DLD Munich 2023: Speakers & Topics

The best place to see the future is at the foot of the Alps. DLD has a long tradition of inviting tomorrow’s stars today, from Nobel Prize winners to startup founders, and we’re ready to do it again.

DLD Munich is back in its familiar time slot, right at the beginning of the year, from January 12-14, 2023. Much else will be new, exciting and full of innovation. This includes our venue, the brand-new House of Communication in Munich’s trendy Werksviertel district – close to downtown, buzzing with life, and home to our partner, media agency Serviceplan Group.

While we continue to work on the DLD Munich program right until kick-off, here’s a sneak preview of speakers and topics. Of note, even though this list is long we cannot include everything and everyone.

Powering Sustainable Economies

Gone are the days when caring about people and planet was seen as bad for business. Today, the opposite is true: Customers, investors and employees expect companies to develop sustainable and responsible business models – think ESG investing, diversity and equality.

Mitigating the effects of climate change, and transitioning to green energy, are equally important to safeguarding the economy. DLD23 will shine a light on these important developments from different angles, with many thought leaders in their fields sharing their ideas.

First-Mover Advantage: Frontier Technologies

When you look at the world beyond NOW – our motto this year – there’s a lot on the horizon that promises to make our lives easier and doing business more efficient. Think satellite data, quantum computing, advanced robotics, blockchain, web3, biotechnology and, of course, artificial intelligence.

All of these technologies are still evolving and at various stages of maturity. So it’s a good idea to get expert insights if you want to take full advantage of them.

Innovating in Business and Society

The wealth of nations depends on government, business leaders and citizens finding common ground, and working hand-in-hand. This may not always be easy – but ultimately it pays off. We’re bringing together stakeholders from across the board to discuss solutions for shared progress.

Investing In Tomorrow

What are the secrets of successful investors? At DLD23, you’ll get a chance to hear from some of the best of them – and if you bump into them at the coffee bar: Ask them what they do right! But money is nothing without the right ideas, of course. So we’ll bring in founders of some of the most exciting startups in the world, to give you a 360-degree view of what’s happening in innovation right now.

Creative Impulses

The best ideas often seem to come out of nowhere – when you’re taking a break from work, watching a show, reading a book, visiting a museum or racing through virtual words. That’s why culture, arts, media and entertainment are an essential part of DLD: they make our lives richer, bring joy, happiness and bliss, paving the way to success.