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More initiatives of the Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft

German Creative Economy Summit 2025: Program Highlights

On March 5 and 6, 2025, the German Creative Economy Summit will once again take place in Hamburg, the largest national industry get-together for the entire creative industry at the location Kampnagel. We have put together a few program tips for you.

The German Creative Economy Summit 2024. Photo by Jan-Marius Kampnagel
The German Creative Economy Summit 2024. Photo by Jan-Marius Kampnagel

In addition to the exciting speakers and agenda highlights at the German Creative Economy Summit (GCES), here are a few tips that you should not miss.

Tickets are available at: Tickets

Click here for the entire program (in German).

Check out our GCES Program Tips

Ask me Anything: The games industry, its connections and potentials

On the panel, founders Manny Hachey, Co-Founder of Positive Impact Games, and Maurice Hagelstein, CEO of Tiny Roar, will answer any questions the audience may have about the games industry - and show new potential for other areas of the creative industries. 
Stage Foyer, March 6, 1 p.m.

New Leadership: Paths to inclusive and sustainable leadership culture

Among other things, this panel will shed light on how companies can deal with the growing need to integrate gender, diversity, technology, and sustainability into their management structures.
Stage K6, March 5, 2:45 p.m.

The German Creative Economy Summit in March 2024 at Kampnagel. Photo by Jan-Marius Komorek.

Cash & Care: Negotiating fees, achieving fair pay, planning retirement provisions

The panel with Anissa Brinkhoff, Sandra Klug, and Selina Haupt will discuss good negotiations for fees, overcoming the gender pay gap, and give tips on how (not only) self-employed people can take care of their pension.
Stage K4, March 5, 5 p.m.

State of the German Internet - and what that means for the creative industries

Philipp Westermeyer, founder of OMR and Managing Director of ramp106, gives his legendary keynote “State of the German Internet” every year. Nina Sonnenberg talks to him about trends in the digital industry, challenges for marketers, and pioneering best cases.
Stage K6, March 5, 5:30 p.m.

Stop the digital frenzy - 6 hacks for more focus, productivity & mental recovery

Memory trainer and systemic coach Lena Wittneben provides entertaining and interactive impulses for more mental relaxation, focus, and productivity.
Stage K4, March 6, 2:30 p.m.


All further information about the Summit can be found at: https://german-creative-economy-summit.de/

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