Echoes of Change
29.11.25
Aula • Bildungscampus • Heilbronn
Thank you to everyone who made this event so special!
Agenda
Dive into a day of innovation, inspiration, and impactful ideas! We’ve curated a dynamic lineup of speakers who are pioneers in their fields, passionate storytellers, and bold thinkers.
Doors open at 14:00
Block 1
15:00 - 16:15
Karen Prats
Steve Haupt
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Performance
Prof. Sarbajit Banerjee
Who are you already?
Intelligence in the AI Era
David Buchmann - Traditional vietnamese Style Kung Fu
Batteries & Resource Transition
Break
16:15 - 16:45
Block 2
16:45 - 17:45
Marisa Monteiro Borsboom
Active break
Fabian Seewald
Protecting freedom, human dignity and sovereignty
Cat on Yer Head
The Art of Transformation
Break
18:00 - 19:00
Block 3
19:00 - 20:00
Performance
Raluca Hancu
Miriam Wohlfarth
Kelmti Horra — “My Word is Free”
Boundaries with Love
Innovation & Founder Spirit
About our Event
At TEDxHeilbronn 2025, we tune in to those echoes — the moments where courage meets creativity, where innovation ignites transformation.
This year’s theme, “Echoes of Change,” celebrates the resonance of ideas that refuse to fade.
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Join us as we listen, amplify, and become part of the echo!
Location
Address
AULA Bildungscampus - Building H
Bildungscampus 6, 74076 Heilbronn
Our Speakers
Innovation. Expertise. Passion.
Join a dynamic lineup of thought leaders as they share groundbreaking ideas and research on the most pressing global challenges. From AI and sustainability to climate change and energy efficiency, these talks explore how innovation is shaping a better tomorrow.
Fintech Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Ratepay & Banxware
Miriam Wohlfarth
Innovation & Founder Spirit
Miriam Wohlfarth is a fintech pioneer and co-founder of Ratepay and Banxware, driving innovation in digital finance. Recognized among Germany’s most influential business leaders, she inspires the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Creative Dynamo & Co-Founder of SeeArts Experience Design
Fabian Seewald
The Art of Transformation
Fabian Seewald is a bridge-builder between art and business. With a global background ranging from social circus in Mexico to IBM in India and studies in the USA, Fabian now inspires as a creative performer at DUNDU and visionary behind SeeArts.
Entrepreneur, Attorney, Speaker Author, Ethics & Founder HumanityOT Agency
Marisa Monteiro Borsboom
Protecting freedom, human dignity and sovereignty
​Marisa Monteiro Borsboom is a passionate advocate for humanity who dedicates her life to protecting human rights, fostering awareness of our shared responsibilities, and promoting sustainable progress rooted in knowledge and empathy.​
Mum, Conscious Founder, Mentor, Founders & Wellbeing
Karen Prats
Who are you already?
Karen Prats is a conscious tech entrepreneur, coach, and mother with over 15 years of experience in the global startup and innovation ecosystem. Drawing from her journey as a founder who built, scaled, and sold a company while overcoming personal challenges.
IT Project Manager, Trainer in Parenting Education, Founder of Wissenschaft mit Herz
Raluca Hancu
Boundaries with Love: How Connection Begins with NO
Raluca Hancu is an IT Project Manager and an international trainer in parenting education, integrating technical leadership with a profound commitment to human development.
With over a decade of experience, she empowers individuals and teams to unlock their potential through strategic project management and transformative learning.
Professor of Chemistry Science at ETH Zurich and Head of the Laboratory for Battery Science at Paul-Scherer-Institut
Prof. Sarbajit Banerjee
Batteries & Resource Transition
Prof. Dr. Sarbajit Banerjee is a professor of chemistry at ETH Zürich and leads the Laboratory for Battery Science at the Paul Scherrer Institute. His research focuses on developing and understanding advanced materials for energy storage and electrochemical systems.
AI Expert @ andrena objects | Translator between humans and machines, high-quality AI innovation
Steve Haupt
How to Think in the Age of AI
Steve Haupt, AI expert and software developer at andrena objects, bridges the gap between humans and machines. With 40+ talks and hands-on AI projects, he makes complex AI topics clear, practical, and high-quality.
Sponsors
Schwarz Group is an international leader in the retail industry with about 14,200 stores and 595,000 employees. In the 2024 fiscal year, the companies of Schwarz Group generated a total sales volume of 175.4 billion euros. Their unique ecosystem lets them cover the full value cycle: from production and retail to recycling and digitalization. They create solutions to make the lives safer, healthier and more sustainable, both right now and in the future – they act ahead.
Gerobotics develops intelligent service robots that move with purpose, lightening workloads in gastronomy, hospitality, and retail. With deep industry insight and strong technical expertise, the company makes advanced robotics accessible, reliable, and ready for real-world use.
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG is a global leader in cleaning technology, combining innovation, performance, and sustainability under one roof. From high-pressure cleaners and vacuum systems to fully integrated professional cleaning solutions, Kärcher sets industry standards for efficiency and reliability. Headquartered in Winnenden, Germany, the family-owned company unites technological excellence with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, driving progress toward a cleaner and more sustainable world.
Supported by
Wissensstadt Heilbronn e.V. connects leading institutions that shape Heilbronn’s educational and scientific landscape. Through shared initiatives and partnerships, Wissensstadt Heilbronn strengthens the city’s role as a dynamic center of ideas, innovation, making knowledge accessible to everyone.