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Forum UnternehmerTUM is the invite-only flagship event of Europe’s Leading Startup Hub.
Once a year in springtime UnternehmerTUM welcomes 600 hand-picked changemakers and international visionaries to spark action for tomorrow.
On May 21, 2026, we will again bring together thought leaders and innovators to discuss the most pressing topics of today. Together, we move forward, transforming our immediate challenges into opportunities and actively pushing for change to create a positive future.
Speakers confirmed include: Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology, and Space; Julia Jäkel, Supervisory Board Member and Co-Initiator of the Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat as well as Hans Koenigsmann, Aerospace engineer and SpaceX Manager in the early days.
"Shaping our Future" - Alongside the core program of Forum UnternehmerTUM, a series of side events enrich the day with leading figures from the field, topic- specific insights, and numerous opportunities for exchange.
Startups, innovation, and guts — these are the ingredients for a dynamic economy. However, such an economy can only thrive if our government breaks free from the bottlenecks of recent decades. Our structural systems must be able to keep pace with a changing world. To achieve this, we must enter the government's ‘engine room’ — and take action.
Julia Jäkel · Member of the Supervisory Board, Non-Executive Director Advisory Boards
Our startups secure tomorrow's prosperity. With innovations and a strong European startup market, we can solve society's challenges.
Susanne Klatten · Entrepreneur, Member of the Supervisory Boards of ALTANA and BMW, Founder UnternehmerTUM
Speaker Gallery 2026 ... more to come
Thomas Jarzombek
Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and State Modernization
© Elena Zaucke, 2021Susanne Klatten
Entrepreneur, Member of the Supervisory Boards of ALTANA and BMW, Founder UnternehmerTUM
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Boris Paal
Chair for Law and Regulation of the Digital Transformation, TU Munich; Of Counsel & Business Mediator
Top Program on 3 Stages
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Forward is a decision.
Europe’s next chapter won’t be defined by preserving the past. It will be shaped by building a new strength — rooted in technology, entrepreneurial execution, and bold collaboration across sectors and borders.
Now is the time to move from intention to action.
On May 21, we bring together those ready to lead at our invite-only flagship event, Forum UnternehmerTUM.
Around 600 selected founders, investors, industry leaders, policymakers, and international visionaries will gather at Munich Urban Colab to exchange perspectives, create momentum, and take responsibility for what comes next.
On stage:
- Julia Jäkel – Manager and publisher with over 25 years of experience in the media and technology industry
- Dorothee Bär – Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Susanne Klatten – Entrepreneur, Member of the Supervisory Boards of ALTANA and BMW, Founder UnternehmerTUM
- Helmut Schönenberger - Co-Founder & CEO, UnternehmerTUM
- Hans Koenigsmann – Aerospace Engineer & former SpaceX Manager
- Stefan Drüssler – Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, UnternehmerTUM
- Jennifer Kaiser-Steiner – Head of Learning & Exchange Center, UnternehmerTUM
At UnternehmerTUM, we believe the future is built when innovation reaches the market, industries reinvent themselves, and ecosystems act together. Forum UnternehmerTUM stands for direction, thought leadership, and meaningful connection.
Let’s shape what’s next — together.
#ForumUnternehmerTUM #ShapingOurFuture #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Tech #Europe
Prior Key Speakers (selection)
Since 2009 international top voices of the entrepreneurial ecosystem joined Forum UnternehmerTUM.
Ann-Kristin Achleitner
TU München
Heba Aguib
BMW Foundation
Michael Baum
The Yope Foundation
Steffi Czerny
DLD Media
Herbert Diess
The Mobility House
Shiva Dustdar
EIB Institute
Jochen Engert
Flix
© Marcel SchwickerathAndrea Frank
Stifterverband
Benedikt Franke
Munich Security Conference
Jack Fuchs
Investor
Tobias Gehlhaar
Accenture
Alexander Glätzle
planqc
Werner Götz
TransnetBW
Claudia Häpp
E.ON
Pär Hedberg
Ecosystem Builder
Philipp Herkelmann
EU Inc.
Thomas Hofmann
TU München
Klaus Hommels
Lakestar
Michael Jackson
Venture Capitalist
© Elena Zaucke, 2022Susanne Klatten
UnternehmerTUM
Antonella Mai-Pochtler
TUM Venture Labs
Ann Mettler
Public Policy
Thomas Saueressig
SAP SE
Francesco Sciortino
Proxima Fusion
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