Future Forum in Erlangen: Innovation Day 2025 for technology fans!
Erlangen-Höchstadt: Innovation Day 2025 on September 25th. Exchange on technology and growth with experts from FAU and business.

Future Forum in Erlangen: Innovation Day 2025 for technology fans!
In a world that is constantly changing, the...World Market Leader Innovation Day 2025on September 25, 2025 in Erlangen will provide an important forum to set the course for future technologies. This event is initiated by the Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach and the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) and aims to promote exchange between research, business and politics. The focus here is on the topics of robotics, biotechnology and defense technology as well as the competitiveness of technologies. According to fau.de, the Innovation Day will open with an on-site inspection at the Siemens equipment factory in Erlangen on September 24, 2025.
The first day of the event promises exciting insights and stimulating discussions. A highlight will be the panel discussion about the competitiveness of Germany and Europe. Supported by prominent speakers includingHorst von Buttlar, editor-in-chief of WirtschaftsWoche, andProf. Dr. Joachim Hornegger, President of FAU, will discuss the challenges and opportunities in a rapidly developing technology and economic world.
Inspiring keynotes and impulse lectures
The event will set further highlights with trend-setting keynotes.Wolfgang Kirsch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Fresenius Management, asks the question: “A new beginning in Germany: How does growth come back?”Elias Schneider, CEO of Codesphere, provides insights into the practice of AI transformation with his address “From Vision to Reality.” In addition to these great speakers, participants can look forward to keynote speeches, master classes and panels on topics such asSpacetech,Promoting innovationandData managementbe happy.
For the budding innovators and professionals, there is also a line-up of confirmed speakers, among othersProf. Dr. Sabina Jeschke, CEO of KI Park, andRainer Brehm, CEO Factory Automation Siemens Digital Industries. They will share their knowledge and experiences, inspiring the next generation of leaders. The FAU representatives also have a strong presence:Dr. Ricardo Grieshaber-Bouyerwill talk about biotechnology andProf. Dr. Sven Laumerhighlights digitalization in business and society.
FAU Innovation Days and a broad audience
The event will take place from September 22nd to 26th, 2025FAU Innovation Daystakes place, a series of events that showcase the innovative power of the FAU ecosystem. The target groups are diverse and include students, employees, researchers, business representatives and the general public. The event will offer not only experts but also interested laypeople the opportunity to learn more about the future of technology and to actively participate in the dialogue. Those interested can find further information at fau.eu.