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Supported by strong partners
The Future Convention is supported by key institutions in the Stuttgart region. They stand for responsibility and the joint shaping of the future.
Participants to date:
- Stuttgart Region Association
- Stuttgart Region Chamber of Industry and Commerce
- Stuttgart Region Chamber of Crafts
- IG Metall Stuttgart Region
- Stuttgart Region Economic Development Agency
- Stuttgart University and Science Region Association
- Additional partners from business and academia
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Help shape the future.
The challenges of our time can only be overcome together. The Zukunftskonvent thrives on the commitment of its participants.
Share your perspectives, ideas, and experiences—and become part of a strong network for the future of the Stuttgart region.
- Dr. Alexander Lahl, Regional Director of VRS
"Major transformation issues can only be resolved at the regional level. That is why the Stuttgart Region Future Convention brings together key stakeholders. Here, joint responses are developed to create solutions with broad appeal."
Michael Kaiser, Managing Director of WRS
“The Stuttgart region should remain an attractive place to live and work in the future. Key factors for achieving this include strong innovation transfer, consistent diversification, and the continued expansion of the regional startup ecosystem. It is also crucial to get people on board—with qualifications tailored to the demands of the job market.”
- Dr. Susanne Herre, Executive Director
“The Stuttgart region is one of the most innovative economic regions in Europe. To ensure that this remains the case, we must actively shape the future. The Future Convention brings together stakeholders from business, academia, and politics to jointly develop visions for the region’s future.”
- Peter Friedrich, CEO
“The major challenges of the future will be tackled on the ground—in small businesses, on construction sites, and in workshops. To turn ideas into concrete solutions for the energy transition and infrastructure, the regional skilled trades sector needs a strong network of industry and research partners, as well as a reliable political framework. Ultimately, this also ensures regional economic growth.”
- Liane Papaioannou, Chief Executive Officer
“Employees are the true drivers of transformation. Through training, employee participation, and investment, the Stuttgart region can demonstrate that industrial change can be managed in a socially successful manner.”
- Prof. Dr. Peter Middendorf, President of the University of Stuttgart
“Technological breakthroughs are crucial for the future of our industry. With its universities, research institutions, companies, and startups, the Stuttgart region is ideally positioned to translate research findings into innovation and value creation more quickly through transdisciplinary collaboration.”
