In times of rapid change, dystopia and populism we need to focus on what needs to be done to create a future we all want to live in.

We have to unite to shape what’s going to be next – in society, politics, technology, arts, culture, for our planet and environment.

Join us for a three-day-festival in Munich fully packed with visionary thoughts, business insights and networking – and more than 100 speakers from all over the world!

A New-York-Times-Bestselling-Author, a true Peace-Fighter, international Futurists, an Oscar-Nominee, a Game-Of-Thrones-Actor, Corporate-Executives and so much more – we are looking forward to welcome 100 speakers from all over the world on our stages – check out our first speaker announcements and stay tuned for more to come.

We are expecting more than 1.000 attendees from all over Europe. They all care about our future and have a major stake in shaping it.
They work for medium-sized and large corporations and are responsible for strategy, innovation, technology and transformation topics.
To spice it up we add a couple of innovative startup Founders and creative students.

There will be massive changes to our society through various factors – positive and negative changes. Join us for a deep-dive into what will be next and how politics are going to support or endanger those movements.

Technology and data will be a big enabler for various improvements of our lives. This topic track will have an intensive look at what is going to happen, what technologies will have the biggest impact and how data will help.

Our planet will survive whatever humanity is going to do. But if we are not going to find solutions to avoid global warming we are not going to be able to live on this planet forever. Let’s have a look at what can be done!

What will the future of arts and culture look like? What trends are going to impact these fields? Let’s have an optimistic outlook on what might happen and also take a look what has to be done to protect the good.

Companies need to become more innovative to survive constant and rapid change. What can be done to improve corporate innovation?

Flying taxis, e-mobility and more: What’s next in mobility? Let’s have a look at upcoming developments.

We all want to live longer and healthier – what technologies and developments are going to change healthcare in the next couple of years?

Are we still going to shop in stationary shops? Or are we going to buy everything online? Let’s explore the latest trends and upcoming developments!

The future of real estate and construction will be digital – at least when it comes to planning, building, managing and selling properties. Join us for a journey into a business that used to be fully non-digital.

The 48forward Festival is Europe's most holistic future festival and one of the most important gatherings for innovation topics worldwide.
Join the event to learn more about the future of your business and our society!