The green technology wave
Your guide to green technologies of the future
From renewable energy and smart infrastructure to the circular economy: find out which innovations are driving change and how businesses can benefit from them. Sustainability is no longer merely a matter of image, but the key driver of long-term economic success. Discover strategic approaches and technological tools to make your own business future-proof and climate-neutral.
Your day at Käpsele
Raphael Gielgen (Vitra) will show you, in no uncertain terms, how modern working environments are changing around the world. If you don’t listen to this, you’ll lose your best people tomorrow.
Where: Haufe Group Stage
The AI era presents us with challenges. Rather than dogma, the future now calls for critical thinking, intuition and empathy. A thought-provoking talk on how we can shape this transformation with both our minds and hearts – courageously, humanely and with confidence.
Where: Haufe Group Stage
Make the most of this opportunity to try out green tech projects for yourself.
Our recommended hands-on stations:
- Sensor-based hedge trimming by StraightCut
- Automatic plant watering system by MS Solutions
- Fraunhofer Innovation Space Freiburg by the Fraunhofer Centre of Excellence for Sustainability in Freiburg
- Real milk made from cells – the future of nutrition from Senara GmbH
- Drones in viticulture by the Viticulture 4.0 Competence Centre
12:00: Podcast: Those declared dead live on: Does the solar industry in Germany still have a future?
Those declared dead live on: Does the German solar industry still stand a chance against China’s market power? Using the example of the successful Freiburg-based start-up NexWafe and the latest insights from Fraunhofer ISE, this panel will examine the state of the energy transition on our doorstep. An exciting in-depth look at global market pressures, innovation and genuine competitiveness.
Where: Haufe Group Stage
Those who make decisions faster shape the future! Joe Kaeser (Siemens Energy & Daimler Truck) challenges the risk aversion prevalent in business and politics. A thought-provoking talk, rich in analytical depth, on the willingness to take responsibility and courage as strategic resources in uncertain times.
Where: Haufe Group Stage
How European companies are regaining momentum. Understand the strategic pain points of established corporations – that’s exactly where your sales pitches come in.
Where: Haufe Group Stage
From knowledge to action: In this interactive session, sustainability becomes something you can experience first-hand. Divided into three groups, participants will analyse emissions data, interpret CO₂ equivalents and develop concrete measures to reduce CO₂ emissions. Go home not just understanding CO₂ footprints, but able to calculate them yourself.
Between climate targets and industrial competitiveness: the question of tomorrow’s energy supply has long been a matter of economic advantage. This panel brings together technology-neutral perspectives from traditional industry, smart energy systems and new nuclear energy concepts to set the course for a secure and sustainable energy supply.
Where: machn Bühne
From intention to action: decarbonisation is not a topic for the future – it starts now. In this interactive masterclass, Sofia Goncalves da Silva and Christoph Armbruster (badenova Wärmeplus) will show how the green transition can be successfully achieved in practice. Using real-life projects as examples, you’ll learn how decarbonisation can be implemented pragmatically, cost-effectively and step by step within your own organisation, taking regional conditions into account.
Where: FWTM Iglu
The Lions’ Hour kicks off at 6.00 pm! Four brave start-ups will take to the stage to present their visions and face the investors’ tough judgement. A gripping programme exploring the perfect pitch, strategic questions and the decision as to which idea has what it takes to be the next big market success.
Where: Dr Falk Pharma Stage
Presentation of the Baden-Württemberg Start-up Award and a major networking party. Make contacts at the intersection of medicine, AI, industry and venture capital.
Where: Haufe Group Stage
Bonus
Green Deep Dives on day 2!
Your Käpsele ticket is also valid for 17 July! On this extra masterclass day, you’ll gain practical insights into the green technologies of tomorrow:
Our masterclass recommendation:
EU Funding Booster for your Innovation
Date: 17 July 2026
Time: 11:00 – 11:45
Implementing the circular economy – from product sales to extended value creation
Date: 17 July 2026
Time: 13:00 – 13:45
Where: Lokhalle Freiburg
Plan your day just the way you like it
Stage programme
Our varied programme of talks, debates and keynote speeches. Here you’ll find full details of the speakers and the complete schedule for your day. et.
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.