Entrepreneurship Summit

Rethinking entrepreneurship
Beyond exit strategies and profit maximisation
The Entrepreneurship Summit brings together over 1,000 people who want to shape the economy in a creative, meaningful and socially relevant way. Prof. Günter Faltin shows how ideas can be turned into business models that are not only economically viable, but also ecologically and socially convincing. Meet over 100 entrepreneurs who have already gone down this path and learn from their experiences. We look forward to seeing you there.
The future begins here – at the Entrepreneurship Summit 2025.

Programme
Keynotes, workshops, impulse groups & dialogues – immerse yourself in a diverse programme full of inspiration, ideas and exchange.

Speaker
Meet the speakers at our event – inspiring minds from the worlds of entrepreneurship, economics and society.

Proof of Concept
Attention all (aspiring) entrepreneurs! Want to win over your first 1,000 customers and looking for a big stage? Then apply by 30 June for one of the 10 free slots – and make your first sales live at our event! (In German only)

Children's Programme
Family-friendly and future-orientated: Childcare at the Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 on Saturday (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and Sunday (9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.)

Pitch to experts
For all those who want to have their entrepreneurial design, their start-up idea, scrutinised from the ground up: We give you the opportunity to pitch directly to experts. Application period: 4 August – 29 September 2025. (In German only)

Press Accreditation
Whether print, TV, radio or online – if you are reporting as a journalist, you can apply for accreditation for the event here.
Yes, we have the chance to create a better world. More lovingly, more sensitively than has ever been possible before. But we have to set it in motion ourselves, get into the ring ourselves, do it ourselves. Let's get active.
As self-confident entrepreneurs, acting frugally but with a view to the future. More modest when it comes to the consumption of resources. More ambitious when it comes to a successful life.
We are looking forward to speakers like: Prof. Harald Welzer, Cesy Leonard, Bodo Janssen and many more.
Society in transition: issues that matter to us
The programme for the Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 addresses current social challenges with sessions, workshops and practical examples on topics such as:
Social entrepreneurship & purpose economy
FemTec and women in tech & entrepreneurship
Food tech and sustainable food systems
Starting a business with children – new models for work-life balance
Circular economy and regenerative business models
Artificial intelligence and climate impact – new start-ups in the energy sector
Feel the spirit and experience what is possible – at the Entrepreneurship Summit 2025
Supporters
Insights into our previous Entrepreneurship Summits
Playlist Summit 2024
Keynote speeches, among others, by: Dr. Maya Göpel, Prof. Günter Faltin, Dr. Michael Kötz, Christian Kroll, Boris Palmer, Prof. Harald Welzer, Maria Ida Palmieri
Playlist Summit 2022
Keynote speeches, among others, by: Prof. Werner Sobek, Prof. Tania Singer, Bart Weetjens, Prof. Gerald Hüther, Gunter Pauli, Nora Griefahn
Playlist Live Talks
with Prof. Michael Braungart, Mali Baum, Prof. Gerald Hüther, Constantinos Kalios. (KoRo), Carolin Möllenbeck (ooohne), Philipp Kauffmann, Bodo Janssen and many more