SZ Wirtschaftsgipfel

November 11 - 13, 2024
live on site at the Hotel Adlon in Berlin

The world in change — what can we do

This will be the focus of the 18th SZ Economic Summit. We will discuss: what consequences the elections in Europe and the USA will have for politics and the economy; how artificial intelligence, nuclear fusion and other technologies could help us move forward; what the wars mean for the world and global trade. Experience over 60 renowned speakers from politics, business, science, and culture on stage at Germany’s largest business congress.

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for the 18th SZ Wirtschaftsgipfel from 11 to 13 November 2024 in Berlin.

Your advantages at a glance


  • Three congress days with a variety of formats
  • Controversial discussions instead of lengthy lectures
  • Over 60 top-class international speakers
  • Unique atmosphere at the Hotel Adlon, one of the best hotels in the world
  • Numerous interaction and networking opportunities
  • Exclusive evening at the Museum for Communication. In previous years with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and the then chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz.
  • Talk evening in the Palaissaal of the Hotel Adlon: An evening under the motto “Italy – a dream!” with Marc Beise, founder of the SZ Wirtschaftsgipfel and his guests.

Our Speakers


our guests

Annalena Baerbock
Annalena Baerbock

Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany

Annalena Baerbock


Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany
Yasmin Fahimi
Yasmin Fahimi

Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund

Yasmin Fahimi


Vorsitzende, Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund
Robert Habeck
Robert Habeck

German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection

Robert Habeck


German Vice Chancellor and German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection
Karl Lauterbach
Karl Lauterbach

German Federal Minister for Health

Karl Lauterbach


German Federal Minister for Health
Angelika Slavik
Christian Lindner
Christian Lindner

German Federal Minister of Finance

Christian Lindner


German Federal Minister of Finance
Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz

Federal Chairman of CDU Germany

Friedrich Merz


Federal Chairman of CDU Germany
Boris Pistorius
Boris Pistorius

Bundesministerium der Verteidigung

Boris Pistorius


Bundesministerium der Verteidigung
Sahra Wagenknecht
Sahra Wagenknecht

Bündnis Sarah Wagenknecht

Sahra Wagenknecht


Bundestagsabgeordnete, Bündnis Sarah Wagenknecht
Volker Wissing
Volker Wissing

Federal Minister for Transport and Digital Affairs

Volker Wissing


Federal Minister for Transport and Digital Affairs
Stefania Canali
Stefania Canali

Nittardi

Stefania Canali


Eigentümerin, Nittardi
Anna Christmann
Anna Christmann

BMWK/ Federal Government Coordinator for Aerospace

Anna Christmann


BMWK/ Federal Government Coordinator for Aerospace
Heike Freund
Heike Freund

Marvel Fusion

Heike Freund


Chief Operating Officer, Marvel Fusion
Markus Gabriel
Markus Gabriel

Bonn University; THE NEW INSTITUTE

Markus Gabriel


Direktor des IZPH & Leiter des Center for Science and Thought, Universität Bonn; Academic Director von THE NEW INSTITUTE
Agnes Heftberger
Agnes Heftberger

Microsoft Deutschland

Agnes Heftberger


Chairwoman of the Management Board, Microsoft Deutschland
Johannes Koch
Johannes Koch

DZ BANK

Johannes Koch


Board Member for Banking Strategy and Human Resources, DZ BANK
Golo Mauerer
Golo Mauerer

Bibliotheca Hertziana, Max-Planck-Institut für Kunstgeschichte, Rom

Golo Mauerer


Head of Library, Bibliotheca Hertziana, Max-Planck-Institut für Kunstgeschichte, Rom
Simone Menne
Simone Menne

Henkel, Siemens Energy, JCI, AmCham Germany

Simone Menne


Multi-supervisory board member; President of the American Chamber of Commerce Germany, Henkel, Siemens Energy, JCI, AmCham Germany
Tina Müller
Tina Müller

Weleda

Tina Müller


CEO, Weleda
Claudia Nemat
Claudia Nemat

Deutsche Telekom

Claudia Nemat


Board Member, Deutsche Telekom
Helmut Schönenberger
Helmut Schönenberger

UnternehmerTUM

Helmut Schönenberger


CEO, UnternehmerTUM

Information


Location

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
The legendary hotel is located directly at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's historic landmark. The SZ Wirtschaftsgipfel has been held in the traditional ballroom of the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin for over 15 years, reflecting the traditional splendor and impressive atmosphere of the hotel.

To ensure you have a pleasant stay, we have reserved a discounted contingent of rooms directly at the Hotel Adlon. You can request rooms based on availability directly at the hotel using the keyword “SZ Wirtschaftsgipfel 2024”.

Our evening events


Networking at the highest level. In addition to the classic panels on the three days of the congress, our two exclusive evening events are unique and exclusive.

Exclusive Evening at the Museum of Communication
The museum combines past and future under one roof and provides the location for the exclusive evening event on the first day of the congress. The dinner in the historic rooms of the museum offers all guests the opportunity to exchange ideas in an exclusive atmosphere.

Dress code: Business

Talk evening at the Palaissaal at the Hotel Adlon Berlin
In the magnificent Palaissaal and the associated foyer on the second floor of the Hotel Adlon, the talk evening by and with Wirtschaftsgipfel founder Marc Beise will take place on the evening of the second day of the congress. The evening promises entertainment - this year under the motto “Italy - a dream!”. A perfect opportunity for new contacts and inspiring discussions.

Dress code: business casual

Review 2023


Divided world, united Europe? - Time for a new beginning

On our review page for 2023 you will find highlight impressions and the entire coverage of the Süddeutsche Zeitung from three days of congress and two evening events.
Review 2023

SZ-Reporting

Find out more about the reports, features and interviews on our congress topic page.

Sponsors & Partners


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From 2007 until today


Every year, over 60 top executives from the worlds of business, politics, culture, science and sport take part in the panel discussion. Here you can find all the speakers who have spoken at Germany’s major business conference since 2007.

All speakers