MAY 20, 2026

The Main Event in Frankfurt am Main

 

Where finance meets impact.

Join global leaders, investors, innovators and the next generation to explore how capital, business and sustainability are shaping the future. Inspiring talks, artistic special acts, world premieres and powerful connections — live in Frankfurt.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The International Impact Forum 2026 brings together decision-makers from finance, business, impact investing, sustainability and academia, as well as students and emerging talents eager to understand and shape the future of responsible value creation.

Expect a carefully curated program of high-profile keynotes, visionary panels and artistic special acts, designed to challenge perspectives and spark meaningful dialogue.

 

VIP MASTERCLASSES

A highlight of the Forum are three exclusive VIP Masterclasses, led by leading experts in business & impact investing, circular economy, and sustainability. These sessions offer strategic depth, practical insights and direct exchange with those driving transformation across markets and industries.

 

EXHIBITION AREA

The Forum also features a dedicated exhibition area, showcasing innovations, breakthrough solutions and future-oriented concepts presented by startups, companies and research institutions — including world premieres of global innovations, revealed publicly for the very first time.

 

NETWORKING

Designed as a high-impact networking platform, the International Impact Forum enables valuable connections between executives, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators and future leaders — creating momentum that extends far beyond the event itself.

In partnership with DN Group and CBS University of Applied Sciences, the Forum sets the stage for collaboration, innovation and measurable impact.

Get Ready for the Main Event – Frankfurt Awaits

Experience the heartbeat of innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration at the Main Event of the International Impact Forum in Frankfurt. This is where thought leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers come together to shape tomorrow.
Expect inspiring keynotes, immersive experiences, and meaningful connections – all set in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Whether you’re here to learn, share, or lead change, Frankfurt is the place to be.

Wolfgang Grupp
Former CEO of Trigema
Lea-Sophie Cramer
Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of Epix Sports
Dr. Brigitte Mohn
Chairwoman of the Bertelsmann Stiftung Executive Board
Ole Nixdorff
CEO DN Group AG
Tim Nixdorff
CEO International Impact Forum
Dr. Andreas Rickert
CEO & Founder of PHINEO AG and Member of the Executive Board at DN Group AG
Prof. Dr. Torsten Weber
Senior Expert Sustainability and Transformation
Boris Staab
Founder & CEO IISII
Antje Biber
Impact Expert AOI Foundation
Kelley Luyken
Fund Investor at Aurum Impact
Susanne Bregy
Managing Director of Bundesinitiative Impact Investing
Maya Hennerkes
Director for Climate Strategy and Delivery at the EBRD
Time Table
Tickets

THE VENUE

Kap Europa

Congress Center of Messe Frankfurt
Osloer Str. 5
60327 Frankfurt am Main
Germany