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Handing over a business is one of the most significant decisions in an entrepreneur's life – emotionally, strategically, and financially. At the cDinner Succession on March 11, 2026, in Braunschweig, we'll explore this topic firsthand. Thomas Löhr, expert in business succession, guides us through an interactive evening with a special highlight: A buyer-seller duo that successfully completed a business succession shares their experiences, challenges, and key learnings in an open interview. This cDinner addresses founders, entrepreneurs, managing directors, investors, and especially business owners considering succession – whether as transferors or successors – across all industries. The exact venue (restaurant) will be announced after registration. Participation is free of charge, with each guest paying for their own order.

Dive into the world of biotechnology and life sciences! At cDinner BioTech & LifeScience, we bring together CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and professors from diverse industries to discuss the future of health, medicine, and biological innovation. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can expect inspiring keynotes, intense discussions, and valuable connections. Whether you work in the biotech industry yourself or want to contribute cross-industry perspectives – this evening offers the ideal platform for exchange and inspiration.

Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026. What began as a visionary experiment – making knowledge freely accessible through collective intelligence – is now one of the world's most visited websites. But as we celebrate this milestone, Wikipedia faces perhaps its greatest challenge: Artificial Intelligence. AI systems train on Wikipedia content, generate articles in seconds, and answer questions that once required painstaking human research. Is this the natural next step – or the beginning of the end for human-curated truth? Michael E. Kuntze, a long-standing committed member of the Wikipedia community, criminal defense lawyer, and legal advisor, takes us on a journey through 25 years of collective knowledge work and poses the central question: What do we lose when algorithms take over writing history? Who should attend? CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and academics – across all industries. Where? The venue in Hannover will be announced after registration. Cost? Participation is free. Each attendee pays for their own order. Join us as we discuss the future of knowledge – between human wisdom and machine intelligence.

AI Agents as Game Changers The agent economy is revolutionizing how businesses operate. AI-powered agents automate business processes, optimize customer service, and promise impressive ROI potential. But how can mid-market companies leverage this technology in practice? Which processes are best suited for automation? And where do the opportunities and challenges lie? At this cDinner, executives, founders, entrepreneurs, academics, and investors will discuss the practical implementation of agent systems in mid-market businesses. Tobias Gärtner from Google Cloud will share insights into current developments and best practices in his keynote. Participation is free – each participant pays for their own order. No participant limit.

The Chinese New Year 2026 (Year of the Fire Horse) will have just passed – traditionally a time for new beginnings and fresh connections. We're using this moment to build bridges between China and Germany! At this cDinner, we bring together CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and professors as well as members of the Association for the Promotion of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Lower Saxony (VFCN - from various industries to foster German-Chinese business exchange. Particularly in Lower Saxony, a significant economic hub with strong international ties, there is great potential for cooperation between both countries. Keynote: Lei Wang, Chairman of the VFCN, will share insights into successful German-Chinese business relationships and his perspective as a bridge-builder between both cultures. The exact venue in Braunschweig will be announced after registration. Participation is free – each participant pays for their own order.

How is blockchain technology transforming the way we handle physical assets? What new possibilities do smart contracts create for transparency, ownership security, and trading of real-world assets? The tokenization of real world assets - from real estate and artworks to vehicles - creates new pathways for tamper-proof documentation, transparent ownership records, and efficient transactions. Blockchain technology enables complete provenance tracking, manipulation-proof documentation of ownership transfers, and the development of innovative business models. At this cDinner, we'll discuss the practical applications of these technologies with Thomas Janeke, CFO and co-founder of vountain. What societal and economic opportunities do decentralized systems offer? Where do current challenges lie? And how can established companies benefit from these developments? The cDinner is aimed at CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and professors from all industries. The exact venue in Hanover will be announced after registration. Participation is free of charge - each participant pays for their own order.