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Innovative approaches and economic drivers for sustainable growth – building a strong, connected European future.
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ESMT Berlin is a globally leading business university. Founded by 25 global companies, ESMT offers Master's, MBA, and PhD programs as well as executive education. Courses are offered on the Berlin campus, at locations worldwide, online, and as hybrid programs with partial on-campus attendance. With a focus on leadership, innovation, and analytics, ESMT professors regularly publish their research in leading academic journals. Additionally, ESMT provides a platform for dialogue between politics, business, and academia. ESMT is a state-recognized private academic institution with the right to award doctorates and is accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and ZEvA. The business school is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its activities and communities.
ESMT European School of Management and Technology GmbH
Contact:
Martha (Molly) Ihlbrock
Director of Corporate Communications
Telephone: +49 30 212 31 1043
Mobile: +49 175 939 0728
Email: martha.ihlbrock@esmt.org
A strong Europe that speaks with one voice and stands for peace, prosperity, and competitiveness: Founded in 2013 and led by former EU Commissioner Günther H. Oettinger, the pro-European non-profit association United Europe connects experts from business, academia, and politics to promote pro-European thinking and action.
Through European conferences, panel discussions, and Young Leaders seminars, members can learn about and contribute to Europe's agenda.
United Europe does not represent individual, political, or corporate interests and is financed exclusively through membership fees and donations.
United Europe e.V.
Contact:
Dyria Sigrid Alloussi
Programme Director
Mobile: +49 17675032608
E-Mail: dyria.alloussi@united-europe.eu
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The Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, with its institutions, affiliated companies, and sponsors, is Europe's largest banking group – firmly rooted across the country and supported by a unique public mandate. Its organizational structure combines decentralization with reliability, and economic strength with social responsibility.
Whether it's a checking account, financing, wealth building, or retirement planning – Sparkassen and their partners support individuals, businesses, and municipalities in every life situation. They ensure access to financial services, promote economic participation, and strengthen social cohesion.
More than 190,000 employees stand for a strong sense of community: in their region, throughout Germany – and across Europe.
Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband e.V.
Contact:
Laura Rodenbeck
Kommunikationsmanagerin Auftritte der Verbandsleitung
Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband e.V.
Mobile: +49 30 20225-5157
E-Mail: laura.rodenbeck@dsgv.de
Pirelli was founded in Italy in 1872 and is today one of the world's largest tire manufacturers – the only one with an exclusive focus on the consumer market. With deep Italian roots and specialization in the "High Value" segment, the brand stands for cutting-edge technology, innovation, and excellent production. In 2023, Pirelli invested 5.4% of its High Value revenues in Research & Development.
The company is strongly committed to sustainability and ranks among the leading companies in global sustainability rankings. Active in motorsport since 1907, Pirelli has been the exclusive tire partner of Formula 1 since 2011 – a partnership that will continue until at least 2027.
Pirelli Deutschland GmbH
Contact:
Anna M. Pasternak
Head of Communications
Mobile: +49 173 3792405
Email: anna.pasternak@pirelli.com
Salzgitter AG is one of Germany's leading steel and technology groups.
As a pioneer in the Circular Economy, we focus on the sustainable innovation and transformation of our products and processes across our business divisions: Steel Production, Steel Processing, Trading, and Technology.
With our "Salzgitter AG 2030" strategy and the principle "Pioneering for Circular Solutions," we are setting new standards in the industry. Our ambitions are realized through strong initiatives and programs such as SALCOS® – Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking. Through partnerships and networks, we actively drive progress toward a Circular Economy.
With over 24,000 employees worldwide across more than 130 national and international subsidiaries and affiliated companies, we live up to our global ambitions for growth, profitability, and our pioneering position. In fiscal year 2025, we generated external sales of approximately €10 billion with crude steel production of around 5.9 million tonnes.
Salzgitter AG
Contact:
Thorsten Möllmann
Head of Corporate Communications & Brand | Head of Taskforce Defence
Salzgitter AG
Mobile: +49 5341 2101
E-Mail: moellmann.t@salzgitter-ag.de