ECP is aunique partnering eventthat brings people together and fosters breakthrough solutions to the major challenges of our time: climate, food, health, housing, mobility, energy, consumption, and water—to name just a few.

Our 20-minute Partnering Conversations are at the heart of the event, creating the perfect environment for serendipitous discoveries and true innovation.

Innovation knows no boundaries – collaborating across disciplines

Everyone is welcome at the ECP, regardless of industry, position, experience, age, gender, region, or discipline. It is the diversity of attendees that inspires creative ideas and leads toamazing breakthroughs. From startups to large corporations, the ECP allows everyone to forge new partnerships and drive forward-looking projects.

Our program – diversity, inspiration, and networking

At the heart of ECP are the 20-minute partnering meetings, which can be scheduled in advance after reviewing each attendee's personal profile.

However, the ECP offers much more than just partnering sessions. An inspiring keynote speech, exciting panel discussions, and company pitches enrich the program.

In addition, our sponsors are organizing workshops to explore specific topics in greater depth. And the breaks and informal gatherings are also key opportunities to casually make new connections and build networks that will have an impact both today and in the future.

Make our world a better and more sustainable place

By bringing together the brightest minds from various fields, we create the conditions for breakthrough solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.

ECP’s experts come from newly founded companies, startups, and scaleups, as well as from the Mittelstand and major international brands in the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, and digitalization—to name just a few—and from all user industries. All types of investors, influencers, and seasoned consultants are the key to fostering fruitful collaboration from day one.