BIG BANG AI Festival opens with awards, luxury raffle and elite networking

The latest edition of the BIG BANG AI Festival kicked off with an evening of awards, discussions, and networking. Guests gathered for a relaxed welcome before diving into a packed programme of events. Among the highlights was an exclusive raffle offering a €15,000 voucher for a luxury sailing trip aboard the historic Sea Cloud.

The event, hosted by DUP UNTERNEHMER Magazine founder Jens de Buhr, brought together entrepreneurs and innovators for recognition and conversation.

The evening began with a casual reception, giving attendees time to catch up and mingle. Jens de Buhr, publisher of DUP UNTERNEHMER Magazine and founder of the BIG BANG AI Festival, then officially opened the proceedings.

Awards took centre stage as Ines Woermann of the German Innovation Institute presented honours for Employer of the Future, Business Innovator, and Company of the Future. The Premium Leaders Club received the Company of the Future award, with founder and CEO Tanja Hacker later sharing her pride in the recognition of their work.

A panel discussion followed, focusing on Longevity and Health Optimization for Executives—From Challenge to Solution. Frank Kübler, Prof. Dr. Jochen A. Werner, and Martin Gratzer joined moderator Torsten Knippert to explore strategies for executive wellbeing.

The night also featured the launch of an exclusive raffle. The grand prize—a €15,000 voucher for a luxury sailing trip on the Sea Cloud—remains open for entries until February 27, 2026. Participants can also nominate a deserving company as part of the draw.

As the formal programme wrapped up, guests enjoyed finger food while networking. Tanja Hacker later reflected on the event's special atmosphere, calling the chance to meet inspiring entrepreneurs a personal highlight.

The BIG BANG AI Festival evening combined recognition, discussion, and networking in a single event. Companies left with awards, attendees exchanged ideas, and the raffle gave guests a chance to win a high-end sailing experience. The next entry deadline for the draw is set for February 27, 2026.