Please note that due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, for 1E9 THE_CONFERENCE 2021 the in Bavaria recommended 2G+ rules apply. This means that only people who can show proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID 19 or have recovered from it AND that have been tested negative on COVID19 (rapid or PCR test no older than 24h) will be granted access to the event.

Apart from that, regulation now requires you to wear a FFP2 mask during the event, except when you're eating and drinking or sitting at your table.

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We live in a time full of opportunities. Through Web3, NFTs, and the Metaverse, we can create a better Internet. The combination of biology and technology is saving lives. But at the same time, our planet is on the brink of collapse. How do we get order out of this chaos?

Thinking about the motto for this year's conference, we were struck by how polarized public discourse has become. Too often we end up in "us versus them” situations. But it’s not nature or technology, analog life or digital life, privacy or comfort, profit or impact. We don’t have to choose between the old economy and the new economy.

Let’s not fall back into the same divisive patters again and again. Let’s create and celebrate collaborative solutions for a better future. Therefore, our motto for this year is: Synthese. (Which, by the way, is the German word for Synthesis.)

Featuring over 30 visionary speakers and artists, including:

• Ugur Sahin, CEO, BioNTech SE
• Dr. Özlem Türeci, CMO, BioNTech SE
• PhD Katalin Karikó, Senior Vice President RNA Protein Replacement Therapies, BioNTech SE
• Ann-Kristin Achleitner, TUM Distinguished Affiliated Professor, Technical University of Munich
• Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder, Ethereum
• Christoph Jentzsch, Independent programmer, early Ethereum core team member
• Susanne Kadner, Head of Circular Economy Initiative Germany, acatech
• Wolfgang M. Heckl, Director General, Deutsches Museum
• Dr.-Ing. Heba Aguib, Chief Executive, RESPOND & Executive, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt
• Danijel Visevic, Managing Director, World Fund
• Alexander Lange, General Partner, Inflection
• Zied Bahrouni, CEO & Founder, Motius Gmbh
• Wolfgang Nellen, Prof. of Genetics aD (retired), founder Science Bridge e.V., Science Bridge e.V and Bio-Wisskom
• Cassi Welling, Chief Operating Officer, ConstellR
• Zsófia Péter, Project management, Poliloop
• Dominik Campanella, Co-Founder, Concular
• Jo B. Woehrstein, CEO, DEOXY GmbH
• Mehmet Ünal, Composer & Media Artist, Mehmet Ünal Studio
• Kerem Demirayak, Studio Director, Mehmet Ünal Studio
• Max Marquart, Co-Founder, QOA
• Tilen Travnik, Co-Founder & CEO, Juicy Marbles
• and many more...

For all speakers and programm details check out our conference website.

Want to know which conference day suits you best? Here you can find out what to expect:

November 23rd

Web3, the Metaverse and the future digital space featuring Vitalik Buterin (online), Christoph Jentzsch, Alexander Lange, Lili Feyerabend, the performance of Mehmet Unal Studio and more.

November 24th

The transformation of our economic system, the future of food and the biotechnological revolution featuring Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Wolfgang Nellen, Jo B. Woehrstein, Max Marquart, Tilen Travik and more. Also: The final of our New Realities Competition, and a glimpse into the Quantum Metaverse with Enrique Solano.

November 25th

Tech4Good, Green Growth and the BioNTech story featuring Katalin Karikó, Ugur Sahin, Özlem Türeci, Heba Aguib, Danijel Visevic, Susanne Kadner, Cassi Welling, Zsófia Péter, Dominik Campanella and more.

We transform the old planetarium of the iconic Deutsches Museum into a unique event location. Guests will be able to follow the program and network in a relaxed atmosphere with drinks and food (included in your ticket) - like in a cabaret or a salon. For our digital participants, we not only provide to interact and ask their questions, but also a dedicated metaverse in virtual reality.

Please note: With the purchase of a ticket (paid or free) you agree to the "Terms and Conditions for attendance" at 1E9 events.