Program
BAUM Conference 2026
Confiance en Europe – Confidence in Europe.
Mastering risks, seizing opportunities
BAUM 2026 is more than just a conference. It is a solution space for companies that are actively shaping Europe. In dialog with business, politics and civil society, we ask: What does a value-based EU internal market need – and who shapes it?
The program will be continuously updated over the next few weeks.
Wednesday, 9 September, is all about the BAUM | Environment and Sustainability Award. Look forward to meeting our 5 award winners – nothing will be revealed yet!
On Thursday, 10 September, follows the Solution Lab & Inspiration Festival. No lecture program to sit back and relax. The second day is a structured thinking space – for all those who come with real questions and solid knowledge and want to go home with concrete ideas and new partnerships.
Three thematic blocks. Twelve Pecha Kucha impulses. And then 45 minutes each to thinking ahead together.
Venue:
Europa-Park Dome in the Confertainment Center
(directly at the main entrance to Europa-Park theme park)
Europa-Park-Straße 2
77977 Rust
Book your ticket now
Bookings are made via the Digital BAUM.
First you need to register there – it’s quick and easy.
Wednesday, 9 September
| 13:00 | Registration & networking with lunch |
| 14:00 | Program |
| 15:30 | Coffee break & networking (15:45-16:15 Speed networking) |
| 16:30 | Presentation of the award winners and award ceremony |
| 18:30 | Dinner & networking (open to accompanying family members after the park closes) |
| 22:00 | End of the 1st day of the event |
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followed by an optional networking opportunity on a self-pay basis (location to be announced)
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Thursday, 10 September
The second day of the BAUM conference is designed as an interactive workshop. Short impulses in the Pecha Kucha format alternate with solution labs, collegial advice and speed networking. In this way, ideas are turned into concrete approaches, collaborations and next steps for sustainable business.
| 08:30 | Registration & networking |
| 09:30 |
Economy & value creation – sustainability by design, sustainable purchasing & procurement, circular construction in existing buildings and accounting for climate: What will tomorrow’s system value creation look like? |
| 11:00 | Coffee break & networking (11:15-11:45 Speed networking) |
| 12:00 |
Infrastructure, culture & mobility – sustainable event mobility & logistics, enjoyment & one health, work with a future and sustainable event design: What sustains and moves us? |
| 13:30 | Lunch & networking |
| 14:30 |
Society & narratives – Sustainability in sport, successful narratives, democracy, inclusion, diversity and the European perspective: How do we inspire sustainability? |
| 16:50 | Networking (with cake & coffee) |
| 17:30 | End of the event |
| From 17:00 there is the possibility to visit the Europa-Park free of charge (until closing time). |
Friday, September 11
| 08:30 | Open-air side event: Nature Leadership Walk: regenerative management using nature as an example. An interactive walk & talk with Rainer Kant (Senior Project Manager, BAUM). Duration: 3 hours |