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Upcoming Events

November 5, 2025
Braunschweig

cDinner - Internationales Business: Golf-Region

How do work requirements differ in the Gulf States compared to Germany? How does the work mentality differ? What about the order situation? What do I need to consider when doing business with the Gulf States? We will discuss these questions together with Ziad Salem, Strategic Supplier Manager at Novus. Novus is a German premium manufacturer of electric lightweight motorcycles made from carbon fiber and handcrafted – true works of art on wheels. As Strategic Supplier Manager at Novus, Ziad Salem brings valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of international business with the Gulf region, from cultural differences to practical business strategies. Agenda: 19:00 – Arrival 19:10 – Keynote by Ziad Salem 19:20 – Discussion in plenary 19:30 – Networking and discussion at tables of 5 during dinner 21:00 – End This event is aimed at CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and professors who want to build or understand international business relationships with the Gulf States – across all industries. The venue (restaurant) in Braunschweig will be announced after registration. Participation is free of charge, all participants pay for their own orders.

November 5, 2025
Hannover

cDinner: Geld vom Staat - Fördermittel für Innovation nutzen

Established businesses face a critical transformation: digitalization, automation, and cost efficiency are no longer future concepts but necessary steps to remain competitive. The government supports this transformation through numerous funding programs for innovative projects. But how do you identify which projects truly qualify as innovative? How do you strategically approach a funding project? And what realistic expectations should you have? At the cDinner on November 5, 2025, in Hannover, we will discuss these questions together with Marc-Philipp Graf von Bethusy-Huc, partner in the fiber composite industry, business angel, and experienced funding consultant. Agenda: 7:00 PM – Arrival & Networking 7:10 PM – Keynote "Government Funding" by Marc-Philipp Graf von Bethusy-Huc 7:20 PM – Group Discussion 7:30 PM – Networking and In-Depth Conversations at Tables of Five 9:00 PM – End of Event The cDinner is aimed at CEOs, founders, executives, investors, and professors across all industries. The exact venue (restaurant) will be announced after registration. Participation: Free of charge, each participant pays for their own order.

November 12, 2025
Braunschweig

cDinner - Entscheidungen in Extremsituationen

'Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face' - Mike Tyson. When such an extreme situation occurs, how do we make decisions? And how do we find a good decision? We will discuss these questions together with Fritz Geers, an ultra-cyclist who crossed the USA by bike in 10 days and will pick us up with his keynote. Agenda: 19:00 Arrival, 19:10 Keynote, 19:20 Discussion in plenary, 19:30 Networking and discussion at tables of 5 during dinner, 21:00 End

Past Events

October 29, 2025
Braunschweig

cDinner - Themenoffen

The cDinner started as a 5-person blind business dinner with open topics. At 7:00 PM, exciting participants who usually don't know each other beforehand meet at the table. After brief small talk, we order our food. Then one person begins with a short introduction. The introduction continues around the table. Usually, the food is already being served by the time the introduction round is finished. During the meal, an open discussion develops about topics that move us or topics that caught our attention during the introductions. At the beginning, the conversation is sometimes a bit awkward. But in the end, everyone is surprised that it's already 9:00 PM and the dinner is slowly coming to an end. Finally, everyone happily pays their bill for their orders with the staff.

cDinner - Business in Kanada vs. Deutschland event photo
October 29, 2025
Hannover

cDinner - Business in Kanada vs. Deutschland

What does the business world in Dubai look like? What is it like to relocate your business there? How does it all compare to Germany? We will discuss these questions at the cDinner on October 29th with our keynote speaker Oliver Duras, who is spending his last days in Germany before moving to Dubai with his family and business partners to continue their 3D business. Agenda: 7:00 PM Arrival, 7:10 PM Keynote by Oliver, 7:20 PM Group discussion, 7:30 PM Networking and discussion at tables of 5, 9:00 PM End. Location: Hannover

cDinner - Quantencomputing event photo
October 22, 2025
Hannover

cDinner - Quantencomputing

Quantum computing is a promising technology. Unlike current computers that work with bits (as 1 and 0), quantum computers work with so-called qubits – a superposition of 1 and 0. Imagine a globe where 1 is the North Pole and 0 is the South Pole: Our computers can only work with these two poles, while a quantum computer can work with all points on the globe's surface. We will discuss how advanced this technology already is and what opportunities and risks it presents at the cDinner on October 22nd in Hanover. Andreea will provide a brief keynote on the topic. Agenda: 7:00 PM Arrival, 7:10 PM Keynote, 7:20 PM Group discussion, 7:30 PM Discussion and networking at tables of 5 during dinner, 9:00 PM End

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Frequently Asked Questions

The dinner lasts 2 hours. We start at 7:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM.

Everyone only pays for their own dinner. cDinner itself is free.

Any leader from business, research, and government.

We plan dinners every Wednesday. You can sign up anytime and reserve your spot.

We chose Wednesday because it's the best time for dinner and suits our target audience best.

We conduct a brief introduction call with all participants. This allows us to verify the qualifications and suitability of applicants and reject unsuitable registrations if necessary.

In most cases, less than 3 minutes.

Currently, we are active in Hanover and Brunswick. We plan to expand to other cities soon.

The app can be downloaded and used to register for events. However, only members who have attended one of our dinners will be verified and have full access to all social features of the app.