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Carsten Rudolph

Managing Director, BayStartUp GmbH

About:

As Managing Director of BayStartUp GmbH, Dr. Carsten Rudolph has been shaping the development from the competition to today's range of products and services since 2009. He has many years of experience in startups and tech companies, his professional stations have been companies such as Microsoft, McKinsey & Co., Siemens AG, netzwerk nordbayern and a start-up in the e-health environment. He studied and earned his doctorate in electrical engineering at the Technical University of Berlin. Carsten Rudolph teaches as a professor of entrepreneurship at the Nuremberg University of Applied Sciences.

Ticket Category: VIP

Monday, September 29th - Conference Day 1

Tuesday, September 30th - Conference Day 2

Briefings

In the briefing, you’ll receive all essential information about the event and its surroundings — everything you need to feel well-prepared and confident throughout the experience.

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Your Agenda

Monday, September 28th, Conference Day 1

Time

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Conference Day I

Immerse yourself in a day filled with visionary keynotes, hands-on masterclasses, and exclusive networking opportunities.

Tuesday, September 29th, Conference Day 2

Time

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Conference Day II

Experience deep-dive discussions, interactive panel talks, and curated matchmaking sessions that bring together the brightest minds in business and innovation.

Wednesday, September 30th, Oktoberfest Day

Time

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Table Captain Networking

This is your moment to showcase your expertise and receive valuable insights from the attendees, sparking new ideas and connections.

10:45 am to 11:30 am

Table Captain Networking: Round 1

The first 45 minutes of Networking. Afterwards there is a 15 minute break for the attendees to switch tables.

11:45 am to 12:30 pm

Table Captain Networking: Round 2

The guests should have rotated their table by now, the second round of Networking starts.

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Your Ticket

Your ticket grants access to all three days of the event.
Please use the exclusive VIP/Speaker check-in at Entrance West (badge collection with ticket + valid ID).
Note: short waiting times may occur on Monday morning.

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