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Events

Join us and help update our societal operating systems.

Our events are aimed at anyone who is interested in an open exchange and learning together. We invite you to join in the discussion and discover new perspectives.

Ethical Data Initiative Virtual Townhall

Join the Ethical Data Initiative’s first virtual Town Hall Workshop on the 28th of November, 14:30 - 17:30 CET. This new biannual format builds on the momentum of past events, creating a flexible and accessible forum for global stakeholders to come together to shape the future of ethical data.

Online
28. Nov 2025
Talk

What Firms Actually Lose (and Gain) from Extreme Weather Event Impacts

Climate change isn’t just a distant concern. Rising extreme weather events are creating real and growing financial risks for companies, investors, and economies. Yet assessing these impacts systematically remains a major challenge.

TUM Think Tank
03. Nov 2025

Webinar: “Reform Building Blocks for the GDPR – Exchange & Discussion”

How can the GDPR be developed to remain fit for the future? We have some first answers — and look forward to the discussion!

Online
29. Oct 2025
Talk

Europe at a Crossroads: Thriving in Disruption

In their new book, a bold vision for renewing Europe's promise of peace and prosperity is offered by Francesca and Gerald Knaus. Drawing lessons from history and today's democratic heroes, they demonstrate how ideas can inspire politics that garner majority support for a Europe without wars. This masterclass will explore how Europe can respond to disruption with confidence and creativity.

TUM Think Tank
20. Oct 2025
Conference

European Resilience Summit

Join us at the European Resilience Summit in Berlin, a growing series of high-impact gatherings across major European cities, uniting leaders from government, industry, and civil society to shape the continent’s digital sovereignty. From London to Paris, The Hague to Berlin, each summit is a catalyst for concrete action in building secure, sovereign, and trusted digital infrastructure.

Berlin
18. — 19. Sep 2025
Discussion

AI readiness across mission-driven organizations

Join us for the launch of a new white paper exploring how mission-driven organizations are navigating the rise of AI. Based on interviews with stakeholders across mission-driven organizations, the paper highlights real-world use cases, key challenges, and future directions for AI adoption in the service of social and environmental goals.

TUM Think Tank
03. Jul 2025
Roundtable

Who pays for the transport infrastructure?

Alternatives to traditional taxation in the transition to electro mobility

TUM Think Tank
30. Jun 2025
Workshop

Future-proof data protection: From data protection law to the right to use data

How can data protection in the digital age be thought of, lived and shaped in a future-proof way - what contribution can new approaches such as a data usage right make - what is required for innovation, research and progress?

TUM Think Tank
26. Jun 2025

Events at the TUM Think Tank 

One moment you’re discussing content moderation strategies; the next you’re exploring emerging technologies. The interdisciplinarity keeps things dynamic—there’s always something new to learn, fresh perspectives to engage with, and complex problems to tackle. 

– Kenzi El Shaer