Back on stage in the foundersā scene: after two years in virtual format, Bits & Pretzels is returning to Munich on-site ā and Audi is back on board. At the conference from September 25 to 27, 2022, Audi experts will exchange ideas with international thought leaders and founders about what will move people in the future. On Monday (September 26), Patrick Hennig, co-founder of luca app and CEO of culture4life GmbH, futurologist Kirstine Fratz, and influencer Laura Lewandowski will discuss topics such as the future of mobility and āNew Workā during the six-hour program organized by the company with the four rings.
Audiās working environment is as flexible as that of a startup. Desk sharing, freedom of choice as to the place of work, and no fixed requirements for on-site attendance: āWith our newĀ company agreement āHybrid Working,āĀ we are establishing a framework for maximum flexibility,ā says Miriam Mayer-Ebert, Head of General Services at AUDI AG.
The internal ābetter normalā project promotes even greater freedom for employees to find a work model that suits them. But Mayer-Ebert is convinced that the change is happening first and foremost in peopleās minds.
At Bits & Pretzels, Audi can exchange ideas with new-work experts, such as influencer Laura Lewandowski, on how holistic approaches strengthen personal responsibility and trust and thus create space for innovation
āShaping the future together is an expression of Audiās attitude. We donāt just show this with our products,ā says Henrik Wenders, Head of Audi Brand. āAt Bits & Pretzels, we can talk to other visionaries about progress in all areas of life. This holistic perspective generates innovative solutions.ā
Dealing Responsibly with Technology ā The &Audi Initiative
From health apps and route planning to automated driving: the &Audi Initiative is exploring what data-driven technologies and services can do ā and what is needed to do so ā under the heading āItās a give and take.ā Between performance and data protection: Patrick Hennig, co-founder of the luca app, and experts from Audi and CARIAD will discuss the tension between these two areas.
Since 2016, the &Audi Initiative has brought together experts from different disciplines and sectors, thus contributing to the responsible use of technology.
Ahead of the Zeitgeist: Business Ideas and Cracks in the Matrix
Ideas that improve the experience of mobility and offer people added value in their day-to-day lives are the focus of the Audi Denkwerkstatt and the start-up accelerator Techstar. WithĀ their joint program, they support founders in developing their concepts.
But how do companies know what will move people in the future? āZeitgeist research has a lot to do with perception in the present. The zeitgeist always becomes visible when our acknowledged social beliefs cease to function,ā says Kirstine Fratz. The zeitgeist researcher calls this āthe crack in the matrix.ā For example, she noticed that society increasingly asks for assistance when it comes to mobility.
āFactors such as artificial intelligence and digital connectivity are becoming increasingly important,ā explains Fratz in an interview onĀ progress.audi. At Bits & Pretzels, she will discuss the future of mobility together with Henrik Wenders.
All About Bits & Pretzels
This year, many more experts and scientists will be on Audiās stage ā including holoride CEO Nils Wollny, nunam co-founder Prodip Chatterjee, and Prof. Lutz FĆ¼gener, Professor of Transportation Design at Hof University of Applied Sciences.Ā Since 2014, Bits & Pretzels has brought together founders, startup enthusiasts, and investors. TheĀ full programĀ is available on theĀ organizersā website.
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