Matthias Benz
CEOZeppelin GmbH
MMK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
Engineering Excellence
May 6, 2026
Zeppelin University
Live on stage
Zeppelin GmbH
Dr. Petar Pelemis
Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy, M&A and Product ManagementRolls-Royce
Nico Neumann
CEODeutsche Aircraft
Jumana Al-Sibai
Supervisory Board member
Mathias Miedreich
CEOZF Group
Dr. Anna Herrhausen
Member of the Management BoardPhineo gAG
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Horst Wildemann
Managing Director TCWTechnical University of Munich
Emily Kate Genatowski
AI Researcher and Art Historian
Simon Blümcke
Lord MayorFriedrichshafen
Thomas J. Brandt
Managing DirectorZeppelin University
Conference Highlights
Keynotes & Panels
– featuring C-level executives and leadingacademic voices
MMK Academy
– masterclasses led by CEOs and experts, focused onAI and hands-on learning
Startup Stage
– curated tech startups and pitch sessions
Speaker Corner
– with Anne-Catherine Beck (ARD) and David Döbele (PumpkinCareers)
Wanna join?
On May 6, MMK will host its first one-day conference at Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen. We will bring together leaders from industry and academia to discuss how innovation ecosystems turn bold ideas into industrial reality.
From Munich? Join us on the Rolling Campus, a curated experience leading to the Conference with interactive sessions and high-level exchange along the way.
Agenda to be announced soon!
Being future-ready through adaptation and resilience is becoming an essential capability. It means building companies that can respond to new technologies, shifting markets and geopolitical challenges while continuing to deliver engineering excellence.
The first MMK Friedrichshafen Conference offers a full day of discussions, keynotes, masterclasses and side events, bringing together leaders from industry, research, academia, media and politics.
Every single participant walks away with
Industry Visionaries
From automotive to space, energy to security, leading AI executives will share their visions and redefine the future of the European industry.
Hands-on AI training
Master building industrial AI and integrating it, gain executive AI strategies and get the latest tools - bring your laptop!
Academic Excellence
Gain academic insights and research grounds from the MMK expert network from ETH Zurich, the Max Planck Society, and the Fraunhofer Institute.
Werden Sie Teil der führenden Management-Eventreihe Europas – als Volunteer beim MMK Friedrichshafen.
This is where business, science and society come together: Industry meets Academia. And you can help shape the future, network and gain unique insights behind the scenes. Apply now!
Your benefits
- Further training & certificate
Participation in the LonglifeLearning program with volunteer certificate from the MMK Academy - Network & career booster
Visible reference for employers, speakers and the entire MMK community - Exclusive look behind the scenes
Experience stages, workshops, award and production office up close - Visibility & social media
Own volunteer profile on the MMK website with picture, CV and skills and professional event photos - Memory & team spirit
Official MMK Volunteer Shirt as recognition and souvenir
Your journey as a volunteer
From the Application bis hin zu Ihrem Einsatz beim MMK: Nach der Commitment by the MMK team you will receive your own Volunteer profile on the website (like a speaker profile). At the Volunteer Briefing get to know your team, you will be instructed in your tasks and receive your official Volunteer shirt. Sie unterstützten das Event in various areas - whether on stage, in workshops, in accreditation, at the MMK Award, in the social media team or in the production office. Finally, everyone helps together for about two hours at the Dismantlingand receive their reward over an after-work drink. MMK Volunteer Pass. Schließlich finden sie nach dem Event Fotos von Ihnen in Ihrem Volunteer profile.
Transparency is important to us
Die Volunteer-Tätigkeit ist unvergütet. Dafür erhalten Sie exklusive Einblicke, einen MMK Volunteer Pass für ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen, ein offizielles Profil und wertvolle Networking-Möglichkeiten für Ihre Karriere.
Your possible area of application
- Support on stages and at workshops
- Support with accreditation and in the production office
- Support for the social media team
Volunteer Briefing
Am 5. Mai 2026 ab 13 Uhr laden wir Sie zum offiziellen Briefing ein.
Hier erhalten Sie alle Infos, lernen Ihr Team kennen und knüpfen erste Kontakte.
- Keyword: Industry meets Academia
- Focus: LonglifeLearning
- Completion: Certificate of the MMK Academy
- Plus: Networking & Einweisung in Ihren Aufgabenbereich
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