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ZEIT Talk & Drinks The Next Renaissance: Human Leadership and Resilience in the Age of AI

13. Februar 2026
1KOMMA5°, Pacellistraße 2, München

In a world transformed by artificial intelligence, Europe stands at a decisive crossroads: Will we simply adjust to global change — or shape a new era of renewal?

At this gathering, a select group of leaders and thinkers came together to explore how human-centered leadership can serve as Europe’s strategic strength.

The discussions highlighted a shared conviction: meaningful progress grows from responsibility, trust, and renewed confidence in common values. With a spirit reminiscent of the Renaissance, participants examined how innovation, education, and forward-looking leadership can strengthen Europe’s resilience and sovereignty in the digital age.

It was an evening of focused impulses and open exchange, dedicated to exploring how Europe can align technological ambition with democratic principles and empower the next generation to lead with clarity, courage, and integrity.

The event has already ended.

Read about the program items here, and click through the photos from the 2026 event. Further details regarding Janina Mütze’s presentation as part of the evening program can be found below.

Impressionen 2026

Speaker (extract)

WHU
Prof. Dr. Christian Andres Dean, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

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Rainer Esser
Dr. Rainer Esser Executive Advisor, Holtzbrinck; Member of the Supervisory Board, DIE ZEIT
Dr. Bernhard Günther CEO, BWI GmbH
Hanna Hennig CIO, Siemens AG
Janina Mütze CEO, Civey GmbH

© Marc Hohner
Dr. Annika von Mutius Co-Founder & CEO, Empion GmbH; Board Member, KI Bundesverband
Barbara Wittenberg CTO, 1KOMMA5°

Moderation

Jakob von Lindern
Jakob von Lindern Head of Tech Reporting, DIE ZEIT

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