
Agenda
Preliminary agenda
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.
Keynote: Petter Made (EWOR, SumUp)
Petter Made, Jan Thomas
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:40 - 16:10 CEST Stage ONE
Keynote
Female Founders Award powered by Wissensstadt Heilbronn / WoMent - 10 Pitches
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:10 - 16:10 CEST Stage TWO
Pitches
Impulse: Female Founders Award powered by Wissensstadt Heilbronn / WoMent
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:05 - 15:10 CEST Stage TWO
Impulse
AI-PowerTools to boost your Sales Team
Lennard Greve
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:05 - 15:35 CEST Workshop Box 1
Workshop
Get a sense why AI is the missing pice for your sales team
Growth beyond your doorstep – how to get started in international markets
James Pearson
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:05 - 15:35 CEST Workshop Box 2
Workshop
Having international ambitions should be a given for most tech startups. The world is your oyster, and you’ll need to think beyond your home market to achieve the level of growth and impact you aspire to.
Investor and Fundraising Storytelling - Everything You Need to Know to Close Your Early-Stage-Round
Tim Solle
Thursday October 23, 2025 15:05 - 15:35 CEST Workshop Box 3
Workshop
Raising capital isn’t just about numbers — it’s about the story you tell. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling fundraising narrative that captures investors’ attention and builds trust from the first pitch to the final close.
Circles with Andy Bruckschloegl - Table 5
Andy Bruckschloegl
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:55 - 15:40 CEST Stage ONE
Circles
An intimate exchange with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals on eye-level.
Circles with Anja Hendel - Table 7
Anja Hendel
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:55 - 15:40 CEST Stage ONE
Circles
An intimate exchange with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals on eye-level.
Circles with Dr. Anita Puppe - Table 4
Anita Puppe
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:55 - 15:40 CEST Stage ONE
Circles
An intimate exchange with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals on eye-level.
Circles with Fabian Veit - Table 1
Fabian Veit
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:55 - 15:40 CEST Stage ONE
Circles
An intimate exchange with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals on eye-level.
Circles with Francesco Mazzotta - Table 3
Francesco Mazzotta
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:55 - 15:40 CEST Stage ONE
Circles
An intimate exchange with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals on eye-level
Circles with Ilir Aliu - Table 6
Ilir Aliu
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:55 - 15:40 CEST Stage ONE
Circles
An intimate exchange with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals on eye-level.
Circles with Nico Blier-Silvestri - Table 2
Nicolas Blier-Silvestri
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:55 - 15:40 CEST Stage ONE
Circles
An intimate exchange with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals on eye-level
Circles with Sarah Antor - Table 8
Sarah Antor
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:55 - 15:40 CEST Stage ONE
Circles
An intimate exchange with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals on eye-level.
Panel: Leadership - how to be a driving force for your team
Akansha Dimri, Francesco Mazzotta, Katharina Unger, Nicolas Blier-Silvestri
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:25 - 14:55 CEST Stage ONE
Panel
AI for the Hustle: Smart hacks for smarter workdays
Falk Ebert
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:25 - 14:55 CEST Workshop Box 1
Workshop
The lazy genius' guide to doing more with AI.Explore a random collection of micro hacks – simple yet powerful tricks to boost productivity, inspire divergent thinking, generate fresh ideas with AI, and free up valuable time.
Exciting future opportunities for tech start-ups and talents at universities
Janina Adamo-Bornowski, Martin Vural
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:25 - 14:55 CEST Workshop Box 2
Workshop
Many ideas for start-ups originate at universities or universities of applied sciences - whether in research projects or in projects during the semester. Unfortunately, not every idea is pursued further, although a start-up in a university environment offers great potential and also entitles you to access nationwide funding programs such as EXIST.
Venture Clienting - When Elephants Dance
Christian Hüttenhein
Thursday October 23, 2025 14:25 - 14:55 CEST Workshop Box 3
Workshop
What is the “Corporate Venturing Toolbox”? And what is the tool “Venture Clienting”?