Future Career Festival 2026 by WHU x Global Spotlight

Germany’s leading career festival | Accelerate your career| Expand your network| Shape the future together

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Future Career Festival 2026 by WHU x Global Spotlight Tickets, Thursday, October 15 • 9 AM - 6 PM | Eventbrite

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Future Skills. Global Minds. Grow Together.
The future of work starts here.

Following a successful kick-off edition¹ in March 2026 with more than 280 participants and 10 forward-thinking employers – including Henkel, BASF, Infosys and the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), the Future Career Festival 2026 – Future Skills · Global Minds · Grow Together returns.

Look forward to an inspiring festival day filled with ideas, meaningful connections and inspiration around the most important Future of Work trends – including AI, innovation and inclusion. Whether you want to advance your career, gain new perspectives or expand your professional network, the Future Career Festival brings together top talent from Germany and around the world with forward-thinking and inclusive employers shaping the workplace of tomorrow.

Together with leading figures from business and politics – including Thomas Ogilvie (CHRO, DHL Group), Andrea Hendrickx (Country Head, Infosys Germany), Sebastian Dettmers (CEO, The StepStone Group), Stefan Geister (CSO, L'Oréal DACH), and Mona Neubaur (Deputy Minister-President of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia) – and our Festival Co-Host, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, you will gain exclusive insights, practical career inspiration and fresh perspectives on the future of work.

Future-oriented and inclusive employers joining the Future Career Festival include Henkel, BASF, Bundeswehr, Infosys, L’Oréal, METRO, Uniper, net digital, CGM, and more. More employer announcements are coming soon – stay tuned!

What can you expect?
Look forward to a varied festival day featuring inspiring keynotes, high-level panel talks, a Future of Work Career Expo, Career Coaching & Mentoring, the Global Talent Employer Award, and exclusive networking opportunities – spread across two festival locations situated directly next to each other.
🎤 Main Stage | Seifenfabrik Dr. Thompson's
Experience inspiring keynote speeches, expert panel discussions and engaging conversations on AI, innovation, global talent and inclusion. The programme also features the Future of Work Career Expo, Career Coaching & Mentoring, and the Global Talent Employer Award Ceremony.
👔 Leadership Career Lounge | WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
(Leadership Lounge Ticket Required)
Join three exclusive Executive Networking Sessions (60 minutes each) and build meaningful connections with senior leaders from our festival partners while expanding your executive network and exploring new leadership opportunities.
💡 Innovation Career Hub | WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Discover innovative career paths through workshops and expert talks covering start-ups, entrepreneurship, German SMEs, Hidden Champions and impact-driven organisations, while gaining fresh inspiration for your professional future.
Whether you are starting your career, considering a career change or preparing for your next leadership role, the Future Career Festival brings together inspiration, recruiting and networking in one unique event.

Who should attend?
Students, graduates, young professionals, experienced specialists, executives and international talent are all warmly welcome.
Whether you are already working in Germany, preparing to start your career or simply interested in the future of work, you will meet employers who actively promote innovation, cultural diversity and international perspectives.

Join us.
Over the coming weeks, we will continue to announce additional keynote speakers, employers and exciting festival highlights.
Secure your Festival Ticket today and help shape the future of work with us.
¹ The Future Career Festival (formerly the Global Talent Career Festival) was launched in March 2026 and has since evolved into a platform dedicated to Future Skills, AI & Innovation, Leadership, and inclusive international workplaces. All festival sessions are held in English or, where appropriate, supported by English subtitles. Together with the Global Talent Employer Award and our strong commitment to cultural diversity and international talent, we continue to be one of Germany's most inclusive career festivals for global talent.

Full Festival Agenda (PDF): https://globalspotlight-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/mandysunglobal-spotlightde/IQCPEUslRYdHQIrQRdqlBjIuAR9h8FbNoh906OzOh3AqG6E?e=ymZUVx