Inspiration for the working world of the future

Economic philosopher and SPIEGEL bestselling author

opened up spaces for reflection on technology, ethics and economic responsibility: ‘There is no shortage of answers, but rather a shortage of the right questions.’

Entrepreneur, investor (Outfittery, Planetly, Nala Earth)

demonstrated with clarity and entrepreneurial conviction that sustainability is not an image factor, but a strategic lever for success.

‘We must stop thinking of sustainability as an extra. It is the new normal.’

Managing Director of Cradle to Cradle NGO, sustainability expert

‘Systemic change instead of symbolic politics: sustainable value creation requires new alliances and responsibility beyond corporate boundaries.’

Management thought leader, author, digital entrepreneur

showed that true disruption does not come from tools, but from freedom of thought: ‘Innovation is not a project. It is an attitude.’

Strategist, organisational consultant, executive coach

‘Self-organisation and psychological safety as the basis for modern collaboration.’

Her central concern: leadership must enable – not control.

Founder, entrepreneur, new work pioneer

combined experience, speed and depth: ‘New Work is not a feel-good project – it is a leadership upgrade.’

Specialist lawyer for tax law

‘Small and medium-sized enterprises in particular must address succession planning at an early stage in order to ensure the long-term and cross-generational preservation of assets.’

Her plea: plan the transition with foresight.

Head of the new divison seKNd.life, König + Neurath

‘Sustainability only works if it is systematically thought out and consistently integrated into the business process – not as an add-on, but as a matter of course.’

Message of the day: The circular economy is not a vision – it is reality.