20th South Tyrolean Economic Forum in Bolzano

Date 2025-03-03

"Energy & Technology for a Better world" | Friday, April 4, 2025

The South Tyrolean Economic Forum celebrates its 20th anniversary and will once again be an important meeting point in 2025 for entrepreneurs, executives, and decision-makers.

This year’s central theme, “Energy & Technology for a Better World,” sets the stage for exciting discussions on highly relevant topics with top-class guests and speakers:

  • Isabel Hartung | Former CEO of Trumpf Laser Technologies, multiple supervisory board member in Tech & AI, family businesses & private equity
    “Courage, Transformation & Resilience in Companies.”

  • Cornelius Matthes | CEO of Dii Desert Energy/Desertec 3.0, Dubai/VAI
    “Clean Energy from the Desert – From Vision to Reality.”

  • Katherina Reiche | Chairwoman of the Board of Westenergie AG, Essen
    Panel Discussion: “Energy: Secure. Clean. Affordable. – Is it Feasible?”

  • Larissa Leitner | Co-Founder & Co-CEO of the HR Tech start-up Empion, Berlin & member of the Südstern network
    “Artificial Intelligence in HR: The Beginning of a New Era?”

  • Robert Kunze-Concewitz | Former CEO of the Campari Group, Milan & London
    “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast – How Leadership Can Turn Dreams and Ideas Into Reality.”

To conclude the event, guests can look forward to a relaxed evening with South Tyrolean specialties, exquisite wines, and valuable networking opportunities.

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Südtiroler Wirtschaftsforum ©Ingrid Heiss
<p>South Tyrolean Economic Forum ©Ingrid Heiss</p>

South Tyrolean Economic Forum ©Ingrid Heiss

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