30.06.2026 CZSconnect Networking event in summery weather

At the invitation of the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, 18 alumni and 24 Germany Scholarship recipients supported by the foundation gathered to visit Futuromundo in Stuttgart - quite literally right on our doorstep. The interdisciplinary innovation festival took place across 11 locations, 16 clubhouses, and 4 co-creation zones between the Liederhalle, Haus der Wirtschaft, and Berliner Platz.

Thanks to the event’s proximity to our office, we were able to complement the conference’s diverse program - which focused on immersive technologies, education, urban planning, and innovation - with a visit to our office, a group lunch, and an exclusive keynote address.

In keeping with the World Cup, Prof. Dr. Marcus Bölz, director of the Institute for Sports Communication at the University of Applied Sciences for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, provided participants with insights into what soccer teaches us about innovation, performance, and organizations.

In the evening, the festival at Berliner Platz also provided ample opportunity for casual conversation and networking - despite the sweltering temperatures.