That was the beyond economy Festival 2024

Recap of the beyond economy Festival 2024

On September 17, 2024, the Muffatwerk in Munich became a central meeting point for thought leaders and actors of a future-fit economy. The first beyond economy Festival brought together over 450 attendees and 150 experts to discuss and shape pathways to a future-fit, regenerative economy.

The 2024 Festival at a glance

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Andreas Kastiunig of Stube1 captured his day at the Festival for us.
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Voices on the Festival

We’ve gathered the experiences of some attendees of the beyond economy Festival 2024 and their thoughts here:

Thomas Schmidt
Enkelfähig e.V.
“Courage, optimism, and pragmatism – thought leaders, pioneers, and doers come together. That, in my view, is what the beyond economy Festival stands for.”
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
University of St. Gallen
“Boldly bringing together different perspectives to advance the green and digital transformation – that’s what the beyond economy Festival stands for, in my view.”
Franz von Preysing
Kreissparkasse Miesbach-Tegernsee
“As a regionally rooted bank, we see networks like the beyond economy Festival as a valuable platform for everyone involved. The exchange with partners and innovators opens up new business areas and perspectives – an opportunity we deeply value. At the same time, it helps us advance our own transformation and align our actions toward the future.”
Elisabeth Pichler
Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum
“Munich, too, needs more forums where a future-fit, innovative economy of tomorrow is discussed across disciplines, with courage and constructively – thank you, beyond economy Festival.”
MUCBOOK
Munich City Magazine
“The inspiring atmosphere and great curiosity were palpable throughout the day and will surely stay with many visitors in the days and weeks to come. The first symbioses began. And one feeling at the end was certain: that was just the beginning!”
Heiko Büttner
Group Representative Free State of Bavaria
Deutsche Bahn
“beyond economy connects what belongs together: innovation, responsibility, and collaboration for a future-fit economy.”

Voices on the Festival

We’ve gathered the experiences of some attendees of the beyond economy Festival 2024 and their thoughts here:

Thomas Schmidt
Enkelfähig e.V.
“Courage, optimism, and pragmatism – thought leaders, pioneers, and doers come together. That, in my view, is what the beyond economy Festival stands for.”
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
University of St. Gallen
“Boldly bringing together different perspectives to advance the green and digital transformation – that’s what the beyond economy Festival stands for, in my view.”
Franz von Preysing
Kreissparkasse Miesbach-Tegernsee
“As a regionally rooted bank, we see networks like the beyond economy Festival as a valuable platform for everyone involved. The exchange with partners and innovators opens up new business areas and perspectives – an opportunity we deeply value. At the same time, it helps us advance our own transformation and align our actions toward the future.”
Elisabeth Pichler
Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum
“Munich, too, needs more forums where a future-fit, innovative economy of tomorrow is discussed across disciplines, with courage and constructively – thank you, beyond economy Festival.”
MUCBOOK
Munich City Magazine
“The inspiring atmosphere and great curiosity were palpable throughout the day and will surely stay with many visitors in the days and weeks to come. The first symbioses began. And one feeling at the end was certain: that was just the beginning!”

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.”

Impressions of the Festival

Here we’ve collected some impressions of the beyond economy Festival 2024 for you.

What the press said about the beyond economy Festival 2024

Profit for People and Nature: how the first Beyond Economy conference went at Muffathalle

450 attendees, 150 experts, plus numerous talks, panels, networking events, and workshops: the first beyond economy conference at Muffathalle was a great success – and a foretaste of what is yet to come. The most important message: the Mittelstand, financiers, and idealists need to come together. And start doing business regeneratively. Only then will we be future-fit!

beyond economy Festival – 450 attendees shaping the economy of the future

The beyond economy Festival 2024, which took place on September 17 at the Muffatwerke in Munich for the first time, was a great success for organizers and visitors alike. With around 450 participants, including leading figures from business and the German sustainability scene, the festival initiated by Sym set important impulses for the ecological and social transformation of the economy.

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Andreas Kastiunig of Stube1 captured his day at the Festival for us.
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