Pre-Programme

– Claire Jing Cui, AI- and Crypto-Investorin & Thomas Hessler, Serial Entrepreneur and Bitcoin Fanatic / AI can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. In this session, we will share battle-tested AI shortcuts for busy leaders: automating meetings, generating marketing content in seconds, and transforming phones into research powerhouses. Walk away with actionable hacks to reclaim time and amplify impact – no PhD required / Location: LIve Broadcasting Lounge

– Alexander Koenig, "The King of Miles". Flight, hotel, and frequent flyer status prices have never been higher. It's time to master travel hacking – whether for business or leisure! Alexander Koenig shares tricks and insider strategies that allow you to book business, first class and luxury hotels up to 70% cheaper and fly Lufthansa Senator, HON Circle & Co. at a fraction of the cost. (in German language) / Location: LIve Broadcasting Lounge

– Anja Heßeler, Head of Asset Management and Liquid Assets – Bethmann Bank / Jeannine Metzger, Corporate Client Relationship Manager SME Finance – Bethmann Bank / Nicole Büttner, AI Entrepreneur, Investor, Board Member / Guya Merkle, Founder and Entrepreneur – VIERI Fine Jewellery / moderated by Kathi Wörndl / Location: Restaurant Überfahrt

– Katharina Schmitt, Co-Founder & Visionary, DIAVON / Laboratory diamonds are real diamonds – just without the environmental and ethical problems of mining. In the 'Diamond Making Masterclass' at Unternehmertag 2025, you will learn how sustainable diamonds are produced in special laboratories using state-of-the-art technology that imitates natural growth processes – without interfering with natural ecosystems. This process saves water, reduces CO2 emissions and avoids social and environmental conflicts. The Masterclass offers an insight into a future-oriented alternative to conventional diamond mining / Location: Wintergarten Il Barcaiol

– Jillian Manus, Silicon Valley Investor in Innovation Disruption and Diplomacy, teaches a set of values to all her portfolio companies and to teams and boards throughout the world. Values need to be the North Star for a company where all decisions are tested against. She reminds us that “Products rarely fail .. people do”. / Location: Live Broadcasting Lounge

– Heike Marita Hölzner, Professor of Entrepreneurship and SMEs – HTW Berlin / Martina Pfeifer, Member of Advisory Boards and Supervisory Boards / The Masterclass will explore how family businesses can use venture capital to drive innovation and long-term growth. We will cover the pros and cons of different investment approaches and discuss risk and return expectations. Participants will leave with actionable insights on investing in start-ups and practical strategies for navigating the venture capital landscape. / Location: Live Broadcasting Lounge

Side-Events

– Paul Schif, CEO of Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Germany / Meeting Point: Lobby Seehotel Überfahrt

Location: Hotel Egerner Höfe, Yoga Room

Location: Hotel Egerner Höfe, Yoga Room

– Astrid Schulte, CEO Berendsohn / Meeting Point: Lobby Seehotel Überfahrt

Location: Hotel Egerner Höfe, Yoga Room

The Unternehmertag takes place under Chatham House Rules

– Kathi Wörndl, TV-Host & Philipp Hartmann, Founding Partner Gekko Ventures & Rheingau Founders

– Dr Markus Söder, Bavarian Minister-President, interviewed by Kai Diekmann, former Editor-in-Chief BILD

– Dr Conny Boersch, Host, Founder of Mountain Partners and Conny & Co

– Jean Asselborn, former Foreign Minister Luxembourg / interviewed by Kai Diekmann, Founder StoryMachine & former Editor-in-Chief BILD

– Dr Hans Christoph Atzpodien, Managing Director of the German Security and Defence Industry Association / Oleksandr Danylyuk, former Finance Minister Ukraine / Jürgen Ehle, Rear Admiral (upper half) of the German Bundeswehr / Prof. Dr Carlo Masala, Professor of International Politics University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich / moderated by Paul Ronzheimer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief BILD

– Tzipi Livni, former Foreign and Justice Minister Israel, interviewed by Kai Diekmann, Founder StoryMachine & former Editor-in-Chief BILD interview

– Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart, Lieutenant General of the German Bundeswehr, former Commanding General of the Multinational Corps Northeast, interviewed by Paul Ronzheimer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of BILD

– Nicola Beer, Vice-Presient of the European Investment Bank / Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf Region, former Foreign Minister of Italy /Dr Dalia Grybauskaitė, former President of Lithuania / Dr Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman and CEO Munich Security Conference / moderated by Dr Asle Toje, Deputy Leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee

– Surprise Guest, interviewed by Paul Ronzheimer, Deputy Editor in Chief BILD

In Co-Operation with the Munich Security Conference / – Kajsa Ollongren, Former Foreign Minister The Netherlands / Dr Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe for the Atlantic Council, Sweden / moderated by Dr Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chairman and CEO Munich Security Conference

– Prof. Lars-Hendrik Röller, former Chief Economic Advisor to Chancellor Angela Merkel, Founder and Chairman of the Berlin Global Dialogue / interviewed by Anja Wehler-Schöck, Member of the Editorial Board Der Tagesspiegel

– Dr Florian Langenscheidt, Publisher and Author

– Dr Marlon Braumann, Founder of AMES Foundation and Partner Elevat3 Capital / Constantin Schwaab, CEO Wirelane and AMES Guardian / moderated by Dr Conny Boersch, Founder of Mountain Partners and Conny & Co.

Our guests can rent original Bavarian costumes in advance from our partner ‘Lederhosenverleih’: www.lederhosenverleih.de

Side-Events

Location: Hotel Egerner Höfe, Yoga Room

Meeting Point: Lobby Seehotel Überfahrt

Location: Hotel Egerner Höfe, Yoga Room

Location: Hotel Egerner Höfe, Yoga Room

The Unternehmertag takes place under „Chatham House Rules“

– Kathi Woerndl, TV-Host / Philipp Hartmann, Founding Partner Gekko Ventures & Rheingau Founders

– Dr Nikolas Bullwinkel, Founder and CEO Circus Group / Dr Robert Brüll, Founder and CEO Fibre Coat / Ratnesh Verma, Founder and CEO Pidge / Thomas Forner, Co-Founder and President Focused Energy / Jonathan Ludwig, Tech Investor & Founder FANtium / moderated by Kathi Wörndl, TV Host

– Reinhold Messner, Extreme Mountaineer, Adventurer, and Author

– Dr Wolfgang Gründinger, Chief Evangelist Enpal / Sophia Rödiger, CMO 1Komma5° / moderated by Philipp Hartmann, Founding Partner Gekko Ventures & Rheingau Founders

– John Textor, Founder and CEO Eagle Football Holdings

– Lior Frenkel, CEO and Co-Founder Waterfall Security Solutions / Steve Hill, Cyber Security Expert / Dr-Eng. Marina Krotofil, Cyber Security Expert, Critical Infrastructures / Dr Sarah Wolff, Member of the extended Management Board, German Telekom Security / moderated by Marc Kowalsky, Deputy Editor-in-Chief BILANZ

– Benjamin B. Bargetzi, AI Pioneer and Neuroscientist / Francisco Fernandez, Entrepreneur, Serial Entrepreneur and AI Expert / moderated by Marc Kowalsky, Deputy Editor-in-Chief BILANZ

– Mikhail Kokorich, Founder and CEO Destinus / Tom Plümmer, Co-Founder and CEO Wingcopter / Florian Seibel, Founder and CEO Quantum-Systems / Max Söpper, Co-Founder and CTO Avilus / Marc Wietfeld, Founder and CEO ARX Robotics / moderated by Philipp Hartmann, Founding Partner Gekko Ventures & Rheingau Founders

– Dr Conny Boersch, Host, Founder Mountain Partners and Conny & Co