
Heiko Büttner

Mobility Maker of the Future

“Hybrid organizational development in the Old Economy.”
Michael Schwienbacher

Symworking Ecosystem Architect

“beyond economy Movement”
Mehtap von Stietencron

Expert for Sustainability Management and ESG

“Sustainability regulation: balancing progress and bureaucracy”
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer

Expert for customer-centered marketing and sustainable consumption

“From niche product to bestseller: sustainability in the shopping cart”
Stephan Grabmaier

Future Designer

“From transformative megatrends to regenerative business”
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer

Expert for customer-centered marketing and sustainable consumption

“From niche product to bestseller: sustainability in the shopping cart”
Heiko Büttner

Mobility Maker of the Future

“Hybrid organizational development in the Old Economy.”
Merlin Reingruber

Pioneer of sustainable electronics

“From a written-off SME to a pioneer in sustainable electronics”
Mehtap von Stietencron

Expert for Sustainability Management and ESG

“Sustainability regulation: balancing progress and bureaucracy”
Michael Schwienbacher

Symworking Ecosystem Architect

“beyond economy Movement”

Idea Lab

Marcus von Hausen

CEO of Zeichen & Wunder

Brand Stories with Impact: making ideas and brands effective.
Nina Weiss

Specialist in Transformation and Impact Marketing

New Dimensions in Marketing: People, Planet, and Profit. How to position brands in a future-fit way.
Sandor Horvath

Web 3 Expert

The need for decentralism in the digital age, from an economic and security-policy perspective.

Idea Lab

Marcus von Hausen

CEO of Zeichen & Wunder

“Brand Stories with Impact: making ideas and brands effective.”
Nina Weiss

Specialist in Transformation and Impact Marketing

“New Dimensions in Marketing: People, Planet, and Profit. How to position brands in a future-fit way.”
Sandor Horvath

Web 3 Expert

“The need for decentralism in the digital age, from an economic and security-policy perspective.”

Future questions: panels that contribute to solutions

5 exciting panels are dedicated to questions of the future: from C2C to Web 3 through to ‘beyond banking’ and ‘beyond sports.’ Dive into engaging discussions that point the way to how we can shape an economy that is sustainable and future-fit. Participants will be announced over the coming weeks – stay tuned!

Web3 – the blockchain as a trust anchor for the future of the economy

Toward a secure and trustworthy economy thanks to blockchain – using blockchain technology to increase efficiency in business processes.
Moderation
Participants
Participants
Participants
Participants
Sandor Horvath
Dr. Annette Doms
Maximilian Irlbeck
Daniela Boback
Daniel Spierer
Founder & CEO Web3 World Society
Co-Founder NFTory & xcircle
Board Member Blockchain Bayern e.V.
Founder Blockchain Founders Group
Managing Director Ruhe&Pol, Co-Founder Expert Key
Moderation
Sandor Horvath
Participants
Dr. Annette Doms
Maximilian Irlbeck
Daniela Boback
Daniel Spierer

Sustainability – how do I generate revenue with ‘sustainability’?

Discussion on integrating sustainability into business models.
Moderation
Participants
Participants
Participants
Participants
Josa Gräber
Mario Bergmann
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
Alexander Bilgeri
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
Impact Festival
Founder Grillninjas & viversus gAG
Professor of Marketing, University of St. Gallen
Vice President Communications, Human Resources, Production, Purchasing and Sustainability, BMW Group
Moderation
Josa Gräber
Participants
Mario Bergmann
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer

Circular Economy – Now, next and beyond – using resources efficiently and increasing sustainability

Closed material cycles are not utopia – they’re the recipe for tomorrow’s success.
Moderation
Participants
Participants
Participants
Participants
Sandra Paggen
Merlin Reingruber
Andrea Schneller
Simon Meitz
Clemens Gutmann
Managing Director, Paggen Werkzeugtechnik
Managing Director, Mayerhofer Elektronik
Founder, koorvi
Head of Strategy – roeren & Co-Founder EYCarbon
CEO be nice | Agency for Sustainable Brands
Moderation
Sandra Paggen
Participants
Merlin Reingruber
Andrea Schneller
Simon Meitz

beyond sports – fit for the future

Innovative approaches that integrate sustainability into sport without losing performance and experience.
Moderation
Participants
Participants
Participants
Participants
Michael Franke
Amrei Wagner
Prof. Günther Suchy
Martina Bonertz
Clemens Arnold
Board Member, FT Gern
Founder sportainable
Professor, Faculty of Media Economics at DHBW Ravensburg
Managing Director, Leocor
Managing Director, 2bdifferent
Moderation
Michael Franke
Participants
Amrei Wagner
Prof. Günther Suchy
Martina Bonertz
Clemens Arnold

beyond banking – transformation finance for future-fit companies

Financing options for companies in uncertain economic times.
Moderation
Participants
Participants
Participants
Participants
Michael Schwienbacher
To be announced
To be announced
To be announced
Michael Schwienbacher
Co-Founder & Chief Ecosystem Architect Sym GmbH
Moderation
Michael Schwienbacher
Participants
To be announced
To be announced
To be announced
Moderation

Annekatrin Hentschel

Annekatrin Hentschel, an inspiring moderator, will guide visitors through the beyond economy Festival. Since childhood, her heart has burned for music – which led her to her calling as editor, moderator, and coach in the field of culture and classical music. At BR-Klassik, she has led the SWEET SPOT young editorial team for 10 years, developing innovative formats for classical, film, and game music to reach younger audiences. She also lectures at the Concerto21 Summer Academy and is on the board of the Concerto21 Foundation, supporting young artists.

Focus Tables

The Focus Tables provide space for in-depth discussions and the exchange of ideas around central future topics such as sustainability, impact, and technology. At each table, experts and participants come together to share knowledge and reflect collectively on innovations that drive socio-ecological change. These tables are open spaces for exchange and inspiration: present your ideas, meet real-life heroes, and discover inspiring approaches and practical solutions for the challenges of our time!

  • Impact Leadership powered by: Anthropia, Impact Factory, Impact Design
    Which success criteria do we use in the future to measure economic action? Is socio-ecological impact the new benchmark?
  • beyond economy powered by: Sym, forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften, Enkelfähig e.V., SaveClimate.Earth and Good24
    (How) can the new economic approaches change the fundamental principles of the market?
  • Circular Economy powered by: Sharkbite Innovation, koorvi, roeren
    What practical approaches exist for implementing the circular economy? How can technological innovations like AI help close loops?
  • beyond banking powered by: GLS Bank, Kreissparkasse Miesbach-Tegernsee, ver.de
    What is the role of financial institutions in the new world? Which innovations pave the way to a sustainable future?
  • AI & Sustainability powered by: AI+MUNICH, MUNICH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
    From skills shortages to regulatory complexity: artificial intelligence is already helping address local and global challenges. Discover the breadth of approaches!
  • Sustainable Electronics powered by: Mayerhofer Elektronik, Paggen Werkzeugtechnik, Alpha Board, Symtronics
    Which future-fit business models in the electronics industry can strengthen Germany as a business location?

Workshops

The workshops at the beyond economy Festival are designed to (further) develop hands-on, innovative business models that offer sustainable solutions to current entrepreneurial challenges. Here you’ll get concrete approaches to put your ideas into practice and make your company future-fit.

  • Video Communication 4.0 – a Florian Gypser workshop
    A growth driver for sales & marketing
  • beyond ideas – an emergize workshop
    Implementing innovative and sustainable business models
  • Vision of a regenerative organization – a covolution workshop
    Developing strategic steps for transforming companies
  • 20 minutes to becoming a circular hero – be better, be circular two Sharkbite Innovation mini-workshops
beyond music

Benefit Concert

Im Rahmen des beyond economy Festivals veranstalten wir abends ab 20 Uhr mit unserem Partner Concerto21 ein Benefizkonzert. Der Erlöse gehen an die Stiftung Concerto21 für Stipendien von engagierten Künstler:innen.

more program highlights

3-minute pitches: learn from and with our participants

AI + Pitches

9 visionary AI start-ups from the Munich Innovation Ecosystem present their innovative solutions for a sustainable economy in 3-minute pitches.
The participants

Brakeable: supports brands in implementing sustainable practices to extend product life cycles, minimize waste, and reduce carbon footprint.

Certum AI:
develops a leading intelligence platform for ESG data of small and medium-sized enterprises to drive the sustainability transformation.

Empacto:
drives behavior change through tailored sustainability trainings on an AI-based platform.

LoopID (formerly Twinu):
builds the digital infrastructure for the circular economy and enables brands to measure and improve the circularity of their products.

Omegga:
prevents the killing of male chicks through innovative gender detection in chicken embryos and offers profitable alternatives for the laying-hen industry.

Optiwiser AI Solutions:
fights food waste and supply gaps by optimizing supply chains in the food and beverage industry.

Otter Energy Trading:
develops smart energy management systems combining smart storage control with energy trading.

Schneider AI:
revolutionizes data protection for SMEs through plug-and-play AI solutions that are easy to implement.

Senior Connect:
closes the gap between labor demand and the knowledge of experienced seniors using innovative AI technology.

Movement Pitches

20 leading initiatives present their visions and concepts for a regenerative and responsible economy in 3-minute pitches.
The participants

Anthropia Ventures: Anthropia creates spaces for inspiring networking, co-working, and lively formats for collaborative solutions.
beyond economy Pitch: “Anthropia Ventures – impact investing rethought and done differently,” presented by: Philip Haverkamp  

B Lab Germany: B Lab mobilizes the B Corp community for collective action to address society’s most critical challenges. beyond economy Pitch: “The B Corp Movement – Beyond Certification,” presented by: Mathieu Mohorcic  

CRITICAL FRIENDS: Critical Friends gives young changemakers a voice to strengthen companies for a “Beautiful Economy.” beyond economy Pitch: “CHANGEMAKER ACADEMY: change-making in a troubled world,” presented by: Anna Goldhofer  

CSX Netzwerk e.V.: CSX Netzwerk is an association of people who work, research, and advise in the field of community-supported economic activity. CSX stands for Community Supported Everything. beyond economy Pitch: “An economy that connects – community-supported business (CSX) as a future model,” Simon Scholl, Manuel Pick and Janna Jung-Irrgang

Du bist hier der Chef!: Du bist hier der Chef! is the first consumer community in Germany dedicated to conscious consumption, enabling the production and marketing of good and fair food. beyond economy Pitch: “Consumer empowerment! Together making the food market fairer and more transparent!,” Nicolas Barthelmé

ECOnGOOD – Economy for the Common Good: The Economy for the Common Good is a sustainable economic model based on ethical values such as human dignity, ecological responsibility, and social justice. beyond economy Pitch: “ECOnGOOD – a transformation tool for an economy with a future,” Bernhard Kurz  

Enkelfähig e.V.: Under the banner of Enkelfähig, a movement of like-minded entrepreneurs is forming – combining entrepreneurship with ecological and social responsibility, creating value across generations. beyond economy Pitch: “Enkelfähig Movement,” Patrick Zachries  

forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften: forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften is the most widely read CSR magazine for politics, business, non-profit organizations, and society in the German-speaking region.  beyond economy Pitch: “forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften: solution-oriented journalism for decision-makers,” Julian Schmidt  

Good24 gGmbH: Good24 is the first non-profit-bound insurance broker in Germany.  beyond economy Pitch: “Zero cost, maximum impact: how insurance commissions can change the world.,” Dirk Lenz  

Impact Design: Impact Design is a collective focused on the transformation toward a regenerative economy.  beyond economy Pitch: “Impact Value: how we can grow impact together,” Stephan Grabmeier  

Impact Festival: The IMPACT FESTIVAL is Europe’s largest B2B event for sustainable innovation. beyond economy Pitch: "Impact Festival", Josa Gräber

Institute for Practical Emergence: IPE is a ThinkPlayDoTank focused on topics of societal change and organizational development, and a partner for innovation, strategy, and implementation. beyond economy Pitch: “The Way Out is In: the Inner Development Goals as a catalyst for sustainable development,” Rike Pätzold  

Kulturator | Die Gute Dinge Stiftung: Kulturator supports public-good-oriented projects in their organization, becoming officially non-profit – without founding an association, statutes & accounting.  beyond economy Pitch: “Every person is non-profit – without bureaucracy,” Johannes Schricker  

Leafact: Leafact makes sustainability lived everyday reality through the Leafact app, turning sustainable corporate goals into shared missions. beyond economy Pitch: “Sustainability through gamification – with joy and team spirit toward sustainable success in the company,” David Kaiser  

Muvn: Muvn offers an innovative shared mobility platform as the future of sustainable transport. beyond economy Pitch: “Platform for sustainable transportation of goods using car sharing – without the blabla,” Massimo Sabatino  

SaveClimate.Earth: The NGO for sustainable economy has developed an emergent emissions management system with the complementary climate currency ECO. beyond economy Pitch: “How personal carbon trading lets market-economy laws work in harmony with ecological sustainability,” Angela & Jens Hanson

Social Impact gGmbH: For 30 years, Social Impact Lab has developed infrastructures and projects to address societal challenges, sharing expertise and building strong networks.  beyond economy Pitch: “Social Impact: 30 years on the pulse of society,” Olaf Weberring  

viversus gemeinnützige Aktiengesellschaft: Strictly aligned with the UN’s 17 SDGs, everything here revolves around children, education, and sustainability. beyond economy Pitch: “The revolution of gastronomy – sustainability as a real business case with social impact.,” Mario Bergmann

ver.de Projektgesellschaft AG: ver.de aims to become Germany’s first sustainable property insurer. beyond economy Pitch: “Insurers as money-collectors: you can be part of the change,” Dr. Marie-Luise Meinhold  

Wetell: WEtell offers consistently sustainable and fair mobile tariffs that promote climate protection and fair coexistence. Beyond economy pitch: "T.B.A.", Nicolas Brockt

ZEV Consulting: ZEV Consulting drives the decarbonization of transport with the innovative Wheels of Change approach. beyond economy Pitch: “Wheels of Change: shaping the future of transport sustainably.,” Inna Wettstein-Schneigelberger

more program highlights

more highlights at the Festival

On site at the beyond economy Festival, we offer you a wide range of additional program elements.

01

Speed Dating

Startup Pitches

beyond networking – speed-dating done differently!

The Entrepreneur Speed-Dating allows engaged entrepreneurs to make contacts and find synergies in a short time. 20 participants introduce themselves in one minute each to find collaborations and share their ideas. Spectator seats are also available, to arrange targeted one-on-one conversations afterward.

Organized by our Symworking Ecosystem members: Silke Mathiak, Michael Franke, Daniela Kauffmann

02

Actor Pitches

Actor Pitches

Movement Pitches

Renowned initiatives of the beyond economy Movement around regenerative and future-fit business present their pioneering concepts. These pitches are your unique opportunity to get to know pioneering work in sustainable transformation and find the initiative that fits you.

02

Live Art

Live Art

Live art by Verena Kandler

As a visual artist, Verena creates a piece live on site that engages with the impulses and themes of beyond economy and visualizes them uniquely. The visual presence captures the topics of the event.

03

Live
Podcast

Live Podcast

POP-UP STUDIO

POP-Up Podcast Studio by and with Florian Gypser. Dive into the world of communication and become part of our live podcast studio! Here you can engage with experts, record your own mini-podcast, and gain valuable insights into the art of communication. Make your statement, express yourself, and be immortalized in the aftermovie – your contribution makes the difference!

Program of the beyond economy Festival 2025

Get your ticket
4.9 out of 5 based on 768 reviews
The future of our economy is in our hands – and we warmly invited you to actively help shape this change.

On October 29, 2025, the second edition of the beyond economy Festival took place at the House of Communication in Munich.
“Will helped us build a brand new design system.”

Our economy stands at a turning point.

The question is no longer whether something is changing – but who benefits from this change.

The beyond economy Festival 2025 brought exactly these future shapers together as the annual highlight of the beyond economy Movement: people who set the course for tomorrow today. Together with exciting program partners such as The Future:Project, we created a Festival that brings together research and practice, business and culture, strategy and impact.

What awaited you?

Exclusive know-how on how to generate financial profit by getting it right in the areas of People and Planet.

Future topics with substance

Across nine curated topic areas, we showed what really moves companies forward today.

beyond
transformation
beyond impact &
culture
beyond
finance
beyond
innovation
beyond people &
work
beyond
circularity
beyond urban
futures
beyond marketing
& sales
beyond
electronics

The program

Our 2025 speakers

Here is a list of the speakers who joined us at the 2025 beyond economy Festival.

Kristina Frank

CEO
Baunova Bavaria

Florian Schörghuber

CEO
Schörghuber Group

Julia Lena Pantel

Project Lead
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC

Tristan Horx

Co-Founder
The Future:Project

Prof. Dr. Stephan Hankammer

Professor
Alanus University

Michael Schwienbacher

Co-Founder
Sym & Symworking Ecosystem

Christian Schneidermeier

Director
European Outdoor Group

Henriette Hager


Leadership & Team Coach, Moderator Transformation Inside-Out

Nina Weiss

Founder & Strategic Leader
Future Communication

Bernhard Taubenberger

CCO
Schörghuber Group

Lena Papasabbas

Trend & Future Research
The Future:Project

Thorsten Harstall

Lecturer
Campus M21

Frizzi Engler-Hamm

CEO
MUNICH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

Susanna Krüger

Managing Director
SEND e.V.

Dr. Christian Scharpf

Officer for Labor and Economy
City of Munich

Sophia Adler

Operational Managing Director
Adler Parkett

Oskar Trautmann

Manager Strategy Agentic AI
Plan.Net Studios

Eva Mettenmeier

Managing Director
Maschinenraum GmbH

Dr. Andreas Bukowski

First Mayor
City of Haar

Prof. Dr. Judith Mayer

Professor of Sustainability Communication
HNU University

Gloria-Sophie Burkandt

Spokesperson for Generation Z,
Author & Model

Kristina Jeromin

Head of
Initiative Made in Germany 2030

Thomas Sattelberger

Former DAX board member, former Parliamentary State Secretary, and former Member of the Bundestag

Dr. Andreas Bukowski

First Mayor
City of Haar

The 2025 moderators

Here is a list of the moderators of the beyond economy Festival 2025.

Tina Teucher

Moderator
Purple Stage

Henriette Hager

Moderator
Green Stage

Alexandra Widmann

Moderator
Orange Stage

Axel Berger

Moderator
Yellow Stage

The Future:Project x beyond economy Festival 2025


As the strategic program partner of the beyond economy Festival 2025, The Future:Project significantly shaped the Festival’s content direction. The “Future:System” shows transformation pathways into a livable future and formed the curatorial foundation of the entire program – from the topic strands to the speaker selection to the dialogue formats.



The Future:Project at the beyond economy Festival – for everyone who wants to not just rethink the future but actively shape it.

About The Future:Project: The Future:Project is the network for future literacy in times of upheaval. Together with Tristan and Matthias Horx and other progressive thought leaders, they make the future not only understandable but enable real transformation. With new models beyond the linear megatrend logic, The Future:Project creates clear, actionable perspectives for a time when old certainties are breaking away.

Program elements at the ’25 Festival

Keynotes & Panels


Inspiring minds, real stories

Experience thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who rethink the economy. Our speakers share experiences, ideas, and concrete approaches to how transformation truly succeeds – from regenerative production to new working worlds.

Workshops & Masterclasses


Hands-on solutions for your future

In hands-on workshops and masterclasses you dive deep into topics like circular economy, digitalization, leadership, and innovation. Learn from experts, develop concrete strategies, and take away impulses you can apply directly.

Networking


Speed-Dating & Matchmaking

New connections, strong alliances. Through the event app, you’ll find exactly the people who match your projects. Whether speed-dating or individual matchmaking – cooperations that shape the future emerge here.

Barcamp


You decide what gets discussed

Open sessions, real participation: at the Barcamp, you actively shape the program. Bring your topic in or join exciting discussions – without a fixed agenda.

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Live Pitches


from pioneers & startups

‍Bold ideas on stage
Experience two pitch formats:
Pioneers of the beyond economy Movement present how they unite People, Profit, and Planet.
Innovative start-ups show with which solutions they’re changing markets. Be inspired – or find your next investment.

Exhibitors


on the Innovation Track

Experience pioneers live:
On the Innovation Track, companies, start-ups, and initiatives present how they unite People, Profit, and Planet. Discover forward-looking products, innovative business models, and concrete solutions for a regenerative economy. Here you can ask questions, make contacts, and start something new together.

Live Art


Creativity meets transformation

Experience live art performances that make change visible. Artists interpret the megatrends of our time and invite you to feel and rethink the economy.

Live Music


Sound for change

Look forward to live acts that fill the Festival with energy. Music that connects and creates the perfect frame for exchange and celebration.

Afterwork & DJ


Wind down the day together

After inspiring sessions, things continue: with drinks, beats, and a great mood, you can deepen connections and end the Festival day relaxed.

More program elements


Impulses, dialogues, experiences

The beyond economy Festival offers you many formats to deepen knowledge, exchange, and shape the future together. Discover all highlights – live on site and digitally.

& more to come!


More information will be published in the coming weeks and months.

The Festival offers you:

beyond workshops

Action
Hands-on formats that share knowledge and develop directly applicable solutions.
Co-Creation Labs to jointly design innovations and transformative approaches.

beyond networking

Ecosystem
Building long-term partnerships with investors and industry leaders.
Platform strategies for market and competitive advantages.

beyond inspiration

Innovation
Inspiring keynotes and panels:
Example - AI and blockchain in practice, co-creation between start-ups and large companies.

Need more reasons to grab your ticket?

Marc tells you why you should secure your ticket for the beyond economy Festival 2026 now and absolutely shouldn’t miss the Festival.

Don’t miss a thing!

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop and join the beyond economy SLACK channel.

More information will be released step by step.