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Women in R&D 2026<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]February 24, 2026 – Adina Hotel Munich
\nA different perspective on the technology challenges of the future<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The rapid transformation of industries continues: Efficiency pressures are rising, digital ecosystems are reshaping entire value chains, and the development of intelligent, safe, and sustainable products is becoming more complex than ever. In this dynamic environment R&D plays a central role \u2013 and so do the people who lead it.<\/p>\n

Women in R&D 2026 – our interactive forum is dedicated to exploring the most pressing tech issues of our time through the lens of female leadership. It provides a unique platform for women in R&D to engage in critical discussions, share insights, and help shape the solutions that will define tomorrow’s world.<\/p>\n

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Save the date for Women in R&D<\/span>on February 25, 2027 in Munich<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Save the date for Women in R&D<\/span>on February 25, 2027 in Munich<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Our keynote lineup features industry leaders who will share insights, explore emerging trends, and inspire innovative thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sabine von der Recke<\/h4>\n
Board Member<\/div>\n
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OHB Systems AG<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Claudia Wagner<\/h4>\n
EVP Operations<\/div>\n
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Uster Technologies AG<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our speakers<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Our keynote lineup features industry leaders who will share insights, explore emerging trends, and inspire innovative thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr. Alice Gl\u00e4ttli<\/h4>\n
Senior Vice President<\/div>\n
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BASF SE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Katharina Schuler-Semmler<\/h4>\n
Vice President – Eurodrone Industrial<\/div>\n
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Airbus Defense and Space<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Anja Stahl<\/h4>\n
Director E\/E Architecture and Infrastructure<\/div>\n
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Porsche AG<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr. Kira Giesecke<\/h4>\n
Head of Value Chain Strategy<\/div>\n
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thyssenkrupp Marine Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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C\u00e9lia Bartel<\/h4>\n
Head of Naval & Ground Radar Engineering<\/div>\n
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Hensoldt Sensors GmbH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Katharina Kreitz<\/h4>\n
Founder & Advisory Board<\/div>\n
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Vectoflow GmbH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Katja Tiltscher<\/h4>\n
Vice President Technology & Innovation<\/div>\n
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TRUMPF SE & Co. KG<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kathrin Anandasivam<\/h4>\n
Vice President Technology & Innovation<\/div>\n
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TRUMPF SE & Co. KG<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr.-Ing. Astrid Rota<\/h4>\n
Managing Director<\/div>\n
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Kurtz GmbH & Co. KG<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sabine Ardey<\/h4>\n
Institute Director<\/div>\n
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German Aerospace Center<\/strong> e.V.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dr. Elena Mercep<\/h4>\n
Product Owner Imaging AI<\/div>\n
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AstraZeneca<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ramona Rist<\/h4>\n
Technical Assistant to the Managing Director Engineering<\/div>\n
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AGCO GmbH<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our moderation<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Sarah Yvonne El\u00dfer<\/h4>\n
Editorial Host & Consultant for Tech Communication<\/div>\n

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Our panels<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Explore where the world of R&D is headed, including the emerging scenarios, key challenges, and opportunities. Our keynote will set the stage by diving into the specific impacts these global shifts will have on R&D, providing insights into how R&D can drive solutions in this evolving landscape.<\/p>\n

Our panels will feature insightful discussions on key topics that are shaping the future of R&D:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Efficiency vs. Future-Readiness<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Balancing efficiency with future-readiness is one of the toughest challenges in R&D. This panel explores where the tensions are most visible, how leading organizations navigate them, and what strategies can create the right equilibrium between today\u2019s performance and tomorrow\u2019s innovation. We are addressing the following questions:<\/p>\n

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