We invite a diverse group of inspiring personalities who address the growing importance of sustainability and social challenges in business.
Agenda SensAbility 2024
March 15th
Looking forward to welcome you at Stadthalle Vallendar!
9:00
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10:15
City Hall
Check-in + Breakfast
Kick off your SensAbility experience with a seamless check-in and enjoy a tasty small breakfast to fuel your day. It´s time to arrive and gear up for an inspiring conference.
10:15
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10:45
Main Stage
Opening Remarks
The official Welcome to SensAbility - The Future in Our Hands by Prof. Dr. Nadine Kammerlander (Associate Dean DEI and Manager WHU Sustainability Center), and Till Brenner (General Manager of SensAbility)
10:45
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11:15
Main Stage
Opening Speech with Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen
Listen to an inspiring opening speech by Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen, the initiator of foundation Gesunde Erde Gesunde Menschen. (Held in German)
11:15
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12:00
Main Stage
Panel: Investing in Earth's Wealth
Listen to a panel discussion by Eckart von Hirschhausen, Stefanie Hauer, and Peter Schniering on how to finance what is good for our planet and its people.
Stefanie Hauer - Investor in Nature Positive Businesses
Peter Schniering - Future Cleantech Architects
Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen - Gesunde Erde Gesunde Menschen
12:15
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13:00
Main Stage
13:00
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14:00
City Hall
Lunch
Join engaging conversations and build connections over lunch, with a selection of tasty vegan and vegetarian options available.
Sponsored by Dean and David and Brews n Bowls
11:30
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13:30
C-Building
BCG Unplugged: Navigating Sustainability
BCG offers an exclusive workshop on sustainability for selected participants.
14:00
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16:00
City Hall
Career Fair
Explore career opportunities and network with industry professionals at our career fair. Discover a wide range of job openings and gain insights into various fields.
16:00
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16:45
Main Stage
Panel: Overauling our Food System
Attend a panel discussion exploring ways to improve our food system for the benefit of both people and the planet.
Marion Höchli - Planted
Robert Kronekker - Founder Hafervoll & Investor
Lisa Schmitt - Rentenbank
17:00
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17:45
Main Stage
Panel: Piecing Together the Green Energy Transition
Listen to a panel discussion on which parts we need to piece together in order to succeed the transition towards green energy.
Till Thietje - AENU
Paul Appel - ECO2GROW
Philipp Koecke - TESVOLT
Michael Hauer - MKUEM RLP
18:00
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19:00
Main Stage
Interview: Talents for the Planet
Listen to a talk about how we can ensure that the best talent will tackle humanities greatest problems.
Stefanie Hauer - planetary business
Harco Leertouwer - acre
19:30
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23:59
City Hall
BBQ + Beer Tasting
Savor an exceptional BBQ hosted by Planted, engage in a beer tasting featuring unique selections from various regions, and enjoy great music and dancing.
March 16th
SensAbility welcomes you back at the Stadthalle Vallendar.
11:00
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12:00
City Hall
Brunch
Start the second day of SensAbility with a delicious brunch buffet! Enjoy a variety of brunch favourites as you prepare for another day of impact and inspiration.
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12:00
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12:30
Main Stage
Speech: Sustainable Finance & Biodiversity - The Journey Ahead
Listen to a speech on the financial requirements for transitioning to clean energy and achieving sustainability, and discover how these needs can be met.
12:30
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13:15
Main Stage
Interview: Shaping Green Construction
Listen to a an interview about impact entrepreneurship, biochar and how concrete can become climate negative.
Mario Schmitt - ecoLocked
13:30
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14:30
Main Stage
Cooking Show X Björn Moschinski
Be captivated by a cooking demonstration from one of the industry´s finest. Watch, learn, and even sample the culinary delights in this interactive experience.
14:30
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15:15
Main Stage
Keynote: Financing our Future
Listen to a keynote about impact investing, and how better ventures is running an impact angels collective.
Selina Neumann - better ventures
15:30
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16:15
Main Stage
Fireside: Choosing Impact Over Profit
Listen to a chat on why choosing social impact over profits is a more and more attractive option to many professionals.
Kai Lanz - Krisenchat
Jan Strecker - PHINEO & WE AID
14:30
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16:30
C-Building
Workshop: E.ON Inhouse Consulting
E.ON Inhouse Consulting offers an exclusive workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility for selected participants.
16:30
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18:00
Main Stage
Pitch Battle & Closing Remarks
Watch five startups from the sustainability and deep tech sectors present their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of expert judges.
Jury:
Sherin Marhun - PwC Raise & Ilvaska Vuillermoz Capital
Nikolaj Klebert - BonVenture
Mukunthan Naderaj - ZebrAC & Startup Village Jülich
Sebastian Grothaus - Good Profits
19:00
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22:00
City Hall
Gala Dinner
Indulge in a sumptuous three-course meal provided by our partner Planted. Connect with peers, enjoy the atmosphere, and have a exquisite drink at the confluentes e.V. bar.
22:00
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04:00
Werk 56
Afterparty
Legendary afterparty sponsored by Heineken.
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