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That was the beyond economy Festival 2024

Am 17. September 2024 verwandelte sich das Muffatwerk in München in einen zentralen Treffpunkt für Vordenker:innen und Akteure einer enkelfähigen Wirtschaft. Das erste beyond economy Festival brachte über 450 Teilnehmende und 150 Expert:innen zusammen, um gemeinsam Wege zu einer zukunftsfähigen und regenerativen Wirtschaft zu diskutieren und zu gestalten.

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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The beyond economy Movement is a collective call for change. We invite all actors of the regenerative and responsible economy to become part of this movement and to shape, together with us, a responsible, collaborative, and future-fit “beyond economy.”
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Andreas Kastiunig of Stube1 captured his day at the Festival for us.

Voices on the Festival

Thomas Schmidt
Enkelfähig e.V.
We’ve gathered the experiences of some attendees of the beyond economy Festival 2024 and their thoughts here:
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
University of St. Gallen
"Verschiedene Perspektiven mutig zusammenbringen und damit die grüne & digitale Transformation voranbringen – dafür steht für mich das beyond economy Festival."
Franz von Preysing
Kreissparkasse Miesbach-Tegernsee
“Boldly bringing together different perspectives to advance the green and digital transformation – that’s what the beyond economy Festival stands for, in my view.”
Elisabeth Pichler
Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum
“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.”
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MUCBOOK
Munich City Magazine
Heiko Büttner
Konzernbevollmächtigter Freistaat Bayern
Deutsche Bahn
Group Representative Free State of Bavaria Deutsche Bahn

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

“beyond economy connects what belongs together: innovation, responsibility, and collaboration for a future-fit economy.”

Thomas Schmidt
Enkelfähig e.V.
We’ve gathered the experiences of some attendees of the beyond economy Festival 2024 and their thoughts here:
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer
University of St. Gallen
"Verschiedene Perspektiven mutig zusammenbringen und damit die grüne & digitale Transformation voranbringen – dafür steht für mich das beyond economy Festival."
Franz von Preysing
Kreissparkasse Miesbach-Tegernsee
“Boldly bringing together different perspectives to advance the green and digital transformation – that’s what the beyond economy Festival stands for, in my view.”
Elisabeth Pichler
Stiftung Verantwortungseigentum
“Courage, optimism, and pragmatism – thought leaders, pioneers, and doers come together. That, in my view, is what the beyond economy Festival stands for.”
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MUCBOOK
“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.”

“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!”

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

"Über transformatorische Megatrends zu regenerativem Wirtschaften"
“From transformative megatrends to regenerative business” How megatrends shape the economy and the path to regenerative practice.

Merlin Reingruber

“From transformative megatrends to regenerative business”
Heiko Büttner

“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.

"Hybride Organisationsentwicklung in der Old Economy."
Michael Schwienbacher

“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.

“Hybrid organizational development in the Old Economy.”
“beyond economy Movement” – Transformation of traditional business models and the importance of digital transformation.

Mehtap von Stietencron

“beyond economy Movement”
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer

Co-Founder and Board Member of Initiative Regenerative Marktwirtschaft

“Sustainability regulation: balancing progress and bureaucracy”
Keynotes by top speakers

Stephan Grabmaier

"Über transformatorische Megatrends zu regenerativem Wirtschaften"
Prof. Dr. Johanna Gollnhofer

Co-Founder and Board Member of Initiative Regenerative Marktwirtschaft

“Vom Nischenprodukt zum Bestseller: Nachhaltigkeit im Einkaufswagen” 
Heiko Büttner

“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.

"Hybride Organisationsentwicklung in der Old Economy."
“From transformative megatrends to regenerative business” How megatrends shape the economy and the path to regenerative practice.

Merlin Reingruber

"Vom totgeglaubten KMU zum Pionier in der nachhaltigen Elektronik“
“beyond economy Movement” – Transformation of traditional business models and the importance of digital transformation.

Mehtap von Stietencron

“Nachhaltigkeitsregulierung: Balance zwischen Fortschritt und Bürokratie“
Michael Schwienbacher

“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.

“Hybrid organizational development in the Old Economy.”

“Sustainability regulation: balancing progress and bureaucracy”

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

CEO von Zeichen & Wunder

CEO of Zeichen & Wunder
Transformation Expert

Brand Stories with Impact: making ideas and brands effective.

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

“Sustainability regulation: balancing progress and bureaucracy”

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

CEO von Zeichen & Wunder

Idea Lab
Transformation Expert

Brand Stories with Impact: making ideas and brands effective.

“Brand Stories with Impact: making ideas and brands effective.”
New Dimensions in Marketing: People, Planet, and Profit. How to position brands in a future-fit way.

Sandor Horvath

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

Our top speakers from last year

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

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

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!

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The beyond economy Movement is a collective call for change. We invite all actors of the regenerative and responsible economy to become part of this movement and to shape, together with us, a responsible, collaborative, and future-fit “beyond economy.”
Thank you! Your submission has been received!

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