
Agenda
Preliminary agenda
From Mainframe to AI: The History and Significance of the Operating System for Artificial Intelligence
Tristan Post
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:45 - 16:15 CEST Workshop Box 1
Workshop
In the 1960s, mainframe computers dominated—huge, expensive, and accessible to only a few. In the 1970s and 80s, the personal computer emerged, turning what was once a purely technical decision into a strategic business choice: Which system, what setup, what training?
The science of startups
Fabian Braesemann
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:45 - 16:15 CEST Workshop Box 2
Workshop
Join us for the workshop “Collaboration in Innovation Ecosystems: Mutual Benefits, Opportunities, and Challenges” to gain exclusive insights into the Heilbronn-Franken innovation ecosystem.
Venture Capital Perspective on: Financing the New Mittelstand
Anne Geiger
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:45 - 16:15 CEST Workshop Box 3
Workshop
In this workshop, we will deep dive into the financing needs of so called "New Mittelstand" business models – including the implications, strenghts & threats of the classic Venture Capital model.
Panel: Who is driving the increase in funding opportunities for startups in Europe?
Jan Thomas, Francesco Perticarari, Petter Made, Samuli Sirén, Tina Dreimann
Thursday October 23, 2025 16:10 - 16:40 CEST Stage ONE
Panel
Impulse: Co-Innovation Award - powered by Audi
Thursday October 23, 2025 16:25 - 16:30 CEST Stage TWO
Impulse
How AI Assistants Help Companies Scale
Philipp Graeber
Thursday October 23, 2025 16:25 - 16:55 CEST Workshop Box 1
Workshop
In this workshop, Philipp shows how Leaders of AI is building a hybrid organization where humans and AI assistants collaborate hand in hand.
Impactful Founder Led Sales.
Björn Brenner, Florian Hoppen
Thursday October 23, 2025 16:25 - 16:55 CEST Workshop Box 2
Workshop
As a founder, you are the heart and soul of your company and most likely also your company's best salesperson. No matter how much sales experience you have under your belt, your passion is your biggest asset.
How to invest successfully in startups with impact
Amela Turkmanovic, CFP, Ellinor Schweyer, Peter Brock
Thursday October 23, 2025 16:25 - 16:55 CEST Workshop Box 3
Workshop
This workshop provides insights about how to invest successfully in startups and also creates a positive impact for the world by doing that.
Co-Innovation Award - powered by Audi - 10 Pitches
Thursday October 23, 2025 16:30 - 17:30 CEST Stage TWO
Pitches
Announcement by HyImpulse
Christian Schmierer, Oliver Hanisch
Thursday October 23, 2025 16:40 - 16:50 CEST Stage ONE
Announcement
Panel: Which technological breakthroughs are driving the next wave of startups?
Anja Hendel, Anita Puppe, Evan Floden, Moritz Gräter, Sebastian Klaus
Thursday October 23, 2025 16:50 - 17:20 CEST Stage ONE
Panel
AI and Empathy
Prof. Dr. Ivan Yamshchikov
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:05 - 17:35 CEST Workshop Box 1
Workshop
Personal AI assistants are moving from novelty to habit quietly shaping what we notice, how we make decisions, and how we relate to each other.
Ecosystem Strategy – How Organizations effectively use Innovation Networks
Pia Gildein
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:05 - 17:35 CEST Workshop Box 2
Workshop
In this input session, founders and innovators will learn how to strategically leverage innovation networks to support their growth – with practical tips and examples from the KI Park ecosystem.
Unit Economics: What They Mean and Why They Matter
Mujib Bazhwal, Oliver Lesche
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:05 - 17:35 CEST Workshop Box 3
Workshop
Whatever you’re building—SaaS, marketplace, or D2C—the math per customer decides your runway. In this fast, hands-on 30-minute sprint, we’ll cut through the noise and focus on the four numbers that matter most: Contribution Margin (CM1), CAC, LTV, and Payback. In plain language, we’ll show how small shifts in pricing, retention/repurchase, or acquisition efficiency change your trajectory—from cash flow to fundraising story.
Announcement by Deploy AI
Breana Callan
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:20 - 17:30 CEST Stage ONE
Announcement
Panel: Who is driving the startup policy agenda in Europe?
Melanie Gabriel, Agata Hidalgo, Daniel Abbou, Gabriele Mazzini, Olivia Marcu-Lordanescu
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:30 - 18:00 CEST Stage ONE
Panel
Impulse: Campus Founders Community Award
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:30 - 17:35 CEST Stage TWO
Impulse
Campus Founders Community Award - 10 Pitches
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:35 - 18:35 CEST Stage TWO
Pitches
From Prototype to Production Why Robotics & AI Startups Struggle - And How to Fix It
Ilir Aliu
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:45 - 18:15 CEST Workshop Box 1
Workshop
Many robotics and AI startups succeed in building impressive prototypes but fail when it comes to scaling into real production.
Startup Founders without Borders: How Diaspora-Led Communities are shaping the Future of Global Innovation
Sergio Chavez
Thursday October 23, 2025 17:45 - 18:15 CEST Workshop Box 2
Workshop
What if your greatest advantage as a startup founder... was being from somewhere else?