Change is a part of everyday business life today. Supply chain disruptions, technological advancements, a shortage of skilled workers, and new market demands require organizations to be highly adaptable. But how do companies manage to remain capable of taking action even in uncertain times and turn challenges into opportunities?
Our next “Future Talk,” scheduled for October 1, 2026, will address this question under the title“From Crisis to Strength: Resilience as a Key to Success.”
Resilience starts within the organization
Resilient companies don’t just react to change; they develop the ability to learn from it and emerge stronger as a result. One of the presentations examines—from an organizational psychology perspective—the role that leadership, corporate culture, and collaboration play in this context, and why resilience is much more than just crisis management.
Innovation as the Key to Adaptability
New technologies have always sparked uncertainty. At the same time, they lay the foundation for progress and growth. The Future Talk explores why it is not technology itself that determines success, but rather companies’ ability to actively foster innovation and embrace change.
When Plans Reach Their Limits
What happens when tried-and-true strategies suddenly stop working? Whether it’s supply chains, product availability, or changing requirements, companies today must find ways to respond flexibly to unforeseen developments. Real-world insights show how risks can be identified early on and why resilience is increasingly becoming a key factor for success.
Our Agenda for October 1, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30–3:45 p.m.
3:45 p.m. – open-ended
Get Together
Welcome + Introduction
Frank Wahlandt | Hoffmann + Krippner
Business Speed Dating
Durable. Adaptive. Future-proof. The Resilience Compass for Companies in a State of Constant Change
Speaker: Daniela Warnat
The Innovation Muscle: Building Resilience in an Age of Constant Disruption
Speaker: Lamborghini Sotelo of Corscience GmbH & Co. KG
Lunch Break
Company Tour: A Look Inside Our Production Facilities
When Plan B Isn’t Enough. Resilience as a Key to Success in Uncertain Times
Speaker: Frank Wahlandt of Hoffmann + Krippner
Feedback on the Day + Conclusion
After Work Drinks
Our Speakers and Insights into Their Presentations
Durable. Adaptive. Future-proof.
The Resilience Compass for Companies in a State of Constant Change
Daniela Warnat
Change is no longer an exceptional occurrence. Crises, labor shortages, technological upheavals, and new priorities challenge organizations to remain capable of taking action even under pressure.
The presentation shows how organizational resilience is built: through leadership that provides direction, teams that learn together, psychological safety, a constructive approach to mistakes, and a culture of clear decision-making. After all, resilience doesn’t just mean enduring stress. It means consciously using change to foster new strength and growth.
Inspiration for leaders and decision-makers who want not only to keep their organizations stable amid constant change, but also to develop them in a way that ensures their future viability.
The Innovation Muscle: Building Resilience in an Age of Constant Disruption
Lamborghini Sotelo | Corsience GmbH & Co. KG
Every major technological breakthrough has been met with the same reaction: fear that it will eliminate jobs, harm workers, or disrupt the way things are done. When the first textile machines appeared, workers feared being replaced. When electricity became part of everyday life, some people believed it would make people sick. Today, AI elicits the same response. This talk argues that fear itself is not the problem; rather, it is a predictable, recurring stage in every technological shift, and how an organization responds to it determines whether that shift becomes a threat or an advantage.
Drawing on examples of companies that push their employees to innovate, we examine what distinguishes organizations that adapt from those that stagnate: not the technology they adopt, but the innovation capabilities they have built up beforehand. How they organize their work, how they hire, and how they encourage people to experiment rather than resist. Using AI as the current, most visible example of this pattern, we offer a strategic, non-technical perspective on what builds true organizational resilience: not the tools a company uses, but its ability to keep adapting.
When Plan B Isn’t Enough
Resilience as a Key to Success in Uncertain Times
Frank Wahlandt | Hoffmann + Krippner GmbH & Co. KG
What if Plan B suddenly stops working?
A component is being discontinued. A supplier has dropped out. Requirements change. You can’t plan for crises. But how to deal with them is.
Resilience, therefore, means more than just being prepared for the next problem. It means identifying risks early on, remaining flexible, and even turning changes to your advantage. Obsolescence management, resilient supply chains, and the capacity for innovation offer three perspectives on a key question: How can we turn “What do we do now?” into “We’re prepared”—and perhaps even into a new opportunity?
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Resilient companies do more than just weather change. They use them to get stronger.
Look forward to exciting insights, diverse perspectives, and valuable food for thought as we tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
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