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Welcoming and Recap of Day 1
Join us in Berlin on October 9, 2025, for the third major gathering of the steward-ownership ecosystem – a space for entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and the simply curious to connect, learn, and grow together. What to expect:
Steward-Ownership in German Politics
Let’s talk about steward-ownership! After a short musical opening, the moderator (tbc) and – on behalf of the hosts – Armin Steuernagel, co-founder of the Purpose Foundation and one of the board members of the Foundation for Steward-Ownership.
Welcoming & Musical Accompaniment
Let’s talk about steward-ownership! After a short musical opening, the moderator (tbc) and – on behalf of the hosts – Armin Steuernagel, co-founder of the Purpose Foundation and one of the board members of the Foundation for Steward-Ownership, welcome the participants in the large auditorium of the “Betonhalle”.
Steward-Ownership in Business and Society
The conference starts off with a variety of perspectives on the relevance of entrepreneurship and the role of companies in our society. Lawyer Prof. Katharina Pistor, author Rutger Bregman as well as Prof. Meredith Whittacker (Signal Foundation) are going to share their perspectives on the topic.
Independence and Purpose-Orientation in Critical Infrastructure: Steward-Ownership in Journalism & Public Health
Join us in Berlin on October 9, 2025, for the third major gathering of the steward-ownership ecosystem – a space for entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and the simply curious to connect, learn, and grow together. What to expect:
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Coffee Break
The Relevance of Steward-Ownership to Social and Economic Policy
Entrepreneurial Perspectives: Why Steward-Ownership Makes Sense
Why does steward-ownership make sense? Lene Skole (Lundbeck Foundation), Gerhard Behles (Ableton) and Lena Marbacher, Ph.D., talk about their experiences and motivation and make tangible why steward-ownership feels right for them individually, for their companies, in their business sectors as well as in our economy and society.
Organic Buffet-Lunch & Networking
Lunch Break with Organic Buffet & Networking
Alternative Finance & Steward-Ownership
Business Culture & Steward-Ownership: Insights from three pioneers of the sustainability sector
The Entrepreneurial Mindset behind Steward-Ownership
Doughnut Economics and Steward-Ownership
Meet the Steward-Owners (Start-ups)
Status Quo of Research on Steward-Ownership
Status Quo of the New Legal Form for Steward-Ownership in Germany
Workshops #3
It is time to choose: In a vast number of workshops, talks, panels, discussion rounds and informal exchange formats with between 10 and 250 people, participants can dive deeper into steward-ownership and aligned financing, learn from each other or from pioneers, look at the bigger picture, ask a bunch of questions — or sit one out and reflect on the program so far or chat with old or new acquaintances.
Workshops #1
It is time to choose: In a vast number of workshops, talks, panels, discussion rounds and informal exchange formats with between 10 and 250 people, participants can dive deeper into steward-ownership and aligned financing, learn from each other or from pioneers, look at the bigger picture, ask a bunch of questions — or sit one out and reflect on the program so far or chat with old or new acquaintances.
Steward-Ownership and New Work: A Perfect Match?
Steward-Ownership as an International Movement
Steward-Ownership and Succession Options in SMEs & Family Businesses
Steward-Ownership and Start-Up Investments
A Room for Exchange for Lawyers, Legal & Tax Experts
Steward-Ownership: the Basics, Principles and History
Open Space for Spontaneous Topics and Input
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Steward-Ownership and its Relevance for the Food Health and Real Estate Industry
Research Exchange & Network Meetings
Mastermind-Session: Your Questions & Concerns about Steward-Ownership
Workshops #4
It is time to choose: In a vast number of workshops, talks, panels, discussion rounds and informal exchange formats with between 10 and 250 people, participants can dive deeper into steward-ownership and aligned financing, learn from each other or from pioneers, look at the bigger picture, ask a bunch of questions — or sit one out and reflect on the program so far or chat with old or new acquaintances.
Meet the Steward-Owners (SMEs)
Pause & Networking
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Workshops #2
It is time to choose: In a vast number of workshops, talks, panels, discussion rounds and informal exchange formats with between 10 and 250 people, participants can dive deeper into steward-ownership and aligned financing, learn from each other or from pioneers, look at the bigger picture, ask a bunch of questions — or sit one out and reflect on the program so far or chat with old or new acquaintances.
Steward-Ownership in Corporate Communications
Soul-searching: The Deep Questions Behind Power and Money
Aligned Capital for Long-Term Oriented SMEs & Business Successions
Investor Exchange
Power Distribution, Governance and Co-Determination in Steward-Owned Companies
Mastermind-Session: Your Concerns about Steward-Ownership
Steward-Ownership: Looking ahead
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Valuable Experiments of Deep Design
Steward-ownership is a proven innovation, embedded in the long-standing tradition of many companies. Christian Kroll (Ecosia) as well as Prof. Kate Raworth and Erinch Sahan from the Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) dedicate their keynotes the value of innovation and diversity not only on a technological or business level, but also on the “deep design” level of organizations. Also, the question of how steward-ownership can become...
