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MUNICH
INNOVATION
ECOSYSTEM Meetup

26th February 2026
IHK für München und Oberbayern

MUNICH 
INNOVATION 
ECOSYSTEM Meetup

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IHK für München und Oberbayern
Max-Joseph-Straße 2, 80333 München
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SHAPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER - IN MUNICH

Be part of an exclusive gathering of 250 top decision-makers from business, academia, politics, startups, and venture capital. Under the theme “Innovating in the age of AI: Shaping positive futures” this invite-only event offers a platform to explore bold ideas, foster impactful collaborations, and drive innovation for Bavaria’s future.

What to expect

Inspiring Keynotes

This is Gain insights from leaders shaping the innovation landscape.text inside of a div block.

High-Impact Networking

Connect with industry leaders and changemakers during dedicated networking sessions and a relaxed dinner.

Engaging Discusisons

Dive into pressing topics like AI, SME-startup collaboration, and leveraging student potential.

Expert Panel Debate

Hear diverse perspectives on future-ready innovations.

Inspiring Keynotes

Gain insights from leaders shaping the AI innovation landscape.

High-Impact Networking

Connect with industry leaders and changemakers during dedicated networking sessions and a relaxed dinner.

Engaging Discussions

Dive into pressing topics like AI, SME-startup collaboration, and leveraging student potential.

Expert Panel Debate

Hear diverse perspectives on future-ready innovations.

Save your spot now and join us on February 26th 2026, at IHK Munich!

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Preliminary Agenda

This agenda is subject to updates as we finalize speakers and sessions. Stay tuned for more details!

Welcome

2.00 – 2.10 pm
Frizzi Engler Hamm, CEO - Munich Innovation Ecosystem

Keynote

2.10 – 2.30 pm
Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Google’s First Chief Innovation Evangelist, Adjunct Professor, Stanford University

AI Impulses

2.30 – 2.45 pm

Fireside Chat

2.45 – 3.00 pm

Networking Break

3.00 – 3.30 pm

Parallel Sessions

3.30 – 4.15 pm
Session 1: Workshop with Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt
Session 2: Panel Discussion

Networking Break

4.15 – 4.45 pm

Keynote

4.45 – 5.00 pm

AI Startup Pitches

5.00 – 5.45 pm

Interview

5.45 – 6.00 pm

Final Reflection & Closing

6.00 – 6.10 pm
Prof. Matthias Notz, CEO - Start2Group
Frizzi Engler Hamm, CEO - Munich Innovation Ecosystem

Networking Dinner

6.30 – 9.30 pm
Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in a relaxed setting.

Speaker of 2026

Dr. Frederik G.
Pferdt

Future Optimist | Educator | Entrepreneur | Award-Winning Author

Dr. Philipp
Baaske

Vice President Entrepreneurship LMU
Co-Founder NanoTemper

Dr. Manfred
Gößl

Hauptgeschäftsführer
IHK für München und Oberbayern

Prof. Dr. Helmut
Schönenberger

CEO
UnternehmerTUM

Prof. Matthias
Notz

CEO
Start2 Group

Dr. Oliver
Schoppe

Principal
UVC Partners

Frizzi
Engler-Hamm

CEO
Munich Innovation Ecosystem GmbH

More Speaker to be announced soon! Until then, take a look at last year’s lineup.

🠖 Speaker of 2025

Markus
Blume

Minister of State for Science and Arts

Tobias
Gotthardt

State Secretary for Economic Affairs

Dominik
Krause

Deputy Mayor of Munich

Sarah
Wittlieb

Vice President Sales and Innovation
LabCampus GmbH

Christoph
Angerbauer

Member of the Executive Board
IHK für München und Oberbayern

Thomas
Sattelberger

Angel Investor, Member of Parliament 2017 - 2022, former Parliamentary State Secretary

Prof. Dr. Helmut
Schönenberger

CEO
UnternehmerTUM

Prof. Dr. Klaus
Sailer

CEO
Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship

Prof. Matthias
Notz

CEO
Start2Group

Frizzi
Engler-Hamm

CEO
Munich Innovation Ecosystem GmbH

Thomas
Oehl

General Partner
Vsquared Ventures

Prof. Dr. Michael
Dowling

Chairman
Münchner Kreis

Daniela
Rittmeier

Head of Data & AI Center of Excellence
Capgemini

Katharina
Kreitz

CEO & Co-Founder
Vectoflow

Anna
Bauer-Mehren

Head of Integrated Clinical Analytics
Roche Innovation Center Munich & AI-Council Baiosphere

Prof. Dr. Rafaela
Kraus

Vice President Entrepreneurship
Universität der Bundeswehr München

Michael
Gindert

Strategic Operations Lead
Munich Innovation Ecosystem GmbH & AI NATION

Anna
Wörner

CEO
Leadventure

Partners

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Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
Bayern Kapital
BayStartUP
BMW
City of Munich
Exist
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Google
Gründerland Bayern
IHK für München und Oberbayern
LabCampus
LMU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
Munich Business
MUNICH STARTUP
Start2Group
Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship
Technical University Munich
University of Applied Sciences Munich
UnternehmerTUM

MUNICH 
INNOVATION 
ECOSYSTEM Meetup

26th February 2026
IHK für München und Oberbayern
Max-Joseph-Straße 2, 80333 München
events@munich-ecosystem.de
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