Transcultural Perspectives on Transformations: As technological, social, and ecological transformations accelerate, the upcoming years will demand innovative approaches to business models, leadership, organizational strategies, and collaboration across various stakeholders. The event offers a unique platform to explore these transformations and transitions through a transcultural lens, bringing together best practices and insights from different regions.
Here you will find an overview of the agenda:
13th November 2025, 13:30-17:00 (CET), Zeppelin University – Student-focused Lab (two internal workshops for ZU & TSRG students in English)
👉 Participation is free. Register here as a ZU student for November 13: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1761827366079?aff=oddtdtcreator
14th November 2025, 13:00-17:30 (CET), Zeppelin University & Online
👉 Participation is free. Register here for November 14: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/transcultural-leadership-summit-2025-tickets-1672779481459?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 13 | Zeppelin University
13:30 to 15:00 pm (CET)
Workshop 1: Mindset Matters – Innovation in Times of Change with Vetter Pharma
How can we stay innovative when everything around us is shifting? In this hands-on workshop by Vetter Pharma, you’ll discover how a flexible mindset and a change of perspective can spark creativity and unlock new ideas.
15:00 pm
☕ Break and Networking (Coffee, Cake and Culture)
15:30 to 17:00 pm
Workshop 2: Elevate Your Mindset: How Diversity Shapes Future-Ready Organizations
What does it take to build an inclusive and innovative workplace? In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how cultural diversity can become a real driver of creativity, collaboration, and growth. Using the Elevate Self-Assessment Tool, you’ll discover how organizations reflect on diversity — from their values and leadership styles to everyday communication and teamwork.
November 14 | Zeppelin University & Online
13:00 pm (CET)
Welcome address
TCN & BICÂ
13:15 pm
Opening Keynotes: Transformations – How to engage with all of them?
Impulses and discussion with Steffen Erath (Head of Innovation & Sustainability, Hansgrohe SE) and James Bridle (Artist, Writer & Technologist)
14:00 pm
What are you bringing to the table?
Transcultural World Café with all participants online and onsite
15.30 pm
☕ Break and Networking (Coffee, Cake and Culture)
16:00 pm
Transformations – What to expect at the workplace? An Interview with Cawa Younosi
16:25 pm
Glimpses from the TCN
16:35 pm
Panel Discussion – How do we address digital transformation in different regions?
Eva Simone Lihotzky (Global AI Lead for the Serviceplan Group)
Prof. Dr. Matthias Weiss (Zeppelin University)
Bonza Majozi (University of Pretoria)
Prof. Dr. Gabriel Cogo (FGV EAESP)
Sook-Jung Dofel (Director General of Academy for International Cooperation)
17:20 pm
Transformations – What next?
17:30 pm
End | Casual get-together with food & drinks