Sustainable transformation is under pressure. Wars, distribution struggles, loss of trust - the world is reorganizing itself and many are losing focus. But resignation is not a strategy. Those who take responsibility help shape the direction and pace of change. Not everything is possible - but more than we think.
Crises are not going to disappear, but how we deal with them is crucial. Even if we don't know what the next few months will bring, there are more viable experiences, more functioning solutions and more shared knowledge than is visible. That is why the DNP is changing: less conference, more process. Less symbolism, more practice. Fewer ready-made answers, more shared responsibility.
The DNP2025 brings together people who act and think ahead - from business, local authorities, politics, civil society and science. The congress will now take months to develop - open, participatory and practical. The focus: the new award winners, who are currently being selected by Germany's largest multi-stakeholder jury, outstanding experts and qualified partners.
MasterClasses, TransMissions and dialog formats are all about clarity, orientation and concrete next steps: For everyone who wants to shape change under difficult conditions. For all those who are looking for attitude between strategy, conflicting goals and everyday pressure. Those who learn from each other make faster progress. And those who act show what works. Now. If we want to.
The BigPicture format includes both the opening and closing plenary sessions of our congress. Here, renowned experts share their knowledge and expertise with each other and with the audience. A varied mix of keynotes, interviews and discussion panels will provide in-depth insights into this year's key topics.
The TransMission formats are each dedicated to our transformation fields - climate, nature, resources, value chain and society. Various facets of the respective topic will be highlighted in keynotes, discussion panels and interviews. Top-class moderation and media extras round off the format.
In our DeepDive formats, the focus is always on one topic, which is discussed intensively by the panel participants. The panel participants contribute different perspectives and backgrounds and share best practices, experiences, perspectives and innovative solutions.
Less symbolism - more practice: The MasterClasses bring the award ceremony into the congress: Award-winning companies, industry experts and partners show concretely how transformation succeeds - in intensive sessions, with experience knowledge and open dialog at eye level.
On November 28 and 29, 2024, Düsseldorf became a meeting place for all those driving change. People from business, politics, science and civil society came together to share experiences, think ahead and discuss concrete steps towards the future. Included: the special events “Sustainable Finance” and “Sustainable Events”, at which the special prize was also awarded to Labor Tempelhof.
The new TransMission format focused on the question of how social change can succeed. The DeepDive focused on the AI revolution - and defined the mobility of tomorrow. One highlight was the award ceremony for the 50 solutions for a sustainable future as part of the DNP Products. The stage was set for people and companies whose ideas are already showing how change works.