Festival of the Future
- Where
- Forum der Zukunft des Deutschen Museums

The Festival of the Future 2024, organized by 1E9 and the German Museum, is a unique platform for innovation and future-focused ideas, attracting around 15,000 visitors and 150 speakers from various disciplines. With this year´s motto "Welcome to Future Island" it will showcase the latest in technology and research, as well as art, networking and co-creation. TUM Venture Labs host keynotes, panel discussion and interactive workshops.
Come and explore the emerging new space economy, from breakthrough rockets and compact satellites to private space stations. The documentary FORTITUDE of Torsten Hoffmann will provide an in-depth exploration and distinctive perspectives on the importance of space to humanity and its relevance to Earth.
OUR AGENDA
12:15-12:30: Closing the Loop: A Reality Check Towards Printing a Sustainable Future
Join Sascha Schwarz from our Additive Manufacturing Lab as he explores the potential of turning waste into value and discover innovative strategies for a sustainable future.
18:00 - 19:00: Tasting Tomorrow: Live Cooking with Future Bites
Delight in Surf'n Turf, a fusion of sustainable seafood and plant-based innovations. Take part in our interactive session with Lukas Dillinger of our Food / Agro / Biotech Lab for a live cooking show discussing sustainable seafood and plant-based innovations.
16:00 - 16.55: Innovation & New Business Creation with Artificial Intelligence
This interactive session with Bastian Burger from our Software / AI Lab is designed for start-ups and established companies. It will show how AI can drive innovation, streamline operations and open up new market opportunities.
17:00 - 18:00: Tasting Tomorrow: Live Cooking with Future Bites
On Friday, discover Future Shrooms, where mushrooms take centre stage as the superfood of tomorrow, organised by our Food / Agro / Biotech Lab with Lukas Dillinger. Participate in thought-provoking discussions about how our food choices today shape a healthier future for people and the planet.
15:00 - 16:00: AI for Application development beyond coding
Antoine Leboyer from our Software & AI Lab will host an insightful panel featuring innovative start-ups Trail-ML, ZenAI, and StepSailor. Discover how these pioneers are leveraging AI to revolutionize application development, going far beyond traditional coding practices.