Best Practices
Lectures & Discussions
Expert-MeetUps
Job-Offer-Talks & Career-MeetUps
Future Talks & Innovation Labs
Lectures & Discussions
How to Train Resilience – and Why It’s Indispensable for (Future) Leaders
Lecture: Resilience is often referred to as the “immune system of the mind.” Resilient people are able to cope with crises and are therefore more resilient under pressure. But does that also make them better leaders and employees?
This talk explores these and many other questions around the topic of resilience. How can resilience be learned? Why does being resilient have nothing to do with being emotionally distant? And why do even top executives need regular breaks?
This talk explores these and many other questions around the topic of resilience. How can resilience be learned? Why does being resilient have nothing to do with being emotionally distant? And why do even top executives need regular breaks?
From Small Ideas to Big Innovations
Lecture: Staying true to yourself, following your own path, and developing and realizing new ideas—these have always been my driving forces and motivators. But self-confidence is something you have to learn and strengthen, ideally through positive experiences. To achieve that, we have to take action ourselves and not let setbacks shake us. It helps to develop a “never give up” mindset.
In my talk, I’ll share insights into my day-to-day work as an engineer in the early concept phase—why I prefer building and developing prototypes myself rather than wasting time on PowerPoint and meetings, and how healthy self-confidence has helped me along the way.
In my talk, I’ll share insights into my day-to-day work as an engineer in the early concept phase—why I prefer building and developing prototypes myself rather than wasting time on PowerPoint and meetings, and how healthy self-confidence has helped me along the way.
What Skill Sets Are Needed to Speed Up the Energy & Climate Transition
Discussion: Join industry experts as they debate and share their unique perspectives on the critical skills needed to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and combat climate change. Participants can expect to gain insights into essential technical proficiencies, strategic thinking, and collaborative approaches. Key questions addressed include: What skills are in demand? How can you contribute effectively? Learn how to apply your expertise to drive impactful change and support a greener future.
Business Against Right-Wing Extremism – What responsibility do companies bear for our democracy?
Discussion: Anti-democratic and far-right extremist parties are on the rise—not only, but also in Germany. This trend impacts political decision-making, the business climate, and our democratic system. How are companies responding to this development? What responsibility do they bear for our democracy? Is taking a stand against right-wing extremism a business risk—or could it actually be good for business? And is that even the point, given the moral obligation involved? What works, and what doesn’t?
We’ll discuss these questions with women who share their experiences and engagement in standing up against right-wing extremism and for democracy—within the business world.
We’ll discuss these questions with women who share their experiences and engagement in standing up against right-wing extremism and for democracy—within the business world.
Integration of Refugees: How Can AI Help?
Discussion: Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being used in migration and asylum procedures. Countries such as the USA, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Germany are employing AI systems to allocate refugees. These algorithms use data to assist migration authorities in selecting suitable locations for refugees, with the goal of improving their integration.
This panel explores the key aspects of these technologies, focusing on issues such as data availability, data quality, and the definition of integration. The aim is to ensure that these systems are used fairly, transparently, and effectively to support the successful integration of refugees.
This panel explores the key aspects of these technologies, focusing on issues such as data availability, data quality, and the definition of integration. The aim is to ensure that these systems are used fairly, transparently, and effectively to support the successful integration of refugees.
Quo vadis Europa – What needs to happen now if we don’t want to leave our liberal democracy to the populists
Discussion: Is our liberal democracy at risk? What are the current challenges, and what measures are necessary to protect our pluralistic social order? In light of the recent European elections, we aim to discuss with experts from politics, research, media, and business how we can stand together against populist movements and what paths can help secure democratic values.
It’s up to each and every one of us—everyone is called upon to actively help shape the future of Europe!
It’s up to each and every one of us—everyone is called upon to actively help shape the future of Europe!
The Art of Cybersecurity
Discussion: Join us for an enlightening discussion on „The Art of Cybersecurity“. This panel will delve into the intricacies of protecting digital landscapes, exploring both technical strategies and the creative problem-solving required to stay ahead of cyber threats. Our panelists will share their unique perspectives on current trends, challenges, and innovations in cybersecurity, offering insights into how organizations can safeguard their information in an increasingly digital world. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this discussion promises to enhance your understanding of cybersecurity’s dynamic and evolving nature.
Expert-MeetUps
Gender Pension Gap – Sounds Boring? Hell No, It’s Super Important!
Expert-MeetUp: Two out of three women don’t know how much money they will have available after their professional life. And four out of five women are unaware of the gap in their future pension. In other words, they don’t know the size of their personal Gender Pension Gap.
It’s high time for financial education! Allianz board member Jenny Friese will talk about how women can achieve financial independence and security. The talk will also touch on diversity, equality, and inclusive financial services.
It’s high time for financial education! Allianz board member Jenny Friese will talk about how women can achieve financial independence and security. The talk will also touch on diversity, equality, and inclusive financial services.
Invisible Inequalities: What Is the Gender Health Gap?
Expert-MeetUp: Health shouldn’t depend on gender – but reality tells a different story.
The gender health gap—the disparity in healthcare between genders—is a widespread and often overlooked issue. This inequality shows up across many areas, from medical research and diagnosis to treatment, prevention, and health promotion.
To tackle these injustices, we need collective action. Join us for an open exchange and be part of the movement for more equitable healthcare.
The gender health gap—the disparity in healthcare between genders—is a widespread and often overlooked issue. This inequality shows up across many areas, from medical research and diagnosis to treatment, prevention, and health promotion.
To tackle these injustices, we need collective action. Join us for an open exchange and be part of the movement for more equitable healthcare.
Smart Investing Starts with Your Mindset
Expert-MeetUp: Every day, we make financial decisions. Spend or save? Save or invest? Donate? Even though money is a constant presence in our lives, many people struggle to actively engage with their personal finances.
But investing isn’t an exact science. In his book “The Psychology of Money,” Morgan Housel writes: “Financial success is not necessarily about what you know or how smart you are. Behavior is often more important.”
That means there are many paths to success—and just as many that lead you astray.
So what does it take to become a successful investor? Or to put it differently: What’s holding you back?
But investing isn’t an exact science. In his book “The Psychology of Money,” Morgan Housel writes: “Financial success is not necessarily about what you know or how smart you are. Behavior is often more important.”
That means there are many paths to success—and just as many that lead you astray.
So what does it take to become a successful investor? Or to put it differently: What’s holding you back?
Growth Paradox
Expert-MeetUp: In a world obsessed with growth and constant achievement, we often fall into the trap of limiting beliefs—ideas like “I need to constantly move forward“ or „I’m not good enough.“ These beliefs hold us back, leaving us exhausted and unfulfilled.
The key to unlocking our true potential is to pause, reflect, and reframe these beliefs. Take care of our „goose“—balance growth with self-care—and you’ll achieve success with purpose, not just productivity. Nurture your goose, don’t kill it.
The key to unlocking our true potential is to pause, reflect, and reframe these beliefs. Take care of our „goose“—balance growth with self-care—and you’ll achieve success with purpose, not just productivity. Nurture your goose, don’t kill it.
Feminist AI for a Fairer World
Expert-MeetUp: Advances in Artificial Intelligence have opened up numerous new opportunities for businesses, society, and individuals—but they also raise complex questions about privilege, stereotypes, and power.
AI can reinforce unjust power structures within organizations and society—but if designed through a feminist lens, it also holds the potential to challenge and transform them.
We’ll explore examples of discriminatory AI, understand the root causes, and look at feminist interventions. Right now, we have a unique opportunity to design and implement systems that are used everywhere—with the goal of shifting power.
Let’s make our world fairer with feminist AI!
AI can reinforce unjust power structures within organizations and society—but if designed through a feminist lens, it also holds the potential to challenge and transform them.
We’ll explore examples of discriminatory AI, understand the root causes, and look at feminist interventions. Right now, we have a unique opportunity to design and implement systems that are used everywhere—with the goal of shifting power.
Let’s make our world fairer with feminist AI!
Mergers & Acquisitions for businesses of sll Sizes: Success strategies and legal pitfalls
Expert-MeetUp: Whether you’re a startup founder, a mid-cap entrepreneur, or an employee at a DAX-listed company—M&A transactions come in many forms, and each requires a tailored purchase agreement.
In her talk, Martina Farkas will explore possible deal structures and highlight various (contractual) design options. She will also share legal “lessons learned” from founders and explain how, by following certain rules, you can start influencing the purchase price of your M&A transaction early on.
In her talk, Martina Farkas will explore possible deal structures and highlight various (contractual) design options. She will also share legal “lessons learned” from founders and explain how, by following certain rules, you can start influencing the purchase price of your M&A transaction early on.
How Can I Become More Decisive? Tips from Psychotherapy
Expert-MeetUp: The path to decisiveness leads through two “places”: first, making a decision; second, acting on it. There are no shortcuts—just plenty of discomfort along the way. Am I making the right choice? Will I regret it?
This Meet-Up is about cutting through empty promises, ending the limbo between yes and no, and making the case for a life driven by clear decisions.
We’ll do this with the help of “height psychology,” the meaning-centered psychotherapy developed by Viktor Frankl. At its core is the human desire for meaning—which applies to everything we do, including every decision we make.
Come join us!
This Meet-Up is about cutting through empty promises, ending the limbo between yes and no, and making the case for a life driven by clear decisions.
We’ll do this with the help of “height psychology,” the meaning-centered psychotherapy developed by Viktor Frankl. At its core is the human desire for meaning—which applies to everything we do, including every decision we make.
Come join us!
I Just Hope We Can Talk – How Language Can Unknowingly Undermine You
Expert MeetUp: In any kind of discussion, the words we choose are not only crucial for conveying our point of view, but also for positioning ourselves as competent professionals.
Unfortunately, women often tend to use language that can make them appear uncertain or less confident—sometimes leading to difficulties in getting tasks done effectively and on time.
This Meet-Up focuses on identifying and avoiding such words and explores how they can impact our professional relationships.
Unfortunately, women often tend to use language that can make them appear uncertain or less confident—sometimes leading to difficulties in getting tasks done effectively and on time.
This Meet-Up focuses on identifying and avoiding such words and explores how they can impact our professional relationships.
How to develop future skillsets in your organization through tailored continuing education programs
Expert-MeetUp: Discussions about future skills and new technologies and their relevance for an organization are often hampered by a lack of common understanding about their concrete definition. How can we contribute to a consistent level of knowledge and promote the transfer into everyday professional life? In my presentation I will present some possible formats and methods to promote future competencies – adapted to the corporate culture and the time availability of employees.
Think cooperative, work collaborative! Why cooperatives are a sustainable business model
Expert-MeetUp: Cooperatives are business models with a sustainable purpose in their DNA. As cooperatives we work and live the values: Cooperation, collaboration, corporate social responsibility. In this talk I would like to speak about the business model of cooperatives and how the model empowers women at work and especially in leadership.
Job-Offer-Talks & Career-MeetUps
Switching Careers: Your path into Cyber Security – Why taking the leap is worth it!
Job-Offer Talk: Adriana Mikuteit dared to make a career change into IT—and her courage paid off! After training and working as a process engineer, she decided nearly four years ago to switch to cyber security. Today, she protects the Bundeswehr’s systems from cyberattacks every single day.
In this Job-Offer Talk, Adriana shares her experience of starting over at BWI, offers valuable tips, and highlights the exciting entry points and career development opportunities in cyber security at the Bundeswehr’s digitalization partner.
In this Job-Offer Talk, Adriana shares her experience of starting over at BWI, offers valuable tips, and highlights the exciting entry points and career development opportunities in cyber security at the Bundeswehr’s digitalization partner.
“Something with Data” – What do data engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers actually do?
Job-Offer-Talk:
Are you looking for more clarity in the world of data careers? Wondering what exactly lies behind the titles Data Engineer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer? What tasks these roles involve, and which positions are essential for a successful data project? And what even is a data project—and what challenges come with it?
This talk is for anyone who wants to better navigate the complex world of data. Alona will offer hands-on insights into the day-to-day work and challenges of these exciting career paths. Get inspired and discover the fascinating world of data!
Are you looking for more clarity in the world of data careers? Wondering what exactly lies behind the titles Data Engineer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer? What tasks these roles involve, and which positions are essential for a successful data project? And what even is a data project—and what challenges come with it?
This talk is for anyone who wants to better navigate the complex world of data. Alona will offer hands-on insights into the day-to-day work and challenges of these exciting career paths. Get inspired and discover the fascinating world of data!
Embracing Flexibility and Mobility: Unlocking Global Career Opportunities
Career-MeetUp: Join Georgiana Lazar-O’Callaghan for personal insights on the importance of “saying yes” to mobility in achieving a successful career. Discover how willingness to relocate and adapt to different cultures can open doors to exciting global opportunities. Through real-life examples and expert advice, explore the benefits of “saying yes” to opportunities that enable personal growth and enhance career prospects. Don’t miss this chance to understand why flexibility and mobility are crucial for thriving in an increasingly interconnected world.
Game Over? The Truth About Golden Ticket Cyberattacks
Career-MeetUp: Golden ticket attacks target a company’s domain and are currently among the most dangerous types of cyberattacks. By stealing login credentials, attackers can gain almost unrestricted access to critical corporate infrastructure—an extremely costly issue for businesses.
Melissa Siefke is a cyber security expert. As part of the “Operation: Digital Bundeswehr,” she secures the IT infrastructure at BWI for their client, the German Armed Forces. Melissa knows how attackers operate and what protective measures are essential to defend against these threats.
Melissa Siefke is a cyber security expert. As part of the “Operation: Digital Bundeswehr,” she secures the IT infrastructure at BWI for their client, the German Armed Forces. Melissa knows how attackers operate and what protective measures are essential to defend against these threats.
Regulation in the hydrogen sector: Necessary framework for growth or a serious threat to innovation?
Career-MeetUp:
The hydrogen sector is regulated on multiple levels, requiring a complex interplay of international, European, national, and local regulations. While comprehensive regulation can promote investment security, it also risks slowing down the momentum of the hydrogen economy.
Is it really a fine line between the need for regulation and maintaining innovative strength—and can it be successfully navigated? Let’s discuss!
The hydrogen sector is regulated on multiple levels, requiring a complex interplay of international, European, national, and local regulations. While comprehensive regulation can promote investment security, it also risks slowing down the momentum of the hydrogen economy.
Is it really a fine line between the need for regulation and maintaining innovative strength—and can it be successfully navigated? Let’s discuss!
Leading with purpose in a changing world
Career-MeetUp: Transformation is all around us. Good leaders need to change fast. Great leaders inspire others to change even faster. Yet the values of a great leader stay constant. Learn how leader in the tech world are modeled on agile leadership – and informed by an even greater sense of purpose.
Climbing the Ladder with a Sense of Humor
Career-MeetUp: You think there’s nothing to laugh about? That humor is “inappropriate” right now? Or that humor can’t be learned? Then this Meet-Up is for you.
In the workplace—and on the way up the career ladder—humor can be a powerful icebreaker. It can help ease tension, even in deadlocked situations.
In the workplace—and on the way up the career ladder—humor can be a powerful icebreaker. It can help ease tension, even in deadlocked situations.
Smart Factories and Smart Cities – Shaping the Future with Digital Processes
Career-MeetUp: Learn more about the career path and daily challenges of a Senior Subject Matter Expert at EDAG, and gain insights into the exciting world of digital processes in smart factories and smart cities.
My Interdisciplinary Leap: From Industrial Clerk to Systems Engineer
Career-MeetUp: Following your own calling—and sometimes pursuing more than one path in life—isn’t always easy.
Anja shares her personal career journey to becoming a Systems Engineer in Missile Design within the remarkable high-tech environment of the aerospace and defense industry.
At this MeetUp, you’ll be encouraged to trust your own pace and not be afraid of change in your career story as you pursue professional fulfillment and personal growth.
Anja shares her personal career journey to becoming a Systems Engineer in Missile Design within the remarkable high-tech environment of the aerospace and defense industry.
At this MeetUp, you’ll be encouraged to trust your own pace and not be afraid of change in your career story as you pursue professional fulfillment and personal growth.
Never TOO young to lead
Career-MeetUp:
“In your mid to late 20s, I think you’re still too young for the position. It’s probably a good idea for you to gain more operational experience before climbing the career ladder.”
How many times do we have to hear that sentence?
For so-called Zillennials or Gen Z—far too often. I want to show all women how to keep believing in themselves—even when their own manager doesn’t anymore!
How can you demonstrate leadership at a relatively young age—with or without a team?
How do you know when it’s the right moment to walk away?
And how can you grow, challenge yourself, and step into leadership—especially at a young age?
“In your mid to late 20s, I think you’re still too young for the position. It’s probably a good idea for you to gain more operational experience before climbing the career ladder.”
How many times do we have to hear that sentence?
For so-called Zillennials or Gen Z—far too often. I want to show all women how to keep believing in themselves—even when their own manager doesn’t anymore!
How can you demonstrate leadership at a relatively young age—with or without a team?
How do you know when it’s the right moment to walk away?
And how can you grow, challenge yourself, and step into leadership—especially at a young age?
Future Talks & Innovation Labs
Watt’s Up: Inspiring New Ideas with a Pioneering Spirit to Shape the Energy Transition
Future Talk: Are you interested in how to successfully navigate challenges and obstacles when establishing new topic and product areas?
A key focus is communicating with internal stakeholders—winning them over with new visions and embarking on the journey together. Claudia shares her personal experiences to show why pioneering work is so important and how having the courage to explore new topics can take you further.
Under the motto #MakeTheEnergyTransitionHappen, we’ll take a look into the future of E.ON and explore how the energy transition in Germany can succeed. Join the conversation and share what pioneering work means to you.
A key focus is communicating with internal stakeholders—winning them over with new visions and embarking on the journey together. Claudia shares her personal experiences to show why pioneering work is so important and how having the courage to explore new topics can take you further.
Under the motto #MakeTheEnergyTransitionHappen, we’ll take a look into the future of E.ON and explore how the energy transition in Germany can succeed. Join the conversation and share what pioneering work means to you.
Tax Innovation – How AI as a Game-Changer Is Bridging Innovation and Tax
Future Talk: How far can cutting-edge technologies take us in tax advisory?
This Future Talk offers insights into how future-oriented technologies work, their current developments, and their potential on both micro and macro levels. You’ll gain a behind-the-scenes look into the ideation process for new use cases and the application of technologies such as generative AI—both in a cross-functional and tax-specific context.
We’ll also showcase practical tools, such as those for the automated processing of tax assessments or AI-powered (including generative AI) research solutions.
This Future Talk offers insights into how future-oriented technologies work, their current developments, and their potential on both micro and macro levels. You’ll gain a behind-the-scenes look into the ideation process for new use cases and the application of technologies such as generative AI—both in a cross-functional and tax-specific context.
We’ll also showcase practical tools, such as those for the automated processing of tax assessments or AI-powered (including generative AI) research solutions.
Startup Meets Corporate: How the BMW Startup Garage Drives Innovation
Innovation Lab: Alexandra Renner is the startup lead for the R&D division at the BMW startup garage. She brings innovation ideas to life in the demanding world of the mobility industry.
Large corporations can benefit from the speed and agility of startups—but only if the strengths of both worlds are successfully combined. As the co-founder of a startup, Alexandra knows both sides of the game, and we want to learn how it’s done: combining startup mindset with corporate-scale execution.
Large corporations can benefit from the speed and agility of startups—but only if the strengths of both worlds are successfully combined. As the co-founder of a startup, Alexandra knows both sides of the game, and we want to learn how it’s done: combining startup mindset with corporate-scale execution.
Brewing tomorrow’s food – What Krones has to do with the nutrition of tomorrow
Future Talk: Innovation doesn’t always mean inventing something entirely new—it can also mean transfer innovation. At Krones, that’s exactly what we do in the field of Alternative Food Processing: we think unconventionally and apply our decades of experience in the brewing and beverage industry to help produce the food of the future with our systems.
A look into our everyday work in a diverse, open, and dynamic environment—true to the motto: Solutions beyond tomorrow.
A look into our everyday work in a diverse, open, and dynamic environment—true to the motto: Solutions beyond tomorrow.
Capital Market Innovations – AI in Customer-Facing Applications
Future Talk: From various use cases to implementation strategies—we’re constantly exploring new ways to make capital market business more efficient through digitalization initiatives and to unlock new business potential.
Our current focus is on developing a comprehensive strategy for implementing AI in customer-facing areas—always with our clients’ needs in mind.
Equally essential to a successful transformation is actively involving employees in the process. In my talk, I’ll share how I see my role in this complex transformation and what matters most to me along the way.
Our current focus is on developing a comprehensive strategy for implementing AI in customer-facing areas—always with our clients’ needs in mind.
Equally essential to a successful transformation is actively involving employees in the process. In my talk, I’ll share how I see my role in this complex transformation and what matters most to me along the way.
