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Shaping the Future of AI: The Bavarian Approach
Bavaria aims to create a future where AI isn’t just a technological advancement, but a fundamental driver for economic prosperity, social well-being, and democratic resilience. Moderated by Ann-Kristin Achleitner (TUM),…
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Opening Keynote BAIOSPHERE
Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder opens his BAIOSPHERE track keynote at the DLD Future Hub conference by emphasizing his state’s global reputation as an innovation hub. He celebrates the state’s unique…
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Future Cities: Circular, Sustainable, Digital – Livable!
How can cities be reimagined as urban spaces where nature, culture, and technology coexist to create sustainable, inclusive communities? Thomas Girst (BMW Group) moderates a vibrant DLD Future Hub discussion…
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Closed Loops, Open Futures
How can the circular economy act as a strategic response to geopolitical tensions, particularly with regard to critical minerals and raw materials? That question lies at the heart of this…
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The Promptah No. 3: “Future Positive!”
In its third issue, DLD’s people magazine for curious minds highlights the rapid evolution of AI and celebrates Esther Dyson as a pioneer of using tech for good.
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Why Tristan Harris Fears a “Race to Recklessness” in AI
The famous tech ethicist sees great potential in artificial intelligence – but also the danger of further eroding the foundations of society. His solution? Balancing power with responsibility.
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DLD20s: These Young Innovators Are Shaping a Positive Future
Meet the brilliant minds who offer bold ideas to solving some of the world’s most trickiest problems, from improving social equality and education to taking AI to the next level.
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Meet the EuroStack: “The World Desperately Needs a Third Way”
Innovation economist Francesca Bria has developed a strategy for making Europe digitally autonomous. She explains how the EuroStack can boost the continent’s competitiveness.
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WE act creatively. WE lead with purpose. WE Are Family
The grand finale of DLD Munich 2025 brings together Nancy Hunt and Nile Rodgers, founders of the We Are Family Foundation, Ralph Simon, and Chmba Ellen Chilemba to celebrate the…
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Answers. Agents. AGI.
AI pioneer Richard Socher, founder of You.com, and journalist Jochen Wegner explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, from its current capabilities to its future impact on science and society. …
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From the Front Lines: Defending Europe
Moderated by Azeem Azhar, this DLD25 expert panel discussion delivers a frontline view of how exponential technologies – especially AI and drones – are reshaping modern warfare and defense in…
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How to Save Democracy from Tech
Are technology platforms becoming a threat to democracy? In this lively DLD25 session, moderator Matthew Bishop (Social Progress Imperative) discusses the outsize influence of tech billionaires and Silicon Valley giants…
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Welcome to Bavaria
In his optimistic and forward-looking DLD26 welcome keynote, Bavaria’s State Minister of Science and Arts, Markus Blume, emphasizes the state’s leadership in technology, research, and innovation. Reflecting on the conference’s theme, “It’s Going to Be Wild!”, Blume states that the current era,...
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Generative AI and the Future of Business
In his captivating DLD24 presentation, Michael Chui – a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) – analyzes the potential impact of generative AI on the global economy. Up to $4.4 trillion in annual value could be created, Chui says, with the...
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