The founders, the mission and what you can expect this year
Five years ago, two engineers and a former Formula 1 World Champion met to discuss the question: How do we create a more sustainable tomorrow?
Their answer: Through a platform that brings together all those who can create change in green technology: start-ups and corporations, environmental activists and politicians, researchers and CEOs. Because only through the exchange of ideas and strong partnerships will we be able to tackle the biggest challenge of our generation - climate change.
They launched the GREENTECH FESTIVAL in Berlin in 2019: Europe's largest sustainability festival. It showcases and celebrates ideas and innovation from all sectors - food, mobility, energy and infrastructure.
The mission: Net Zero before 2050. The GREENTECH FESTIVAL wants to showcase new ways and solutions for companies. That's why, in addition to research institutions and start-ups, it also offers industrial companies a stage and the opportunity to engage in a constructive and controversial exchange about their net zero strategy.
The aim: to inspire as many people as possible with green technologies and a sustainable lifestyle, and to encourage them to take action themselves.
What does that look like? Here you get an impression of the GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2022.
Bob Geldof and Elon Musk are among the first celebrity guests on stage at the GREEN AWARDS.
Robert Redford and Vivienne Westwood each received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Berlin GREEN AWARDS.
The British behavioral scientist Dr. Jane Goodall was s a virtual guest at the GREEN AWARDS 2021.
And because climate change is a global problem, this year's GTF will also be held in Singapore and Los Angeles.
The masterminds behind the GREENTECH FESTIVAL: sustainability entrepreneur Marco Voigt, Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg.
Like last year, the GREENTECH FESTIVAL will once again take place at the former Berlin TXL Airport. From 14 to 16 June. On the program are:
Panel discussions:
For example with Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. On our main stage, he will discuss the 1.5-degree target with leaders from science, politics and business - and talk about the risks and costs if we miss it.
Deep Dives:
Like the one by Judith Wemmers from Planted who will discuss the question: How will we feed 10 billion people in the future?
Best Practices:
Best practices: For example Bas Timmer's "sheltersuits." These are sleeping bags for the homeless that can be used as jackets. They are warm and water-repellent, made from recycled materials and sewn by refugees.
Highlight:
Will again be the GREEN AWARDS. The jury has already met to nominate the best ideas. But we won't reveal just yet who will receive the award in the end. You'll have to come and see for yourselves.
We look forward to seeing you.
Together we change the world for the better: Mission to Net Zero.
Images: Greentech, Ulf Büschleb; Getty Images; Markus Spiske (unplash.com); Nicolas Oswald; Robert Schlesinger; Dominik Tryba; Tony Dočekal; Team Nico Rosberg; earthobservatory.nasa.gov;