FRANKFURT 2024 

Where It All Began

On October 7, 2024, the very first International Impact Forum launched in Frankfurt — uniting pioneers, thought leaders, and innovators around a shared mission: to connect purpose with capital.

Discover the key moments, voices, and ideas that set the foundation for everything that followed.

Rewind to Frankfurt 2024

The birthplace of the International Impact Forum. Here, visionary speakers laid the foundation for a global dialogue on sustainability, innovation, and impact-driven investment. Explore the voices that defined our very first edition — and set the tone for everything that followed.

Dr. Othmar Karas
Former First Vice-President of the European Parliament
Ole Nixdorff
CEO DN Deutsche Nachhaltigkeit AG
Dr. Anna Herrhausen
Member of the Executive Board at PHINEO gAG
Dominic Thiem
Former Professional Tennis Player & Founder of Thiem Energy
Christian Keck
Chairman of the Board and CEO of EasyMotionSkin Tec AG
Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg
leading expert in sustainability, digitalization, and future trends
Tim Nixdorff
CEO Save the Water AG
Tom Maus
CEO and main shareholder of greeny International AG
Michael Kien
Founder and General Manager of Green Encoded
Dr. Philipp Berkessy
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at Green Encoded

The Starting Point of Impact

The International Impact Forum took its very first steps in Frankfurt — uniting innovators, investors, and visionaries in a city where finance meets purpose. It was a day of bold ideas, powerful connections, and the beginning of a movement toward sustainable transformation.

Watch the highlights in our official recap video.

Visual Impressions

THE HILTON

At the SQUAIRE

Located directly above Frankfurt Airport, the Hilton Hotel at THE SQUAIRE set the perfect stage for the first-ever International Impact Forum in October 2024. With its striking architecture, seamless connectivity, and sophisticated atmosphere, the venue brought the world closer – quite literally.

From the moment guests arrived, they experienced a space built for dialogue, inspiration, and global exchange – right at the crossroads of innovation and international flow.