Innovate. Transform. Scale.
Leading Air Technology into the Next Era.

ebm‑papst Innovation Summit 2025

Under the motto “Innovate. Transform. Scale.” we warmly invite you to discuss, rethink, and shape the future of air technology with us. Meet selected decision-makers from the industry. Discover powerful innovations and get inspired for your applications. Listen to keynote speeches by renowned experts and visionaries. And gain valuable ideas for your success.

Registration

REGISTER NOW for the event until October 17th at the latest

The number of participants is limited. Please note that costs for the event, accommodation and transportation between the locations will be covered by ebm‑papst. Travel expenses to and from Heilbronn are to be borne by the participants.

Agenda

This agenda may be subject to change

Schedule: Innovation Summit Day 1 – November 18

Schedule Innovation Summit Day 2 – November 19

External keynote speakers

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Guido H. Baltes,
expert in strategy, innovation and transformation

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Guido H. Baltes is Director of the IST Institute for Strategic Innovation & Transformation at Constance University of Applied Sciences, visiting professor at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, and at the Rady School of Management, University of California, San Diego. As an expert in strategic transformation and innovation, he combines executive and entrepreneurial experience with internationally recognized research.

For more than a decade, his research has focused on design issues in the context of corporate entrepreneurship for implementing ambidexterity ("two-handed organization") and strategic innovation. Based on his expertise, he regularly supports companies and coaches C-level executives in their strategic transformation and innovation-driven growth strategies.

Tim Roder,
Unit Manager Business Development, IPAI

Tim Roder has been with IPAI since February 2024, where he is responsible for the business development of the Heilbronn AI innovation ecosystem. Prior to that, he worked at the Japanese technology group Fujitsu for 13 years, where his last responsibility lay with initiating digital transformation and innovation projects as Digital Transformation Manager. With a total of over twenty years of experience in the IT industry in various specialist and management roles with international customers in the private and national public sector, he has extensive digitalization and industry expertise.

Workshops Day 2

On event day 2 (November 19), workshops on the following topics will take place. Please register for two workshops you would like to attend using the registration form:

1. Circularity

Host: Pascal Köhler, Business Innovation & Marketing ebm‑papst neo

Moderator / Keynote Speaker: xxx

Beschreibung: xxx


2. Digital Solutions

Host: Waldemar Wagner, Solution Management ebm‑papst neo

Moderator / Keynote Speaker: xxx

Beschreibung: xxx


3. Topic REF

Host: xxx

Moderator / Keynote Speaker: xxx

Beschreibung: xxx


4. Topic ACV

Host: xxx

Moderator / Keynote Speaker: xxx

Beschreibung: xxx

Logistical & Further Information

To keep the carbon footprint of our event as low as possible, we recommend using public transportation or forming carpools with colleagues. During the event, we will also ensure a sustainable implementation through various measures – such as avoiding single-use materials, separating waste consequently, offering regional and seasonal food, and using resource-efficient technical equipment.

Event Location

The event will take place in the AULA and KONFERENZBEREICH of the Bildungscampus Heilbronn.

Address: Platz am Bollwerksturm 2, 74072 Heilbronn

The location is 15 min walking distance from Heilbronn Main Train Station and 10 min walking distance from the hotel.

If you arrive by car, please park at “Parkhaus Mitte” (Weipertstraße 51, 74076 Heilbronn)

https://bildungscampus.hn/en/mobility


Hotel

Hotel bookings will be made by the ebm‑papst team according to the arrival and departure dates provided during registration. The costs for hotel accommodation, including breakfast and parking, will be covered by ebm‑papst.

Premier Inn Hotel Heilbronn City Centre

Address: Platz am Bollwerksturm 2, 74072 Heilbronn

Check-In: 15:00 / Check-Out: 11:00

https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/germany/baden-wurttemberg/heilbronn/heilbronn-city-centre.html


Evening Event

The evening event will take place at Club Kaiser SkyBar Heilbronn. Shuttle service from the hotel and back will be provided.

Address for individual arrivals: Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 9d, 74076 Heilbronn


Dress code

The dress code of the event is business casual.


Language of the event

The event, including all presentations and formats, will be held in English.


Contact

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our event team at any time (Helene Wolny, Helene.Wolny@de.ebmpapst.com, Tel: +49 (7938) 81 8741) or reach out to your sales contact person.