The Future Of Democracy
- How do we protect democratic values in uncertain times?
- How do we convey the value of democracy?
- How is democracy changing?
Defence In Uncertain Times
- How will Europe defend itself in the future?
- What role do defence alliances play?
- What value do international legal frameworks have?
The Age Of Quantum AI
- How close are we to the quantum revolution?
- What should artificial intelligence be able to do?
- How do we become quantum-ready?
Longevity And The Future Of Our Brains
- Will we be able to live forever?
- How can we optimize or heal the function of our brain?
- What ethical frameworks do we need to define?
A platform for debate that respects opinions, challenges inspiration and promotes communication.
48forward festival
The Debate Platform
November 24 - 25, 2025
Alte Kongresshalle
At Bavariapark 17
80339 Munich
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HOW?
Shape the future
1
Summit Day
2
Festival days
500+
Decision makers
50+
Inspiring minds on stage
0
PowerPoint Slides
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What?
Get Inspired
The 48forward Festival is all about inspiring conversations and debates. We firmly believe that connecting the brightest minds will ultimately enable us to create sustainable solutions for future challenges.
Join us, expand your network and your horizons!
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On Stage
Christian Wulff
Former President of the Federal Republic of Germany
Christian Wulff
Former President of the Federal Republic of Germany
Toomas Hendrik Ilves
Former President of Estonia
Toomas Hendrik Ilves
Former President of Estonia
Joe Kaeser
Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of Siemens Energy AG and Daimler Truck Holding AG
Joe Kaeser
Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of Siemens Energy AG and Daimler Truck Holding AG
Prof. Dr. Newton Howard
Neuroscientist and Professor at the University of Oxford
Prof. Dr. Newton Howard
Neuroscientist and Professor at the University of Oxford
Dr. Gregor Gysi
Member of the German Bundestag, Lawyer, Author, Publicist & Moderator
Dr. Gregor Gysi
Member of the German Bundestag, Lawyer, Author, Publicist & Moderator
Dr. Jan Goetz
CEO and Co-Founder IQM Quantum Computers
Dr. Jan Goetz
CEO and Co-Founder IQM Quantum Computers
Mikko Hypponen
Chief Research Officer at WithSecure
Mikko Hypponen
Chief Research Officer at WithSecure
Hanna Hennig
CIO at Siemens
Hanna Hennig
CIO at Siemens
Prof. Dr. Mathias Goyen
Chief Medical Officer EMEA at GE Healthcare
Prof. Dr. Mathias Goyen
Chief Medical Officer EMEA at GE Healthcare
Ariadne von Schirach
Philosopher, Author, and Lecturer
Ariadne von Schirach
Philosopher, Author, and Lecturer
Dr. Pablo Hagemeyer
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist & Bestselling Author
Dr. Pablo Hagemeyer
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist & Bestselling Author
Further stage guests will be announced shortly!
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