Käpsele is definitely on a par with all the other conferences I attend around the world.
Our Käpsele Program for 2026
1 day. 5 stages. 1,500 people making things happen.
On 16 July 2026 at the SICK Arena in Freiburg, a space will be created for ideas that drive industry forward, for perspectives that shape the future, and for encounters that give rise to partnerships.
Discover our catalyst for the future across five stages.
An overview of our stages
Haufe Group Stage
About strategies that move markets.
And people who are ready to implement them.
uptownBasel Stage
The architecture of innovation.
From digital infrastructure to real impact.
AEPIKUR Stage
New markets. New alliances. New rules of the game.
How change is becoming economic reality.
Dr Falk Pharma Stage
Pitch. Scale. Repeat.
The stage for entrepreneurial spirit and growth.
Highlight Panel
Game-changing transformation: How Europe's companies are picking up speed again
Europe needs to pick up the pace. What are the real game changers in leadership, culture, technology and decision-making?
Three prominent figures from the German business world provide insights behind the scenes and offer ideas for initiating concrete changes in your own company.
Speakers
• Joe Kaeser, former CEO of Siemens, international business and industry leader: stands for strategic foresight, industrial transformation and global competitiveness.
• Aya Jaff, tech entrepreneur and author, one of the defining voices of the digital generation: stands for the digital future, speed, tech mindset and a new generation of innovators.
• Birte Hackenjos, CEO of Haufe Group, stands for transformation, leadership and the question of what role responsibility and the use of innovative technology play in a successful future.
"Global perspectives. Regional innovative strength."
Robin Rombach
CEO, Black Forest Labs
Choose your Käpsele adventure
The Founder’s Track
From idea to investment. Find your masterclasses and meet the right investors.
The Path to Transformation
Game-changing Transformation: How to make established companies future-proof and agile.
The Tech & Deep Dive
Code, AI & Innovation. Experience in-depth sessions on the tech stages and meet experts such as Robin Rombach.
The Future of Healthcare
The future of medicine and care. Meet the industry’s innovators and discuss new approaches.
The Greentech Hub
Technology meets sustainability. Discover green solutions, smart approaches and forward-looking environmental technologies.
The Future of Work
How are AI tools changing our jobs? Shape modern working environments and discover how to inspire talent in the age of New Work.
Plan your day just the way you like it
Interactive stations
Experience innovation first-hand at our interactive stands. Discover the 15 interactive stations that make the festival an unforgettable journey into the future.
Masterclasses
Your registration includes access on both days of the festival, with all masterclasses already fully included in the ticket price.
Keep track of things
Where are the most exciting activity zones? Which keynote is taking place on which stage? And where can you get your next cold drink? Leave your sense of direction in standby mode – we’ve got the map for your festival experience.
Frequently asked questions about the programme
All speakers will be listed on our website by June 2026.
Yes, you must register in advance via the Talque app – this will be available from mid-June. It will not be possible to register on the day.
Most of the programme will be in German, but this year we have a whole series of exciting panels in English as part of our stage programme, running from 10:00 to 18:00.
The programme will not be filmed or posted online.
Yes, the Talque app gives you an overview of all the panels and interactive stations, and you can sign up for masterclasses directly.
We’ll have plenty of headphones available for everyone at the venue, but you’re, of course, welcome to bring your own and use them to listen to the podcast livestreams.