Where Ideas Turn Into Action
Agenda
April 04th
Looking forward to welcome you at Stadthalle Vallendar!
08:30
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10:00
Foyer City Hall
Check-in + Breakfast
Start your SensAbility experience with a smooth check-in and a breakfast featuring Verival muesli and Bauer yogurt.
It’s time to arrive and gear up for an inspiring conference.
09:30
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09:45
Main Stage
Opening Remarks
The official Welcome to SensAbility - Today. Tomorrow. Together by Krish Kumar (General Manager of SensAbility).
09:45
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10:15
Main Stage
Keynote Speech - Europe at the Crossroads: Financing the Future of Climate Action
Nicola Beer from the European Investment Bank will share insights on how sustainable finance drives innovation and impact, shaping the businesses of tomorrow.
10:20
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11:05
Main Stage
Mobility Panel - The Road Ahead: Transforming Transportation for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Markus Mildner (CEO Siemens E-Mobility), Dr. Olga Nevska (CEO Telekom Mobility Solutions), and Katrin Habenschaden (Head of Sustainability & Environment, Deutsche Bahn) will discuss key innovations, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of transportation.
11:20
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12:00
Main Stage
Keynote Speech - It`s on us to make new energy work
In his keynote, Marc Spieker (COO-C, E.ON) emphasizes our shared responsibility to make the energy transition work.
11:30
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13:30
K-001
Volkswagen Consulting Exclusive Workshop
Volkswagen Group Consulting is organizing an epistemic and unique workshop with the title "Circular Economy Strategies in the Automotive Sector"
The company is dedicated to discovering and gathering talented young individuals.
12:10
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12:40
Main Stage
Keynote Speech - Green Growth with Finance for Future
Dr. Hans-Jörg Naumer, Global Head of Capital Markets & Thematic Research at Allianz Global Investors, explores how sustainable finance can drive the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
In his keynote, "Green Growth with Finance for Future," he will highlight how strategic investments and market-driven solutions can tackle climate change while ensuring inclusive growth. Dr. Naumer emphasizes that the question is not whether we need growth, but how we shape it for a sustainable and equitable future
12:45
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13:30
Main Stage
Green Finance Panel
Dr. Klaus Wirbel (Head of Finance / Group Treasurer, REWE Zentralfinanz eG), Dr. Hans-Jörg Naumer (Global Head of Capital Markets & Thematic Research at Allianz Global Investors), and Steffen Klawitter (Senior Vice President Business Development, Blue Orchard) discuss the role of green finance, impact investing, and sustainable financial strategies shaping the future of business and society.
13:30
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14:30
City Hall Foyer
Lunch
Recharge with a delicious and healthy Poke Bowl, packed with fresh ingredients.
14:00
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16:00
K - 001
BCG Exclusive Workshop
Green Minds, Bright Futures –Your case workshop with BCG, where sustainability meets strategy
14:30
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16:30
City Hall Foyer
Career Fair
Explore exciting career opportunities at our Career Fair featuring REWE Group, BNP Paribas, and the European Investment Bank. Meet top employers in person and take the next step in your journey!
15:30
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17:30
City Hall Foyer
Whush Waffel Booth
WHUSH – WHU Students Help is serving fresh waffles in exchange for donations! Enjoy your treat while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go towards providing meals for students in Rwanda.
16:30
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17:15
Main Stage
Keynote Speech - Some working title that activates you so that you get involved.
Micha Fritz, Co-Founder of Viva con Agua, shares his journey of creating a social business that drives global access to clean water—showing how purpose and entrepreneurship can change the world.
17:20
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17:50
Main Stage
Keynote Speech - Capturing carbon, changing the future: How Direct Air Capture can fight global warming?
Dr. Dirk Nuber, Managing Director of Climeworks Deutschland, explores the role of carbon removal technologies in tackling climate change and how innovative solutions can drive the transition to a sustainable future.
18:00
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18:30
Main Stage
Keynote Speech - Data – Driver for Sustainable Productivity in Agri-Food
Matthias Nachtmann, Digital Farming - Sustainability Business Development Lead at BASF, explores how digital innovation and sustainable practices are transforming the agricultural industry for a more resilient future.
18:00
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22:30
Private Location
BCG Exclusive Event
Exclusive BCG event featuring a hands-on cooking class with renowned star chef Björn Moschinski in a privately booked apartment.
18:35
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19:05
Main Stage
Keynote Speech - The Path Is Where the Fear Is
Alex von Frankenberg, Managing Director of High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), will take the stage with his talk “The Path Is Where the Fear Is”, challenging the way we think about risk, uncertainty, and hidden opportunities. He explores the idea that fear may not be a warning, but an invitation—that the very obstacles we tend to avoid could actually guide us toward success. This session invites the audience to rethink their relationship with fear and to consider that the path we fear most might be exactly the one we need to take.
19:05
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20:30
Foyer City Hall
Dinner
Join us for a delicious Flammkuchen experience, freshly prepared and hosted by Gusto Palatino.
19:30
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23:59
Foyer City Hall
Beer Tasting
Join us for a beer tasting featuring a diverse selection of brews, paired with live music and dancing.
April 05th
SensAbility welcomes you back at the Stadthalle Vallendar.
09:30
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10:30
Foyer City Hall
Breakfast
Start the second day of SensAbility with a delicious breakfast! Enjoy Verival muesli and creamy Bauer yogurt as you get ready for another day of impact and inspiration.
10:30
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11:15
Main Stage
Keynote Rethinking Sustainability: A Mindset Shift for the Future
Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg explores how shifting mindsets is key to driving sustainability and shaping a future-ready society.
11:15
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12:00
Main Stage
CSO Panel - From Strategy to Action: Transforming Corporations for a Sustainable Future
How are global companies integrating sustainability at the core of their strategies? Ulrike Sapiro (CSO, Henkel), Daniel Schmid (former CSO, SAP), and Petra Sandner (CSO Helaba) discuss the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers in shaping the future of business and driving meaningful change.
12:10
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12:40
Main Stage
The Power of Good Ideas
Who has great ideas, and who gets to implement them? What do power dynamics have to do with them and what does impact actually mean? Aileen Puhlmann, Director of Lemonaid & ChariTea Foundation will look back at 15 years of implementation experience in the international development sector and how social business actually can make a difference.
12:45
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17:00
Foyer City Hall
Hub Time
Discover the inspiring work of organizations such as Stiftung Sonnenseite, UNICEF, UGOBEL, DKMS, and SDGs4future. Learn about their missions and find out how you can actively contribute to creating a positive impact!
13:15
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15:00
City Hall Foyer
Lunch
Refuel with a fresh and tasty lunch, featuring vibrant microgreens from Little Leaves – locally grown in Vallendar. Powered by flavor, rooted in sustainability.
13:30
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16:30
City Hall Foyer
Eiszeit - Ice cream stand
Grab a refreshing scoop at the Eiszeit ice cream stand – the perfect treat between sessions.
14:15
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15:00
Main Stage
Politic Panel - What steps must Europe take to balance climate protection and economic competitiveness?
In this high-level discussion, experts from politics and business will explore how Europe can shape future-proof policies that drive sustainability without compromising economic strength. The panel will examine the regulatory frameworks, innovations, and strategic decisions needed for the EU to take a leading role in the global green transition.
14:30
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16:30
K - 001
E.ON Inhouse Consulting Exclusive Workshop
Join E.ON Inhouse Consulting for an exclusive workshop exploring the future of energy and strategy – hands-on insights straight from the heart of the industry.
15:15
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16:00
Main Stage
Plastic Panel - From Plastic to Protection: The Fight Against Ocean Pollution
Experts Dr. Paul Springer (MD, MI4People), Tim Lampe (COO, Wildplastics), and Karsten Hirsch (CEO, Plastic Fischer) discuss innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste in the world’s oceans. The panel explores scalable approaches, circular economy models, and international best practices in combating marine pollution.
16:20
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17:05
Main Stage
Keynote Speech - Becoming a Quantum Human Being
Marc Buckley, UN Advocate for the SDGs, explores how Quantum Systems, Sentience, and Symbiosis serve as the most innovative forces driving human evolution.
In his keynote, he will reveal how Quantum Thinking at scale, Neuromorphic Computing, and Regenerative Development can unlock trillions in economic potential while redefining our connection to the cosmos.
17:15
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18:30
Main Stage
Startup Pitch Battle
Watch five startups from the sustainability and deep tech sectors present their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of expert judges.
18:30
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18:45
Main Stage
Closing Remarks
Wrapping up two days of inspiration, ideas and impact as we say thank you and look ahead to what´s next.
19:00
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22:00
City Hall Foyer
Gala Dinner
Enjoy a delicious three-course plant-based menu featuring authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Connect with peers, soak in the atmosphere, and celebrate the evening with great conversations.
20:00
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22:00
City Hall Foyer
Conflu Bar
Unwind after a packed conference day with signature cocktails and good vibes at our exclusive evening bar – proudly sponsored by Confluentes eV.
22:00
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04:00
TBA
Afterparty
Join us for a legendary afterparty with two floors—one featuring the best club hits and the other a Techno/ House Room with house and techno music.
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