Looking back on HTGF Family Day 2025: An anniversary of innovation and cooperation

HTGF Family Day 2025 was a resounding success – two days packed with inspiring talks, lively discussions and valuable networking opportunities. The event kicked off with Networking Night on Monday: Following the opening by Managing Directors Romy Schnelle, Dr Alex von Frankenberg and Dr Achim Plum, Carsten Maschmeyer gave a rousing keynote speech on the topic of sales.

This was followed by moderated panel discussions on forward-looking topics such as artificial intelligence, New Space and the ‘DNA of Unicorns’. In addition, there were numerous direct discussions between investors, start-ups and other players in the start-up ecosystem.

On Tuesday, Gitta Connemann, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, offered valuable insights into German start-up policy. The second day of the event offered a packed programme: 40 pitches, 12 panels and numerous keynote speeches provided plenty of input and opportunities for exchange. In total, almost 5,000 direct conversations were arranged between participants. The grand finale: the birthday bash celebrating the HTGF’s 20th anniversary.

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the HTGF Family Day – the speakers, panellists, participants and the entire HTGF team. Family Day 2025 has once again shown how important innovation, exchange and cooperation are for a successful future.

We are already looking forward to the next event on 11 and 12 May 2026 in Berlin!

Photos & Video: Dominik Tryba, Introduce Productions