Stuttgart Knowledge Forum 2025: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Disruption in Focus
A Day Full of Inspiration, Innovation, and Impulses
On October 20, the Porsche Arena Stuttgart will transform into a hub for future topics. This year’s Stuttgart Knowledge Forum is all about artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial courage.
Sascha Lobo & Christoph Keese: Thinking and Shaping the Future
When the spotlight shines on Sascha Lobo, digital provocation meets economic foresight. Together with Silicon Valley expert Christoph Keese, he discusses the topic of digital disruption – arguably the most pressing buzzword in today’s economy.
Disruption means replacing existing structures through radical innovations. Or as Henry Ford put it: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.”
Why Self-Cannibalization Is Sometimes the Best Strategy
Lobo argues: Companies must be willing to question their own business models – and, if necessary, replace them before someone else does. Disruptive innovations don’t arise from comfort but from creative destruction.
Top-Level Panel with Experts from Business and Politics
At the FutureTalk, the following experts will participate:
- Stefan Krebs, Chief Information Officer of the state of Baden-Württemberg
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Gröner, Media Management Expert
- Max Wittrock, Founder of MyMuesli
- René Büst, Cloud and AI Specialist
- Moderated by Dr. Wolfram Weimer
They will show how broadband infrastructure, startup culture, and networked technologies can strengthen Germany’s digital future.
More than Technology: Sales, Leadership, Personality
Beyond technology, soft skills are also in the spotlight:
- Ingo Vogel: Emotional communication in sales
- Mike Dierssen: The mindset of top salespeople
- Frieder Gamm: Negotiating with the mindset of a champion
- Thomas M. Stein: Strategies from the music business
- Dr. Marco Freiherr von Münchhausen: Motivation & mental strength
- Stephan Landsiedel: Self-programming for success
Live Hosting & Mental Magic
The day will be charmingly moderated by Susanne Schöne and Mario Schmidt – with a mind-blowing performance by mentalist Torsten Havener.
Conclusion: A Day to Remember
Anyone attending the Stuttgart Knowledge Forum will leave with new perspectives, practical impulses, and plenty of motivation.
