Christian Hartel
Wacker Chemie AG
Dr. Christian Hartel is President & CEO of Wacker Chemie AG, a chemical-sector company that aims to strike a balance between economic, ecological and social responsibilities. Dr. Hartel is also Vice President of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI).
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Decarbonizing Industry
Industries, particularly energy-intensive ones like steel and chemical production, contribute significantly to global emissions and the climate crisis. This DLD24 session, moderated by Christiaan Hetzner (Fortune) brings together experts from science and business…
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Renewable Energies: Key Enabler of a Circular Economy
If we want to power a greener, cleaner future we need clean energy. Because everything we produce and consume requires energy – mostly in the form of electricity. Are wind, water and sunlight…
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Energy: Now & Beyond Now
There’s no shortage of energy in nature. Wind, the sun and ocean tides produce more energy than we will ever need – we just haven’t managed to harvest it properly and make the…
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DLD Future Hub: Impact of AI
AI and the circular economy take center stage at the DLD Future Hub from September 9-11, 2025, in Munich. The three-day event brings together experts across various disciplines…
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DLD Munich 2024
DLD24 brought together experts from business, science and culture. Revisit this exciting event here with talks, videos, images…
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DLD Circular 2023
This event explored the vision of a circular economy and how technological advances can foster innovative business concepts and societal transformation – shaping a sustainable world.
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