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cDinner - BioTech & LifeScience

BioTech & LifeScience are high-tech fields in which Germany is strong and which we should continue to expand. At the cDinner on December 3rd, we will discuss: What is LifeScience and BioTech? Which (local) companies work in these fields and how can you get involved? We will be introduced to the topic through a keynote by Laila Al-Halabi-Frenzel. Agenda: 19:00 Arrival, 19:10 Welcome & Keynote, 19:20 Discussion in plenary 19:30 Networking and discussion at tables of 5 during dinner 21:00 End

cDinner - Wie denkt ein VC?

The VC investor SCALEHOUSE has never invested in a startup/company from Hanover? Why is that? What have we not yet understood? How does a VC think? Jesse Jeng, Co-Founder of SCALEHOUSE, provides answers to these and other questions. Participants include founders, entrepreneurs, investors, professors, and managing directors. Agenda: 19:00 Arrival, 19:10 Keynote by Jesse Jeng, 19:20 Discussion in large group, 19:30 Dinner & Discussion at tables of 5, 21:00 End

cDinner - Feuerzangenbowle

The year is coming to an end – time for our cDinner Christmas event! We'll celebrate together with a festive Feuerzangenbowle (German fire tongs punch), look back on 2025, and look ahead to 2026. Thorsten Lutz, an experienced production and technical manager with 13 years at Bosch and 10 years at Weinig Group, has organized a special Christmas location for us and will prepare the Feuerzangenbowle – a highlight that combines tradition and enjoyment. Agenda: 19:00 – Arrival 19:10 – Welcome & Feuerzangenbowle 19:30 – Networking and conversation at tables of 5 during dinner 21:00 – End This event is aimed at CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and professors who want to end the year together in a relaxed, festive atmosphere – across all industries. The venue in Hannover will be announced after registration. Participation is free of charge, all participants pay for their own orders.

cDinner - Stark im Wandel

What do employees, managers, executives, and customers have in common? Values – ideally. They are the invisible bond that holds a company together, especially in challenging times. The clearer the values, the easier it is to attract the right talents and customers – and to navigate crises successfully. Together with Sarah Brauns, founder and CEO of heart job, we will discuss how values relate to future viability, economic success, and resilience – and why they become a decisive superpower in times of crisis. Agenda: 7:00 p.m. – Arrival 7:10 p.m. – Keynote by Sarah Brauns: “Healthy Through the Crisis – What Companies Can Do Now for Their Future Viability” 7:25 p.m. – Group discussion 7:40 p.m. – Networking and discussion at dinner tables of five 9:00 p.m. – End

cDinner - Internationales Business: Spanien

ChatGPT said: How does Spain’s business culture differ from Germany’s? Which industries are currently growing most dynamically and what opportunities does this create for German founders, service providers, and companies? We’ll explore these questions together with Sergio Peral, an AI expert currently based in Braunschweig. He will share authentic insights into Spain’s business environment, cultural nuances, and the practical aspects of collaborating with Spanish partners and clients. Agenda: 19:00 – Arrival 19:10 – Keynote by Sergio Peral 19:20 – Open group discussion 19:30 – Table discussions (groups of five) during dinner 21:00 – End This event is aimed at managing directors, founders, executives, and professionals who are interested in understanding international markets or expanding their network within Europe. 📍 The venue (restaurant) in Braunschweig will be announced after registration. 💶 Participation is free of charge – attendees simply pay for their own meals.