[email protected]: The Power of Change

Name: Accelerate@HHL: The Power of Change
Start: 2021-04-29 15:00:00 +0200
End: 2021-04-30 21:30:00 +0200

Apr 29, 1:00PM to Apr 30, 7:30PM UTC

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April 29, 2021 1:00pm 1:00PM– 1:15PM · Stage

Opening Speech by Prof. Dr. Stephan Stubner

Prof. Dr. Stephan Stubner, Dean of HHL and an entrepreneur, will give an introduction to Accelerate 2021, the largest start-up conference in Eastern Germany.

2021-04-29T15:00:00Z 2021-04-29T15:15:00Z Europe/Berlin Opening+Speech+by+Prof.+Dr.+Stephan+Stubner https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 1:15pm 1:15PM– 2:00PM · Stage

Keynote: What Needs to be Changed to Improve Germany's Crisis Management? by Christian Lindner

The world is changing. But where will the developments lead? Christian Lindner, Chairman of the FDP, will give his answers to questions related to this topic.

2021-04-29T15:15:00Z 2021-04-29T16:00:00Z Europe/Berlin Keynote%3A+What+Needs+to+be+Changed+to+Improve+Germany%27s+Crisis+Management%3F%E2%80%8B+by+Christian+Lindner https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 2:00pm 2:00PM– 2:45PM · Stage

Fireside Chat with Sven Schmidt

How do you use the power of digitalisation for new business models? Sven Schmidt, the creator of the OMR podcast, will answer our questions in a fireside chat.

2021-04-29T16:00:00Z 2021-04-29T16:45:00Z Europe/Berlin Fireside+Chat+with+Sven+Schmidt%E2%80%8B https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:15PM · Stage

Lesson Learned: Soft skills of tomorrow by Dennis Fischer

What are the most important soft skills in the rapidly changing business world of tomorrow? Dennis Fischer, author and coach, gives us an answer to this.

2021-04-29T16:45:00Z 2021-04-29T17:15:00Z Europe/Berlin Lesson+Learned%E2%80%8B%3A+Soft+skills+of+tomorrow+by+Dennis+Fischer https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 3:15pm 3:15PM– 3:35PM · Networking

Networking

A speed-dating session where you network with other conference participants.

2021-04-29T17:15:00Z 2021-04-29T17:35:00Z Europe/Berlin Networking%E2%80%8B https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 3:35pm 3:35PM– 4:20PM · Stage

Panel Discussion: Fintech vs. Banks with Dr. Tamaz Georgadze, Jakob Berndt, Dr. Axel Haus and Christine Kiefer

How will technology, consumers & sustainability drive change in the banking industry? Our panellists will talk about how the future of banking will look like.

2021-04-29T17:35:00Z 2021-04-29T18:20:00Z Europe/Berlin Panel+Discussion%3A+Fintech+vs.+Banks%E2%80%8B+with+Dr.+Tamaz+Georgadze%2C+Jakob+Berndt%2C+Dr.+Axel+Haus+and+Christine+Kiefer https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 4:20pm 4:20PM– 4:45PM · Stage

Keynote: Digital Education by Jörn Köster and Sascha Meissner

How does the pandemic change the style of education? What are common best practices? Jörn and Sascha will share some insights about their work at elearnio.

2021-04-29T18:20:00Z 2021-04-29T18:45:00Z Europe/Berlin Keynote%3A+Digital+Education+by+J%C3%B6rn+K%C3%B6ster+and+Sascha+Meissner https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 4:45pm 4:45PM– 5:10PM · Stage

Lesson Learned: Finding a Co-Founder by Pavol Sikula

Pavol, who worked at Stern Stewart and has founded his tech-company, is going to answer the question, "How do I find my co-founder in a new sector?"

2021-04-29T18:45:00Z 2021-04-29T19:10:00Z Europe/Berlin Lesson+Learned%E2%80%8B%3A+Finding+a+Co-Founder+by+Pavol+Sikula https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 5:10pm 5:10PM– 6:00PM · Stage

Panel Discussion: Diversity in Leadership Positions with Anastasia Barner, Dr. Mandy Hecht and Christoph Behn

What recruiting language do we need to use to get more women into board positions? Listen to our panelists share their experiences.

2021-04-29T19:10:00Z 2021-04-29T20:00:00Z Europe/Berlin Panel+Discussion%3A+Diversity+in+Leadership+Positions%E2%80%8B+with+Anastasia+Barner%2C+Dr.+Mandy+Hecht+and+Christoph+Behn https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 29, 2021 6:00pm 6:00PM– 7:30PM · Stage

Keynote: “Into Cold Water” by Rodrigo Aviles Carcamo, Prof. Dr. Carsten Bartsch, Nina Hofstetter, Victoria Engelhardt, Lucas Heinen, Jason Sell and Damian te Heesen

How powerful is the power of change? Rodrigo Aviles Carcamo, consultant and future podcaster, will bring six founders to explore this matter.

2021-04-29T20:00:00Z 2021-04-29T21:30:00Z Europe/Berlin Keynote%3A+%E2%80%9CInto+Cold+Water%E2%80%9D%E2%80%8B+by+Rodrigo+Aviles+Carcamo%2C+Prof.+Dr.+Carsten+Bartsch%2C+Nina+Hofstetter%2C+Victoria+Engelhardt%2C+Lucas+Heinen%2C+Jason+Sell+and+Damian+te+Heesen https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 11:00am 11:00AM– 1:00PM · Sessions

Workshop with Picnic (Limited)

Get to know Picnic and prove yourself in a case study (for exclusive audience)

2021-04-30T13:00:00Z 2021-04-30T15:00:00Z Europe/Berlin Workshop+with+Picnic+%28Limited%29 https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 1:00pm 1:00PM– 1:10PM · Stage

Welcome back by Prof. Dr. Dominik Kanbach

Prof. Dr. Dominik Kanbach, academic lead of Digital Space, welcomes everyone back on the second day of Accelerate 2021.

2021-04-30T15:00:00Z 2021-04-30T15:10:00Z Europe/Berlin Welcome+back%E2%80%8B+by+Prof.+Dr.+Dominik+Kanbach https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 1:10pm 1:10PM– 1:40PM · Stage

Introduction to HHL Digital Space by Sophia Kuhl

Sophia Kuhl from Digital Space will give an introduction to an incubator program. 2-3 teams will present their business ideas, shaped in the Digital Space

2021-04-30T15:10:00Z 2021-04-30T15:40:00Z Europe/Berlin Introduction+to+HHL+Digital+Space%E2%80%8B+by+Sophia+Kuhl https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 1:40pm 1:40PM– 2:00PM · Stage

Lesson Learned: How Do I Get Money from a VC? by Daniela Bach

Do you know how to get money or impact from a VC? Daniela Bach from High-Tech Gründerfonds will share her experience in finding answers to this question.

2021-04-30T15:40:00Z 2021-04-30T16:00:00Z Europe/Berlin Lesson+Learned%E2%80%8B%3A+How+Do+I+Get+Money+from+a+VC%3F+by+Daniela+Bach https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 2:00pm 2:00PM– 2:45PM · Stage

Panel Discussion: Smart Cities with Dr. Eric Weber, Bruno Ginnuth, Karsten Nölling and Matthias Engel

The Smart City Panel revolves around “how technology will change cities”. Guest speakers from urban transport, facility technology and VC will give you an idea.

2021-04-30T16:00:00Z 2021-04-30T16:45:00Z Europe/Berlin Panel+Discussion%3A+Smart+Cities%E2%80%8B+with+Dr.+Eric+Weber%2C+Bruno+Ginnuth%2C+Karsten+N%C3%B6lling+and+Matthias+Engel https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:00PM · Networking

Networking & Keynote: Unicorn or Zebra? Public Value! by Timo Meinhardt

A speed-dating session where you network with other conference participants.

2021-04-30T16:45:00Z 2021-04-30T17:00:00Z Europe/Berlin Networking%E2%80%8B+%26+Keynote%3A+Unicorn+or+Zebra%3F+Public+Value%21+by+Timo+Meinhardt https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 3:00pm 3:00PM– 3:30PM · Stage

Keynote: Aerospace by Daniel Metzler

“Making a Vision come true - from University to Space” - How technology from Germany can change our lives.

2021-04-30T17:00:00Z 2021-04-30T17:30:00Z Europe/Berlin Keynote%3A+Aerospace+by+Daniel+Metzler https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 3:30pm 3:30PM– 4:00PM · Stage

Elevator Pitch Contest Final with VC Jury: Marton Sarkady Nagy, Dirk Frohnert and Tina Dreimann

The winner takes it all! - Participants of the pitch contest will pitch their business ideas in front of our jury, and the best idea will receive the prize.

2021-04-30T17:30:00Z 2021-04-30T18:00:00Z Europe/Berlin Elevator+Pitch+Contest+Final+with+VC+Jury%3A+Marton+Sarkady+Nagy%2C+Dirk+Frohnert+and+Tina+Dreimann https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 3:30pm 3:30PM– 4:15PM · Sessions

Football Panel

A Talk about the impact of technology on football

2021-04-30T17:30:00Z 2021-04-30T18:15:00Z Europe/Berlin Football+Panel https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 4:00pm 4:00PM– 4:45PM · Stage

Panel Discussion: Food Industry with Insa Horsch, Christian Fenner, Raffael Wohlgensinger, Lara Schuhwerk and Dr. Fabian Riedel

"How can you change the food industry in the coming years" - What are the major drivers for change in the Food industry?

2021-04-30T18:00:00Z 2021-04-30T18:45:00Z Europe/Berlin Panel+Discussion%3A+Food+Industry%E2%80%8B+with+Insa+Horsch%2C+Christian+Fenner%2C+Raffael+Wohlgensinger%2C+Lara+Schuhwerk+and+Dr.+Fabian+Riedel https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 4:45pm 4:45PM– 5:15PM · Stage

Keynote: Entrepreneurial Story by Jennifer Baum-Minkus

You can't change anything because things already exist? No! The founder of Gitti, Jennifer Baum-Minkus, shows how to rethink products by the power of change.

2021-04-30T18:45:00Z 2021-04-30T19:15:00Z Europe/Berlin Keynote%3A+Entrepreneurial+Story+by+Jennifer+Baum-Minkus https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 5:15pm 5:15PM– 6:00PM · Stage

Panel Discussion: Disruption in industries with Dennis Birkhölzer, Dr. Andreas Berger, Jakob Hansen and Lukas Pfaffernoschke

Disruption here, disruption there – everyone disrupts everything nowadays. We want to get a grip on disruption and see which industries will be ready for it.

2021-04-30T19:15:00Z 2021-04-30T20:00:00Z Europe/Berlin Panel+Discussion%3A+Disruption+in+industries+with+Dennis+Birkh%C3%B6lzer%2C+Dr.+Andreas+Berger%2C+Jakob+Hansen+and+Lukas+Pfaffernoschke https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 6:00pm 6:00PM– 6:10PM · Stage

Closing Speech by Prof. Dr. Stephan Stubner

After two exciting afternoons, it is time to conclude. Prof. Dr. Stephan Stubner will share his Power of Change with you, and of course, thank our supporters.

2021-04-30T20:00:00Z 2021-04-30T20:10:00Z Europe/Berlin Closing+Speech%E2%80%8B+by+Prof.+Dr.+Stephan+Stubner https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 30, 2021 6:10pm 6:10PM– 7:30PM · Sessions

Gin Tasting by Pater Dr. Dr. Justinus Pech - founder of Monastic Distillery (Limited)

All online = no aftershow party? Not true. Father Justinus will introduce the secrets of gin to our exclusive audience. Fine gin will be ready for your tasting.

2021-04-30T20:10:00Z 2021-04-30T21:30:00Z Europe/Berlin Gin+Tasting+by+Pater+Dr.+Dr.+Justinus+Pech+-+founder+of+Monastic+Distillery+%28Limited%29 https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Faccelerate Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

Speakers

Dr. Andreas Berger

Wintershall Dea Technology Ventures - CEO

JProf. Dr. Dominik Kanbach

Co-Founder and academic lead at HHL Digital Space & Junior Professor at HHL

Dr. Mandy Hecht

CodeCheck - COO

Dr. Tamaz Georgadze

Raisin - CEO & Co-Founder

Christine Kiefer

RIDE Capital - Co-Founder

Prof. Dr. Timo Meynhardt

Chairholder - Dr. Arend Oetker Chair of Business Psychology and Leadership

Pater Dr. Dr. Justinus Pech

Monastic Distillery - Founder

Prof. Dr. Carsten Bartsch

Vesto - Co-Founder & Vice-President at HDBW

Matthias Engel

Vireo Ventures - Partner

Dr. Axel Haus

Solactive - Head Research Department

Christoph Behn

Founder kartenmacherei and better ventures

Dennis Birkhölzer

SpinLab - Digital Coordinator

Lukas Pfaffernoschke

sennder - Head of Strategy and Growth

Karsten Nölling

Kiwi.KI - CEO

Dr. Fabian Riedel

Crusta Nova - Founder

Lara Schuhwerk

Benetofoods - Founder and CEO

Jakob Berndt

Co-Founder Tomorrow and LemonAid

Jason Sell

Founder POTTWATCH

Lucas Heinen

Founder POTTWATCH

Daniel Metzler

Isar Aerospace - CEO

Sophia Kuhl

Managing Director at HHL Digital Space

Sascha Meissner

elearnio - Chief Product Officer

Dirk Frohnert

Smart Infrastructure Ventures - Co-Founder and General Partner

Rodrigo Aviles Carcamo

Consultant at Siemens Advanta Consulting

Bruno Ginnuth

CleverShuttle - Co-Founder and CEO

Anastasia Barner

FeMentor - Founder

Marton Sarkady Nagy

Visionaries Club - Investor

Victoria Engelhardt

Keleya - CEO

Daniela Bach

Hightech-Gründerfonds - Investment Manager

Damian te Heesen

Founder POTTWATCH

Raffael Wohlgensinger

LegendairyFoods - Co-Founder and CEO

Jakob Hansen

Sparrks - Co-Founder

Jörn Köster

elearnio - Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Christian Fenner

the nu company - Co-Founder and CMO

Jennifer Baum-Minkus

gitti - conscious beauty - Founder

Pavol Sikula

AskBrian - Founder and CEO

Christian Lindner

Chairman of the FDP

Nina Hofstetter

nm excellence through people ltd. - Managing Director

Tina Dreimann

Better ventures - Founder

Sven Schmidt

Machineseeker Group - Chief Marketing Officer

Prof. Dr. Stephan Stubner

Dean of HHL

Lukas Keppler

Impect - Managing Director

Insa Horsch

Pahnke Open Kitchen - Founder and CEO

Dr. Eric Weber

SpinLab - CEO and Founder

Dennis Fischer

Keynote Speaker "Future Work Skills"

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