Networking & Politik (#77 BML)

In the organizer's words:

Panel discussion on the topic: "Will Germany remain in crisis mode or will the economic upswing succeed?"

What is the Blue Monday Lounge?

This event is much more than a classic networking meeting - it is a prestigious business and media platform that has been bringing together leading minds, decision-makers and visionaries since 2002. Top managers, board members, entrepreneurs, investors and public figures meet here to gain valuable ideas, discuss forward-looking trends and open up new business perspectives.

Who is this format for?

• Management boards of medium-sized companies
• Board members and division heads of regulated organizations
• Decision-makers and managers

Where does the event take place?

The Rheinloft Cologne is a rooftop business location in the heart of Cologne. The 1,000 square meter space with a Mediterranean roof garden is just a 10-minute walk from Cologne Central Station. In an atmosphere that is both exclusive and inspiring, partnerships, pioneering ideas and sustainable collaborations are created. Successful business is not only based on transactions, but also on inspiring encounters.

Germany is under economic pressure. Tens of thousands of jobs are being lost, key sectors such as the automotive industry are faltering. The industrial core of the export nation is facing far-reaching changes. At the same time, bureaucracy and a backlog of reforms are growing, while many companies are facing new challenges.

At the Rheinloft Talks #77, two renowned experts will discuss the causes, moods and possible ways out of the current situation.

The guests are:

Stephan Grünewald
Managing Director of the Rheingold Institute and bestselling author. His in-depth psychological analyses show what moves people and which moods shape the economy and society.

Professor Dr. Hubertus Bardt
Managing Director of the German Economic Institute. He analyzes the economic situation of German companies on a daily basis and is familiar with the key challenges facing Germany as a business location.

Moderation:
Michael Krons, journalist and long-standing moderator of political debates

The Blue Monday Lounge at Rheinloft Cologne brings together personalities from business, politics and society to discuss current developments and open up new perspectives.

Information about the event:

Admission: 19.00 hrs
Start of program: 19.40 hrs
Exchange & networking: 8.30 pm
End: 23.30 hrs

Food and drinks are included in the price.
Tickets are only available in advance.

You are welcome to apply as a speaker or presenter for the 2026 editions at: wippermann@jfw-kommunikation.de