Thomas H. Zurbuchen – Head of Space
Thomas H. Zurbuchen is the Leader of ETH Zürich | Space.
He was Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA from 2016 to 2022. Previously Professor of Space Science and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan. Also founder of the largest Entrepreneurship programme at American Universities – the Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship – and a member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
Thomas Zurbuchen: „Excellence is not the absence of errors, but constant improvement.“
Scientific discovery is one of humanity’s most important endeavors. Using the tools of exploration, we can better understand our world and our universe and ultimately learn more about ourselves. All discovery is interconnected, and no important question stands alone.
As NASA’s Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen was tasked with helping us answer some of humanity’s biggest questions: Where did we come from? Are we alone? How does the universe work? Dr. Zurbuchen is well versed in the practice of asking difficult questions that help us seek interconnected answers leading to real world impacts. He is keenly interested in innovation and how leadership is developed and how the pursuit of excellence can help change the world.
Thomas H. Zurbuchen: „Today, NASA is leading efforts to answer a host of important questions for humanity: Where do we come from? How did life originate? How are Earth’s environments changing? There has never been a more pivotal time to solve these mysteries.“
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Sharon Gai – The Future of Retail
Keynote speaker Sharon Gai is widely known for her insights into the future of retail and shopping. As a former executive at Alibaba, she brings first-hand experience from one of the world’s most advanced e-commerce ecosystems.
In her talk at the Ambiente Trade Show in Frankfurt, she explains how technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics are transforming the way people shop.
According to Sharon Gai, the future of retail will be driven by personalization and intelligent systems. AI will help retailers understand customer preferences, recommend products, and improve the overall shopping experience.
She also highlights the rise of “agentic commerce,” where digital assistants or AI agents can help consumers discover and purchase products automatically.
Another key idea in her keynote speeches is that successful retailers must be flexible and innovative in a fast-changing digital economy. By combining technology with human creativity, companies can build stronger relationships with customers and stay competitive in the evolving global retail landscape.
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Lara Sophie Bothur – Forbes 30 under 30
Die Tech-Influencerin Lara Sophie Bothur gehört zu den bekanntesten Stimmen der digitalen Technologie-Szene im deutschsprachigen Raum.
Mit Hunderttausenden Followern auf LinkedIn erklärt sie komplexe Themen wie künstliche Intelligenz, Quantencomputing oder Space Tech auf verständliche und spannende Weise. Ihr Ziel ist es, Technologie für möglichst viele Menschen zugänglich zu machen und Innovation verständlich zu vermitteln.
Bekannt wurde Bothur auch durch ihre Arbeit als Corporate Influencerin und „Tech Translatorin“. Dabei übersetzt sie komplizierte technische Entwicklungen in Geschichten, die auch für Nicht-Experten verständlich sind. Sie arbeitete unter anderem mit großen Technologieunternehmen wie Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA und Meta zusammen und tritt regelmäßig als Speakerin auf internationalen Tech-Konferenzen auf.
Ein wichtiger Meilenstein in ihrer Karriere war die Aufnahme in die renommierte Liste Forbes 30 Under 30. Diese Auszeichnung würdigt junge Persönlichkeiten, die in ihrer Branche besonders großen Einfluss haben.
Für Lara Sophie Bothur ist sie eine Anerkennung ihres Engagements, Technologie verständlich zu erklären und die digitale Zukunft aktiv mitzugestalten.
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