DLD Munich 2025
January 16-18, 2025
We’re celebrating 20 years of shaping the future!
DLD began in 2005 with the mission to explore how the Internet would change our world. Today, a new set of technologies is shaping how we work and live – from AI, robotics and biotechnology to self-driving cars, nano satellites, quantum computers and many more.
But our goal remains the same: DLD brings together a diverse group of business leaders, world-class scientists, artists and designers, startup founders and investors – people who not only imagine a better future but are actively creating it.
Join us for DLD Munich from January 16-18, 2025, and be a part of this unique, vibrant community. Over the course of three days, top experts will share insights under this year’s motto Future Positive.
Contents
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Speaker Selection
Speaker Company
Astro Teller
Dr. Astro Teller oversees Alphabet’s moonshot factory X, which has spawned Waymo autonomous car, Verily Life Sciences, Google Brain and Wing delivery drones. Before joining Google’s parent company Alphabet, Astro was the co-founding CEO of Cerebellum Capital and the co-founding CEO of BodyMedia, a pioneer of wearable body monitoring systems.
Speaker ProfileMeredith Whittaker
Meredith Whittaker is the President of the Signal Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to secure global communication best known for its popular Signal Messenger app. Previously the co-founder of the AI Now Institute, Whittaker has advised many governments and civil society organizations on artificial intelligence, Internet policy, privacy and security.
Speaker ProfileAzeem Azhar
Azeem Azhar writes the popular Exponential View newsletter, which explains how society and the political economy are changing under the force of technology. He’s also the author of Exponential: How to Bridge the Gap Between Technology and Society and serves on the board of the Ada Lovelace Institute.
Speaker ProfileMarietje Schaake
Marietje Schaake is international policy director at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center, as well international policy fellow at the University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Between 2009 and 2019, she served as a Member of European Parliament.
Speaker ProfileWerner Vogels
In addition to being Amazon’s Chief Technology Officer, Werner Vogels is an engineer, architect, scientist, programmer, product guy, executive, disruptor, investor, mentor, advisor, analyst, academic, sales guy, entrepreneur, data analyst, system administrator, evangelist, debater, father, musician and biker.
Speaker ProfileMitchell Baker
As co-founder of the Mozilla Project, Mitchell Baker has been a driving force in promoting an open, innovative web accessible to all. She represents Mozilla – maker of the Firefox browser and other popular apps – in public, focusing on policy, open source, and community. Baker has received numerous awards, including being named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” and receiving the Webby Lifetime Achievement Award.
Speaker ProfileMoritz Schularick
Award-winning economist Moritz Schularick is President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and Professor of Economics at Sciences Po. His research spans macroeconomics, finance, international economics and economic history and has been published in many economic journals.
Speaker ProfileFrancesca Bria
A Professor at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose in London, Francesca Bria is an innovation economist working at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, economy, cities and society. Formerly the Chief Digital Technology Officer for the City of Barcelona, Bria is a member of the EU’s New European Bauhaus Roundtable and was President of CDP Venture Capital, the Italian National Innovation Fund.
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This list continues to grow while we’re adding more speakers.
Location
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House of Communication Munich
Friedenstr. 24
81671 Munich
Germany
If you arrive by car please use this address:
August-Everding-Straße 25
81671 Munich
Agenda
Thursday, January 16
Friday, January 17
Saturday, January 18
Please note that this is a preliminary agenda, subject to change without notice, as we keep updating the program.
Who’s Coming?
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What DLD Speakers Say
McKinsey & CompanyDLD is like a mental spa. You come and you’re refreshed with ideas and thoughts and challenges. And above all, it’s the people. Steffi and team have created something unique.- AmazonIf you work for a large American company, it is important to hear voices from all over the world. Because it’s easy to get locked into your own echo chamber in the U.S.
- Safaricom PLCDLD is the highlight of the beginning of the year for me, and for many people in the tech industry. Once you’re a DLD member, you become part of the community and you continue to add to the conversations that I hope will shape the future.
- Exponential ViewDLD is always in my calendar because I love coming here. Because of the energy, because of what you learn – but most importantly, because of the people that you meet.
- Artist & InnovatorI couldn’t be a bigger fan of DLD. There is something magical about the atmosphere and the warmth, and the personal connections. I feel like DLD has the best people, it has the best conversations and it has the best intentions.
- Union Square VenturesDLD is my favorite conference because it is a casual atmosphere, but at the same time it brings together people from very different backgrounds in intense exchanges that spur new ideas. Every time, I come away from DLD with a new idea to pursue.
Ticket Options
DLD Explorer
- Full Access to Three-Day Conference
- Free Food & Beverages
- Invitation to Friday Kraut Networking Event
- Networking App
- Invitation to the DLD Party (Friday)
DLD Pioneer
Includes all benefits of DLD Explorer plus…
- Invitation to the Bavarian State Reception (Thursday)
- Invitation to the Chairmen’s Dinner (Friday)
- VIP Registration / Fast-Lane
- Exclusive Access to the VIP & Speakers’ Lounge
- DLD Goodie
Please note that the event is invite-only (as always). If you wish to participate, fill out the application form, and we will get back to you as soon as we’ve reviewed your details. We look forward to hearing from you!
DLD25 Briefing
Fighting Back with Data
Impact Finance
Humans vs. Machines
Is Democracy An Endangered Species?
The EU-US Tech Gap
The Fine Balance of Regulation & Innovation
Partners
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