Entrepreneurs for Impact
Together for a future with impact from Düsseldorf to the world 🌍
After two years, 11 successful events, and over 500 participants, Impact Düsseldorf is going international!
We’ve heard your feedback and are excited to announce our very first English Edition, in cooperation with the The International Women in Business Düsseldorf.
Just like our German version, this evening is all about meaningful connections, collaboration, and creating real impact – now open to our international community in Düsseldorf and beyond.
While we are proud to collaborate with a women-focused network, this event is open to people of all genders who want to connect, collaborate, and drive impact together.
Agenda
18:30 – Doors open
Arrive, grab a drink, and get into the vibe.19:00 – Welcome & Introduction (Impact Düsseldorf & iwibdus)
Who we are, what drives us, and why we believe in people of purpose and impact from everywhere.19:15 – Keynote 1
Moritz Everding - Founder SOCHILI -🌶️ HOT SAUCE WITH A GOOD CAUSE
Over 1,500 people in rural Senegal now have electricity for the first time – thanks to a hot sauce. Sounds wild?It is. But it works. Empowerment in the truest sense of the word.
Discover how SOCHILI turns organic, fair Senegalese chilies into handcrafted sauces – and how every bottle sold brings solar power to families off the grid. No greenwashing, no empty promises, just real empowerment you can taste.
Expect honest founder insights, firsthand stories from Senegal, and a fiery hot sauce tasting to close it out.
19:30 – Keynote 2 & Exclusive Guided Tour
Alena Engelhard, Co-Founder & Initiator of Bauwendehof and our host for the day, will share the vision behind Bauwendehof, how the team has built one of the most exciting hubs for circular construction and new economic models, and what is already happening on site.
She will also present how individuals, organizations, and companies can become part of the ecosystem and what opportunities Bauwendehof offers. The session concludes with an exclusive guided tour of the site.
20:00 – Networking & Open ExchangeWe want to make it easy for you to truly meet people – not just exchange business cards.
In an open and relaxed setting, you’ll have the chance to talk about what really matters: your ideas, your challenges, and what drives you. Connect with like-minded people, exchange perspectives, and discover new opportunities for collaboration.
Because real impact starts with real conversations.
🌱 Who is this event for?
Impact Düsseldorf brings together founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, NGOs, changemakers, students, creatives, and anyone who believes in using business, creativity, and collaboration as a force for good.
Whether you’re building a purpose-driven startup, leading a team toward sustainability, or simply curious about how to make a positive impact – this is your place to connect, learn, and grow.
For the past two years, our Impact community has been growing steadily – a vibrant network of people who believe that change starts with conversation and collaboration.
Now, we’re thrilled to welcome even more voices and perspectives to the movement.
💬 Be part of a community that truly wants to make a difference and join our LinkedIn group “Impact Düsseldorf & Umgebung.”
Ticket price
Your contribution helps us, Impact Düsseldorf enables us to host future gatherings sustainably, foster community, and make new projects possible.
Addionally, a part of the ticket price will be donated to Bauwendehof to support their work and help ensure that spaces like this—where new ideas, sustainable practices, and collaboration can grow—continue to exist and thrive.
Drinks On-Site
Refreshments are available – you can purchase your favorite drinks directly at the event.
Why the different ticket types?
We’re celebrating impact – and that comes from many different places. With our ticket categories, we want to highlight that all perspectives are welcome and valuable. At the same time, this helps us tailor the event format even better to you and your topics in the future.
We especially value having a mix of stakeholders at our events. From our experience, bringing together diverse perspectives not only makes the discussions more exciting but also improves the overall quality of the event – so everyone benefits more.
Simply choose the category that fits you best.
It’s not about formalities – it’s about showing up with your energy, ideas, and impact.
You can also find us on Instagram: Impact Düsseldorf
We’re looking forward to your participation and an evening full of purpose and positive impact!