An Event That Sets New Standards
On November 22, 2024, the Culture and Congress Center Kornwestheim once again transformed into the hotspot for motivation, leadership, and creative exchange. The Speakers Excellence Slam 2024 brought together 280 minutes of power, 28 outstanding experts, a top-class jury of nearly 30 industry professionals, and more than 200 enthusiastic guests – both live and online.
The result? An event that set new standards.
7 Minutes That Change Everything
In the dynamic slam format, participants had exactly seven minutes to convince the jury and the audience. Whether newcomers or established experts, the speakers delivered concentrated inspiration, presented unique ideas, and proved that passion can make the stage come alive.
The Winners of the Speakers Excellence Slam 2024
At the Speakers Excellence Slam 2024, outstanding speakers were honored in eight categories for their impressive presentations:
Category: Communication & Motivation
🏆 Ursula Cerny – "DES HOMA SCHO IMMA SO GMOCHT – Enjoying Work"
Category: Personality & Success
🏆 Dorota Welz – "From the Keyboard to the Fast Lane – How Music Changed My Life"
Category: Marketing, Sales & Service
🏆 Thomas Tornatzky – "BRAND. POWER. REVENUE. The Underestimated Power of Storytelling in Brand Communication"
Category: Management, Leadership & Change
🏆 Angela Barzen – "The Lioness in Leadership – Seizing Opportunities"
Category: Digitalization, Innovation & Future
🏆 Prof. Dr. Moritz Behm – "Innovate or Stagnate: The Courage to Embrace Uncertainty"
Special Awards
Customer Award: 🏆 Björn Renz – "Dead Ends Are Just Road Signs"
Agency Award: 🏆 Meryl Deep – "Of Lipstick & Life Dreams: How to Find the Courage to Live Your True Self"
Audience Award: 🏆 Bastian Breitenborn – "The Art of Letting People Buy – Empathetic Sales for Sustainable Success"
Exclusive Special Prize: 🏆 Erlijn van Genuchten – "Digital Security and Sustainability in Business – The Path to Long-Term Success" (including a 3-hour PR coaching session with Petra Spiekermann)
A Day Full of Power and Inspiration
The prestigious jury, consisting of corporate clients, industry experts, and top speakers, evaluated the presentations based on talent, rhetoric, timing, emotion, and audience impact. Through an interactive live voting, the audience contributed to selecting the winners and intensifying the atmosphere on-site.
👉 "The Speakers Excellence Slam 2024 impressively demonstrated that strong ideas, combined with passion and expertise, can change the world." – Speakers Excellence Organizing Team
Special highlights of the evening were the star guests:
Daniel Stock
Uta Pippig
Annabell Whitney
They captivated the audience with inspiring insights, impressive stories, and moving music.
A Big Thank You
Our thanks go to all participants who made the slam an absolute highlight with their creativity and dedication. We also extend our gratitude to the jury and the audience, who enriched the event with their feedback and engagement.
🎤 We are already looking forward to the Speakers Excellence Slam 2025! 🚀
