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Abu Dhabi 2025

A day of vision, dialogue, and global inspiration.
Experience the highlights of the International Impact Forum at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.

IIF 2025 Vienna Edition

A look back at an inspiring day at the Rosewood Vienna

IIF at the EFA 2025

From Keynotes to Alpine Hikes: Our Alpbach Experience from August 25, 2025

IIF 2025 Main Event

Our MAIN EVENT in Frankfurt am Main

IIF 2025 Monaco Edition

The first Edition in Monaco on March 7

IIF 2024 Frankfurt Main Event

Our Kick-Off in Frankfurt am Main on October 9

Keynotes

Doran Binder - Water Is the New Gold

A powerful perspective on the value of water, sustainable resource management, and why protecting our most essential natural asset is becoming more crucial than ever.

Costas Papaikonomou about Circular economy

In this keynote, Costas Papaikonomou explores how to identify the game-changers shaping tomorrow’s circular economy – from breakthrough business models to scalable, sustainable solutions.

How a Nature Tech Company Restores Degraded Marine Ecosystems

In this keynote, Vriko Yu, CEO of Archireef, shares how nature-based technologies can restore damaged marine ecosystems at scale — demonstrating how innovation, science, and impact can work together to regenerate our oceans.

Anahita Thoms in a Firesite Chat with Tim Nixdorff

A deep dive into sustainable international trade and the evolving role of cross-border regulation in driving global impact.

Turning Knowledge into Economic Value – The Role of KUEC

In this keynote, Mohamed Mostafa Elbadawy, Executive Director Risk and Compliance at Khalifa University Enterprises Company, explores how academic excellence can be transformed into sustainable economic value through effective governance, commercialization, and strategic innovation.

Building a Global Impact Investing Community: An Axis Between Europe and the UAE

This panel discussion brought together Solveig Nicklos, Ole Nixdorff, and Kelsey Warner to explore how Europe and the UAE can strengthen cross-regional collaboration in impact investing, foster shared standards, and build a resilient global impact ecosystem.

Capital with Purpose: How Venture Investors Scale Climate and Impact Solutions

This panel discussion featuring Hiba Larsson, Hanno Schädel, and Costas Papaikonomou explores how purpose-driven venture capital can accelerate climate innovation and scale impactful solutions — aligning financial performance with long-term environmental and societal value.

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

In this keynote, Prof. Dr. Holger Till, Professor at the Medical University of Graz, provides insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare — from diagnostics and clinical decision-making to improved patient outcomes and more efficient medical processes.

Hanno Schaedel - Save the Water SOAPEYA

A revolutionary waterless soap concept designed to save millions of litres of water and rethink everyday sustainability.

Creating Sustainable Change in Society and Economy Amidst Unstable Exogenous Environments

In this panel discussion, Dr. Othmar Karas and Anahita Thoms examine how societies and economies can drive sustainable change in times of global uncertainty, geopolitical disruption, and shifting regulatory landscapes — highlighting leadership, resilience, and long-term responsibility.

Opening the Main Event in Frankfurt

Dr. Othmar Karas opened the IIF 2025 Main Event in Frankfurt with a powerful call to responsibility.

Between Regulation and Innovation

Anahita Thoms shares her perspective on balancing innovation with regulatory responsibility in a rapidly evolving world.

Clean Hands Save Lives

Tim Nixdorff, Peter Schneider, Hanno Schädel & Serkan Eren with the world premiere of Sopaya

Save the Water

Dr. Diana Born dives deep into the global water crisis and the urgent need for systemic change.

Fusionstechnologie made in Germany

Guenter Kraft about if Germany can lead the race in fusion energy

Künstliche Intelligenz im Gesundheitswesen

Prof. Dr. Holger Till about how can AI truly transform patient care?

Teaser

Abu Dhabi Edition, October 21, 2025

The International Impact Forum arrives in Abu Dhabi – a global hub where innovation meets tradition and the future of impact investing takes center stage.

Vienna Edition, September 10, 2025

The International Impact Forum is coming to Vienna – where global minds gather to drive sustainable change in the heart of Europe.

Shape What’s Next – June 4, 2025

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