Da die wissenschaftliche Zukunftsforschung als Basis für strategische Entscheidungen unverzichtbar ist und einen wichtigen Beitrag in den Bereichen Wirtschaft, Politik, Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft leistet, veranstalten der Lehrstuhl für Innovations- und Technologiemanagement (iTM) am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), das Fraunhofer ISI und die Siemens AG gemeinsam in diesem Jahr eine Vortragsreihe mit dem Titel: „Fokus: Zukunft. Unser Leben 2050“. Die Vorträge der ersten Session beschäftigen sich mit den Fragen:  Wie wollen wir in Zukunft leben und arbeiten? Wie bleiben unsere Unternehmen langfristig innovativ? Was ist Zukunftswissen und wie können wir es für strategische Entscheidungen nutzen? Der Abend mit anschließendem Get-together bietet einen Einblick aus Unternehmenssicht und Zukunftsforschung sowie einen Einblick in verschiedene Foresight-Ansätze und Methoden des Fraunhofer ISI.  

As Blockchain has become known as the technology behind the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. has become known. However, this disruptive technology offers far more areas of application than just a means of payment: In principle, a smart contract running on the blockchain can be used to carry out any transaction without the help of intermediaries, be it buying a house or renting a drill via MyHammer. In addition, the immutability of the blockchain means that value chains are listed transparently. This means that a consumer can not only track the journey her yoghurt pot has taken, but also check the authenticity and origin of her diamond.

But what is blockchain, this so-called decentralized database, and how could it change our trading system and ultimately our society in the long term? What potential does the technology actually have or is it just hype? What if electricity, real estate and services were traded exclusively via blockchain-based platforms and we could verify our digital identity at the registry office or when voting via the blockchain?

After a welcome address by the evening's host, Prof. Dr. Marion A. Weissenberger-Eibl (Chair of the KIT and Director of the Fraunhofer ISI), Anne-Catherine Jung (Head of Press and Communication, Fraunhofer ISI) will lead the discussion. The The theses presented in the speakers' keynote speeches will be discussed by the panel of speakers and together with the audience.

Afterwards, a small reception will offer the opportunity for further exchange.

The event begins at 18:00 (admission from 17:30) and will take place in the Festsaal of the Student Cultural Center (Adenauerring 7, Karlsruhe).

Welcoming address

Prof. Dr. Marion A. Weissenberger-Eibl

Keynote speeches and discussion

Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner

Head of the Blockchain Center, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Dr. Marian Klobasa

Head of Business Unit Energy Management and Smart Grids, Fraunhofer ISI

Carsten Stauch

IT Innovation Manager (TechLAB), EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG

Moderation

Anne-Catherine Jung