International Innovation Day
Powered by Plug and Play Hamburg


Join us at our International Innovation Day powered by Plug and Play Hamburg and dive deeper into what is necessary for building a smart future. Hamburg is a model region for sustainable urban infrastructure solutions in Europe and in order to successfully identify, develop and implement new technologies of tomorrow, cooperation is key.
Our goal is to build the bridge between you and the broader innovation ecosystem that is essential to drive forward innovation in your cities around the world.
On Thursday, June 10th, 2021 we will hear from international and governmental organizations as well as industry leaders on how to solve urban challenges in the city of the future. Further we’ll explore how innovation can address important challenges in the logistics, mobility, and energy sectors to grow towards a smart and sustainable city.
The City of Hamburg will also showcase the results of the Future Hamburg Award, where the world's best startups were invited to share their solutions to address important urban challenges in different focal areas for the city of the future.
From keynotes to industry panels and tech lightning talks, as well as virtual networking opportunities with the participants - this day will connect you to the change-makers of tomorrow.
Agenda
- 1:30 - 1:40 PMWelcome & Opening Remarks
- 1:40 - 2:05 PMPolitical Panel
- 2:05 - 2:30 PMAward Ceremony of the Future Hamburg Award
- 2:30 - 3:10 PMThe Future of Energy - Panel & Keynote
- 3:10 - 3:50 PMBuilding the City of the Future - Panel & Keynote
- 3:50 - 4:30 PMNetworking & Virtual Fair
Speakers
Lars Bäumann
Global Executive Advisor, Volkswagen AGStephanie Bilet
Commercial Director, EmitwiseKatharina Fegebank
Deputy Mayor and Senator of Science, Research, Equalities and Districts, City of HamburgSallar Faridi
Director, Plug and Play HamburgAlireza Ghods
Co-Founder & Managing Director, NATIX GmbHNieky Sarah Ipektchi
Director of Partnerships, Plug and Play HamburgSascha Jacobi
Project Lead Future Hamburg Award, City of HamburgDr. Ulf Kämpfer
Mayor, City of KielIsidro Laso Ballesteros
Cabinet Expert for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, European CommissionChristian Lindener
Head of BizLab, AirbusLindsay Maclver Zingg
Senior Director Sustainability, DSVJens Müller-Belau
Energy Transition Manager, Shell GermanyVeronika Reichboth
Director Startup-Unit Hamburg, Hamburg InvestRolf Strittmatter
Chairman of the Board, Hamburg Invest