DLD Conference

AI is evolving at breakneck speed. But are we building a future on solid ground – or a Jenga tower ready to collapse? At #DLD25, we had the privilege of sitting down with Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology and the driving force behind The Social Dilemma. His insights on the AI race, its risks, and how we can still get it right are eye-opening – and urgent. 💡 The challenge? The AI race isn’t just about innovation; it’s about who deploys it fastest, often without considering long-term consequences. ⚠️ The risk? Power without responsibility leads to either chaos – where misinformation, manipulation, and job disruption run rampant – or dystopia, where AI is controlled by a few, with no accountability. 🔑 The solution? We need a race to responsibility – not just a race to AI dominance. This means aligning incentives, enforcing liability, and investing in governance at the speed of technological change. 🎥 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/etC7DA65 #DLD25 #AI #TristanHarris #FutureOfAI #TechForGood #EthicalAI

🎉 Exciting news – The Promptah won the iF Design Award 2025! 🏆 Who knew that mixing tech discussions with great design (and a pinch of storytelling magic) would get us here? The Promptah is all about making tech talk engaging, thought-provoking, and fun. And now, it’s officially award-winning! You can re-discover the latest issue here: https://lnkd.in/ebed6qB7 Stay tuned for the next one coming your way soon! Big thanks to Christian Teichmann, Burda Principal Investments, as well as our readers, and everyone who loves a good conversation about the future. Design Annette Jung & Steffi Czerny Editing team Karsten Lemm, Franziska Schiegl, Mark Fernandes

🚀 Missed Will’s #DLD25 session? It’s one you’ll want to catch up on! 🔗 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ddFibwDX In this insightful discussion, Will Page and artist Sophie Louise Scott (Sophie & the Giants) explore how global streaming platforms like Spotify and local radio markets are reshaping the way artists connect with audiences worldwide. 📊 Will breaks down key data on how local artists are topping their home charts, singing in their native languages, and what this means for the future of music, culture, and global media. 🎤 Sophie shares her journey as a UK artist signed with Universal Germany, experiencing major success in Germany and Italy, while facing challenges breaking into her home market.

How do big ideas become reality? At #DLD25, we sat down with Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at X, the moonshot factory, to explore what it takes to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. X, Alphabet’s innovation lab, has helped create groundbreaking technologies like Waymo (self-driving cars), Verily (AI-driven healthcare), and Tapestry (smart energy grids). But how do you know when an idea is worth pursuing? Astro shared key insights into the moonshot mindset: 🔹 The Formula for a Moonshot – A big problem, a radical solution, and breakthrough technology 🔹 Why Failure Matters – Testing thousands of ideas and learning from the ones that don’t work 🔹 The Long Game – Some of the most transformative innovations take decades to prove their impact Big breakthroughs don’t happen overnight. They require curiosity, patience, and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking. If you're interested in radical innovation, AI, and the future of technology, this conversation is one to watch. 📺 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eg2XDC8U

Still reflecting on the incredible energy and insights from #DLD25! From groundbreaking ideas to inspiring conversations, those three conference days have been truly unforgettable. If you missed any sessions or want to revisit your favorites, all talks are now available on our YouTube channel. Catch up on key moments, deep dives, and bold visions for the future right here: https://lnkd.in/eYrVJTeC Stay connected for more updates – we can’t wait to keep the conversation going! Astro Teller Chloë Ryan Richard Socher Carl Benedikt Frey Francesca Bria Maria Furtwängler Dr. med. Eckart von Hirschhausen Vera Pinto Pereira Azeem Azhar Tristan Harris Michal Kosinski Werner Vogels Anil Seth Andreas Urschitz Maja Göpel Markus Blume BAIOSPHERE Video produced by forStory

It’s a wrap! The 20th edition of DLD has officially come to a close, and what an incredible journey it has been. We are deeply thankful for the energy, passion, and ideas each of you brought to this year’s conference. Your contributions are what make DLD a truly unique and inspiring platform for innovation, connection, and creativity.   Once more, we explored the horizons of the future – protecting democracy, reshaping tech ecosystems in Europe and the US, advancing defense technology, and imagining art as a dynamic, living entity. Thank you all for coming and we hope to see you very soon! Video by forStory Andrew McAfee Robert Habeck Alex Dehgan Susann Meise Steffi Czerny Daniel Kraft, MD

What a fantastic second day at #DLD25! The buzz in the hallways and those serendipitous connections perfectly capture what makes this community so unique. It’s truly inspiring to see the DLD network continue to grow, innovate, and spark new ideas. ❤️ It’s been such a joy to reconnect with familiar faces, both on and off stage – like Azeem Azhar, who brought his expertise to the Exponential View track. His sessions tackled game-changing topics like energy grids and supply, biotech breakthroughs, and defense tech innovations. The day was packed with thought-provoking conversations from philosophers, business leaders, technologists, and artists tackling the big questions. From uncovering the next wave of business opportunities to exploring how Europe can remain competitive and democratic in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, we’ve covered so much ground. Looking forward to tomorrow as we wrap up #DLD25 with the final day of our 20th edition. See you there! Sandra Matz Cyriac Roeding Maria Furtwängler David Hahn Rafael Laguna de la Vera Nina Ruge Yinka Ilori Video by forStory

🚀 What a phenomenal start to #DLD25! Kicking off our 20th-anniversary celebrations, we couldn’t have imagined a more inspiring first day with all of you. Here’s a glimpse into the exciting conversations and ideas that shaped Day 1: In the BAIOSPHERE track, curated in collaboration with the Bavarian AI Network, we explored the future of AI like never before. From the rise of autonomous agents to groundbreaking innovations, the discussions centered on one critical question: How do we keep the human touch alive in a tech-dominated era? Other highlights included thought-provoking sessions on robotics, quantum computing, sustainability & nautre, psychedelics, and the creative power of gaming – all forming pieces of the bigger picture that will define #DLD25. And this is just the beginning. Curious about what’s next? Stay tuned for tomorrow! Astro Teller Mona Ismail Michal Kosinski Fred Jordan Maja Göpel Shravan Nageswaran Andreas Urschitz Video by forStory

TOMORROW. 🚀   Join us at DLD25 to shape a brighter future – starting in less than 24 hours!   Applications close at 2.30 pm CET, so act fast: www.dld-conference.com   ... and don’t miss incredible speakers like:   Robert Habeck is a prominent German politician who currently serves as Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. He entered politics in 2002 when he joined the the Green party (BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN). From 2018-2022, he was a co-leader of his party.   Mae Cheng is the executive vice president and general manager of events and luxury products and services at Dow Jones. She oversees the company’s award-winning events business and is responsible for the financial performance of the company’s luxury portfolio, comprised of WSJ. Magazine, Penta and Mansion Global.   Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Director of the Centre for Consciousness Science at the University of Sussex. He is also Co-Director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Program on Brain, Mind and Consciousness and a European Research Council Advanced Investigator.   Gigi Susan Danziger is an American entrepreneur and investor. She co-founded The Spark of Hudson, a community learning center that launched HudsonUP, the first small-city universal basic income (UBI) pilot in the U.S.   Dr. Michael Rath is vice president for hydrogen vehicles at BMW Group. After studying mechanical engineering at TU Munich he received his PhD from HNI Paderborn.   Marco Iannaccone is a member of the Management Board of HypoVereinsbank - UniCredit - Deutschland. As Head of Client Solutions, he is responsible for capital markets, transaction and hedging business of HypoVereinsbank/UniCredit in Germany.   Steve Jurvetson is a seasoned venture capitalist and co-founder of Future Ventures, focusing on transformative industries like AI, robotics, and space exploration. Known for early investments in Tesla, SpaceX, and Planet, he has a keen eye for groundbreaking innovations.   Andrea L. is the Artistic Director of Haus der Kunst in Munich, a museum for modern and contemporary art. His curatorial program is based on transdisciplinary and transgenerational approaches in which all strands of artistic practices are deeply connected.

Big news: The #DLD25 agenda is LIVE! 🎉🚀   Check it out now: https://lnkd.in/ex7SQ-tu   Get ready for an amazing lineup of topics – from mind-blowing AI and cutting-edge biotech to energy, psychedelics, and health innovation. 🌌✨ Which session are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!   But hurry – applications are closing soon: www.dld-conference.com   Roman Krznaric is a social philosopher who writes about the power of ideas to create change. His bestselling books, including The Good Ancestor, Empathy and Carpe Diem Regained, have been widely influential amongst political and ecological campaigners, education reformers, social entrepreneurs and designers.   Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi is the CIO for Global Equities at the UBS Chief Investment Office. She is a member of the Global Investment Committee, which defines the UBS Investment House View, guiding USD 5.5 trillion in assets for UBS Global Wealth Management.   Gunnar Groebler has been Chairman of the Executive Board at Salzgitter AG since July 2021. Previously, he held leadership roles at Vattenfall, including Chairman of the Management Board of Vattenfall Europe Windkraft GmbH and Head of Business Area Wind. Herbert Diess is Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Infineon Technologies. Formerly the CEO of Volkswagen AG, he is one of the most prominent corporate leaders in Germany. His expertise encompasses strategic leadership, a broad network of contacts in business and politics, and knowledge in emerging fields like e-mobility and renewable energies.   Dr. Franziska Brantner is a prominent German politician from the Green Party (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen). She has served as Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection since 2021 and was elected co-chair of her party in November 2024. .   Ryan Archer is the Co-Founder and COO of Horizon Growers. With a mission to develop decarbonizing, high-tech indoor farms, Horizon Growers aims to create high-tech farms with low production costs and high sustainability impact, delivering fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.   Andreas Hufenstuhl is a partner at PwC Deutschland, focusing on Big Data & Advanced Analytics. With over 30 years of professional experience, he is an active member in various industry forums and helps several German banks and insurers operationalize data and generative Artificial Intelligence. As a Business Development Manager and Managing Director at BMW i Ventures, Inga G. Grieger strengthens the collaboration between BMW i Ventures portfolio companies and the BMW Group. Her focus lies on investments in sustainable solutions for the automotive sector.