Daily programs of the Inspiration Days
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Creativity and expertise in the art of floristry
Dominique Herold is a renowned German master florist known for her exceptional creativity and expertise in floral design. Her work is characterized by a deep understanding of color, movement and volume. Her expertise lies not only in creating beautiful arrangements, but also in teaching others the art of floristry, making her a sought-after teacher and mentor in the industry.
9:40 a.m.
9:40 a.m.
Career paths and professional insights: Julian Behnke, IT Project Engineer - Amazon Support Services
After training as an IT specialist, Julian completed a dual degree in business informatics. Today, he is not only an IT Project Engineer at Amazon, but also an IHK trainer for IT.
10:20 a.m.
10:20 a.m.
Commitment to innovation and education in politics
Thomas Sattelberger is a German politician, manager and advocate of innovation and education. After a successful career in the corporate world, focusing on leadership development and innovation promotion, he entered politics. As a member of the FDP, he was a member of the German Bundestag from 2017 to 2022, where he was particularly committed to education and digital transformation.
10:20 a.m.
10:20 a.m.
Success in the decathlon: a talented athlete on his way to the top
Leo Neugebauer is a German track and field athlete who specializes in the decathlon. With 8961 points, he is number one in the world rankings in the decathlon and the German record holder. In August 2024, he achieved Olympic silver in Paris. Leo studies at the University of Texas in Austin and competes for the Texas Longhorns.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Architecture and art in the dialog of teaching
Prof. Christian Heuchel studied architecture and architecture at the Elite University of Karlsruhe and the Düsseldorf Art Academy. Christian Heuchel has been a lecturer in art and architecture at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf since 2000. He is the founder of the architects' association rheinflügel and owner of the artists' studio bHK in Cologne.
11:00 a.m.
11:00am
Behind the scenes of a global corporation - from production to households worldwide
Our plant director in Buxtehude, Michaela Koch, gives an exciting insight into one of Unilever's largest production sites for liquid personal care products in Europe. Here you can find out what the journey of shower gels and lotions from the world-famous brands Axe, Dove and Duschdass looks like before they find their way into your bathroom. Michaela shares her very personal experiences from her career and shares tips and tricks for your career path with you. As versatile as each and every one of you is, so is the work in one of our 5 Unilever plants. You can find out more about this in Michaela's presentation.
11:40 a.m.
11:40 a.m.
A look at the career of a multi-instrumentalist
David Müller aka Batomae is a multi-instrumentalist who will release his debut album "Wer ist der Typ?" in 2023 and has made a name for himself in the music scene thanks to his versatility: As a songwriter, he wrote the title track "Playlist" for Sebastian Fitzek, supported Wincent Weiss with the platinum award-winning hit "Musik sein" and played bass for Luxuslärm or as a studio musician for artists such as Namika and Stefanie Heinzmann.
11:40 a.m.
11:40 a.m.
From the sports arena to entrepreneurship: a new path after a career
Michael "Mimi" Kraus is a former professional handball player who dedicated himself to entrepreneurship after his successful career as a world champion and Champions League winner in 2020. In addition to his work as a fitness entrepreneur, he plans to return to handball, possibly as a coach.
12:20 pm
12:20 pm
Shaping the future through research and knowledge transfer
Kai Gondlach, a technology enthusiast, IT expert and futurologist, founded his own institute after completing a master's degree in futurology. Since becoming self-employed in 2019, he has been sharing his findings in lectures and publishing works to simplify the complexity of the future. His aim is to alleviate fears about the future and create positive perspectives.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Mental health: challenges and the path to your future
In a world that is characterized by constant pressure - be it from future prospects, comparisons in social media or the challenges of current world events - many people face major emotional hurdles. How do you find your own way in all of this? This talk looks at the challenges young people face today and offers strategies to promote mental health. Let's explore together how you can find your own path despite adversity and strengthen your well-being!
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Career paths in e-sports: From player to coach - insights and challenges
The panel offers exciting insights into the professional world of e-sports and highlights the various career paths, from professional player to coach. Timo 'Tockimo' Bock, Esports player in League of Legends, and Chris 'MoSiTing' Würger, former coach at Schalke04 and Fenerbahçe and now assistant coach at DKB XPERION NXT, will share their personal experiences, challenges and successes in the e-sports industry. They give practical tips and show what professional opportunities and requirements exist in this dynamically growing sector.
1:40 pm
1:40 pm
Creative visions in dialog presented by JMES World
The panel brings together Manfred Michel, a versatile artist whose modern surrealist style impresses, and Alexander Martini, whose abstract works captivate with vivid colors and emotional depth. Michel uses oil and acrylic paints as well as charcoal and graphite, while Martini, inspired by David Lynch, experiments with bold brushstrokes and complex textures. Luisa Stroh, known as Isi Carolina, brings her own perspective: she discovered her passion for art at an early age and aims to inspire younger people to be creative with her mirror and metallic style. Together they share their artistic approaches and the challenges they face in the contemporary art scene.
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