Europe

Europe is a continent steeped in history. This is the place where industrialisation and colonialism have their roots. Today’s leading government structures (democracy) and economic systems (capitalism) which are in place worldwide also underwent their development here. But now, in the 21st century, this continent can no longer rest on its laurels. There are other continents that are wealthier in terms of raw materials and that have larger populations. How can Europe and the European Union secure continued prosperity, peace and cultural wealth on their continent? In order to find solutions to these and other issues, Europe has always relied on its great thinkers and intellectuals. Some of the most exciting thinkers and personalities of our times on this topic can be found among our keynote speakers.

Popular speakers

Maike van den Boom

Intercultural happiness ambassador and best selling author

Joschka Fischer

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs & Vice Chancellor, Germany

Professor Arturo Bris

Professor of Finance IMD Lausanne, Director of the World Competitiveness Center

Prof. Simon J. Evenett

Economist; Expert International Trade & Economic Development

Natalie Amiri

Journalist, Moderator ARD-Weltspiegel, Expert on Iran & Orient, Author

Franca Lehfeldt

Entrepreneur, Moderator, Host & Journalist

Sylvia Stocker

Global Robotics & AI Thought Leader - Founder & CEO Arabesque

Lena Bäcker

Global Stateswoman, Diplomatic Strategist & Head of State Advisor

Michal Kurtyka

Minister of Climate & Environment (2018 - Jan. 2022), President COP24 United Nations Climate Summit

Prof. Dr. Stefanie A. Schubert

Economist; Public Finance & Applied Game Theory and Expert in Strategy, Collaboration and Negotiation

Dr. Christoph von Marschall

Expert on Geo-Politics & Geo-Economics, USA & Europe, Award-winning Journalist

All speakers

Natalie Amiri

Journalist, Moderator ARD-Weltspiegel, Expert on Iran & Orient, Author

Ali Aslan

Internationally known TV & conference presenter

Lena Bäcker

Global Stateswoman, Diplomatic Strategist & Head of State Advisor

Sibylle Barden-Fürchtenicht

Author, SDG and ESG Strategist, Board Member

José Manuel Barroso

President of the European Commission (2004-2014)

Ansgar Baums

Geopolitical risk consultant & Book author

John Bercow

157th Speaker of the House of Commons (2009-2019)

Jan Berger

Founder & CEO Think Tank Themis Foresight, Futurist

Gernot Blümel

Former Minister of Finance Austria, CEO Mare TechnoPark, Philosopher

Prof. Dr. Peter Bofinger

Economist, Member of German Council of Economic Experts (2004-2019)

Thomas Borer

Business Consultant & Expert in Finance & Economy, Former Swiss Ambassador in Berlin, Germany

Caroline Bosbach

Member of the German Parliament, Federal Chairwoman of the Young Economic Council of Germany, Politician & Author

Wolfgang Bosbach

Member of the German Bundestag 1994 - 2017, Lawyer, a brilliant Speaker & Analyst

Dr. Josef Braml

Expert on the USA, Geopolitics & Geo-Economics

Professor Arturo Bris

Professor of Finance IMD Lausanne, Director of the World Competitiveness Center

Nena Brockhaus

Business Journalist & Political Expert

Rainer Brüderle

Federal Minister for the Economy and Technology (2009-2011)

Micheline Calmy-Rey

Former President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland

Rudi Cerne

TV presenter, Event host, Sports expert, Podcaster

Arne Elias Corneliussen

Geopolitical Trends, ESG, AI, global Business & Finance and Business Strategies