Program machn Stage
Capital determines which ideas grow and which disappear. This panel brings together different perspectives.
Because today more than ever, investments are strategic decisions. Whether for traditional industry, start-ups or banks.
The focus is on the question of how private capital in Germany can be mobilised for innovation rather than short-term security.
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Autonomous systems, learning machines, humanoid visions... it sounds spectacular, but what does reality look like in practice?
This panel brings together research, industry and technology transfer and asks where robotics is creating measurable added value today, which processes it is actually transforming and where expectations of technical maturity are running ahead.
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How does China manage to bring innovations from idea to industrial implementation in record time, and what does this pace mean for Europe's competitiveness? Between bold pragmatism, digital infrastructure, and strategic industrial policy, experts discuss whether and how Germany and Europe need to redefine their own pace.
A conversation about speed, trust, and responsibility in times of global transformation. We deliberately want to frame the panel not as a geopolitical discussion, but as an economic and practical exchange of experiences, with a view to mutual learning about innovation and implementation processes.
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Climate targets, environmental responsibility and industrial competitiveness will determine which technologies secure the lead.
This panel brings together technology-neutral perspectives from industry, intelligent energy logic and new nuclear energy concepts.
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How can companies effectively strengthen their IT security and digital resilience in an increasingly uncertain environment? The focus is on attack patterns, typical vulnerabilities, and effective countermeasures. In addition, the seminar will explain what NIS-2 specifically means and how responsibilities, processes, and verifiability can be set up in a meaningful way. Another focus is on reducing digital dependencies. The goal is to view security as a combination of technology, organization, and attitude for greater digital self-determination.
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Expand your own R&D or buy in innovation? This panel discusses whether speed and new business models are better developed within the company itself or through targeted collaboration with start-ups.
The speakers use concrete examples to show when efficiency wins – and when bold experimentation is the better way forward.
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7:00 p.m.: Joint finale on the Haufe Group Stage
Presentation of the Baden-Württemberg Start-up Award and opening of the networking party
The winners of the state-wide "Start-Up BW Elevator Pitches" competition will be honoured at the Baden-Württemberg Start-up Award ceremony.
Immediately afterwards, the networking party will provide an opportunity for exchange, investor discussions and new partnerships.
Experience how industry is picking up speed.
Secure your ticket now for the Käpsele Innovation Festival 2026 on 16th July 2026 at the SICK Arena in Freiburg.
Our other stages
Haufe Group Stage
This is where strategic acumen meets genuine foresight – experience how thought leaders are shaping markets and making the future a reality today.
uptownBasel Stage
Experience the architecture of innovation first-hand: observe how digital infrastructure creates real impact – and what this means for tomorrow's practice.
AEPIKUR Stage
New markets, new rules: observe change in action and recognise which alliances will define tomorrow's economic reality.
Dr. Falk Pharma Stage
From pitch to scaling: Feel the entrepreneurial spirit live on stage and see how innovative ideas turn into real growth.
Coming soon:
Additional festival areas
- Masterclasses
- Experience stations
- Live podcasts
- Networking area