WHY BE MORE?

be more is an invitation to go beyond the expected.
To think wider.

To question what feels familiar. To open up new perspectives on progress, technology, leadership, society, and the future.

It is about creating space for impulses that challenge us, ideas that move us, and conversations that stay with us.

With three editions already behind us, be more has grown into a platform that brings together people, perspectives, and topics that help us look ahead with more curiosity, courage, and openness.

The Learning Festival continues here

The Learning Festival does not end when the sessions are over. It continues here.

The be more Community is the digital extension of be more #26 - a place where inspiration, impulses, and ideas come together in one shared space.

Now in its third edition, the platform brings the spirit of the Learning Festival beyond the event itself: deeper, more focused, and available at your own pace.

Whether you want to revisit a powerful keynote, catch up on a session you missed, dive deeper into a topic, or simply explore what sparked curiosity across the community - This is your place to start.
Here you will find condensed highlights, key takeaways, deep-dive materials, speaker impulses, links, and further resources curated for different learning speeds and different levels of depth.

Let’s keep on learning.

#Speed Up Progress

Progress has never moved faster. But what does it take to turn speed into meaningful change? Answered by Thomas Schmall and Zhizheng Zhang.

#Factory Forward

Production is entering a new era: AI, robotics and automation are redefining how factories operate. Discussed by Uwe Wieland, Jürgen Unser, Christian Piechnick and Jörg Clobes.

#Global Markets

Economic power is shifting faster than ever before. Ludwig Fazel, Zhizheng Zhang and Sasa Aleksic discuss who will set the pace for the future and what organizations must do to stay ahead.

#Fact, Trust, Clarity

What happens when any piece of news can go viral in seconds and everyone becomes a broadcaster? Brigitte von Haacke, Dr. Thomas Steg and Andreas Groß discuss how companies can remain capable of acting.

#The Pioneer Mindset

How can leaders provide direction, build trust and make bold decisions in times of constant change? Nicole Brandes, Edith Gerhardt and Anika Stappenbeck explore what it takes to lead as a pioneer.

#Group Charging

By 2030+, charging will become an invisible part of a fully integrated energy system. Discussed with Robert Barrosa, Joschi Jennermann, Rueben Munger, Christoph Bornschein, Dr. Evelyn Handick and Martin Roemheld.

#Group Battery

The Future of Battery Technology Battery technology is evolving rapidly. Disscused with Jörg Hoffmann, Silvia-Luna Yzaguirre Sánchez, Dr. Ingke Grau, Dr. Linda Brinkhaus and Dr. Daniel Burow.

#Group Components

Is there a future for automotive production beyond fully autonomous manufacturing? Jana Rosche will discuss this with Dr. Uwe Wieland, Dr.-Ing. Steffen Ihlenfeldt, Christian Piechnick and Dr. Maja Göpel.

#Work Unfiltered

Transformation is not only about technology and business models. Dr. Maja Göpel, Daniela Cavallo and Thomas Schmall explore how organizations can stay ahead while bringing people along on the journey.

#Brain Forward

Progress is accelerating, but can our brains keep up? Andrea Morgan-Schönwetter and Prof. Dr. Martin Korte explore the science of neuroplasticity.

#Digital Nations

While some countries have rapidly digitized entire public services, others are still struggling with paper-based processes. Explored by Dr. Jörg Clobes, Manuel Kilian and Thomas Saueressig.

#Beyond Speed

Discover how leaders can remain clear headed when speed, complexity and uncertainty reach their limits with Nicola Winter and Claudius Colsman.

#The Innovation Race

While others are building the future, is Europe moving fast enough to help shape it? Explored with Lâle Karahan, Cyriac Roeding and André Loesekrug-Pietri.

#Human or Technology

Does technology always lead to better decisions, or does the human factor become even more important when the pressure is on? Explored by Dr. Felix Brych and Sebastian Rudolph.

#Beyond Biology

How much of our performance is written in our biology and how much can we actively shape? Join Dr. Katharina Bruderek, Prof Dr. Christine Falk and Thomas Korompai for a fascinating look at the future of health and performance.

#Roots of Progress

What can one of the world’s oldest cultures teach us about progress? Discover with Hans Reitz and the people of Huin Kuin how sustainable progresses begins with understanding our connection with the world around us.

#AI Acceleration

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way we work and solve problems, Bilal Zafar and Linessa Piteau explore how organizations can harness AI to drive smarter decisions, greater creativity and sustainable progress.

#Beyond Limits

Sebastian Steudtner, world record big wave surfer, and Oliver Blume discuss with Thomas Schmall what it takes to push boundaries and create momentum in environments defined by uncertainty and speed.