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The human side of AI

Welcome to a unique gathering of business leaders, global experts and impact entrepreneurs.

For over a decade, The DO has united business leaders, global experts, and the next generation of entrepreneurs with one ambition: To accelerate a sustainable, innovative and equitable economy.

In a time of immense disruption, The DO Summit creates a trusted space for 100 leaders across industries to discuss the critical questions shaping the year ahead. By invitation only and under Chatham House Rules, we enable authentic exchange and collective insight.

September 15th in Berlin

At the heart of The DO Summit 2026: the human side of AI

Our Agenda Setters will lead breakout sessions exploring how AI is reshaping industries and society, not just technologically, but on a deeply human level.

Together, we’ll tackle the questions that matter most: trust, creativity, ethics, and what leadership truly demands as AI rewrites the rules. You'll leave with ideas ready to act on, stronger connections, and the people to bring them to life.

Florian Hoffmann & Katherin Kirschenmann

Founders of The DO

“We're at an inflection point. Not between humans and machines, but between leaders who see a technology challenge and those who see people as the greatest force for change.”

Meet our past and future Agenda Setters

Angie Wiseman

Group Organisational Development Director,
Bupa

Maja Göpel

Transformation Scientist & Founder of Mission Wertvoll

Glyn Richards

Group Director of Sustainability,
Bupa

Khorshid Merz

Corporate Citizenship Strategy, Governance and Impact,
Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Katrin Habenschaden

Head of Sustainability & Environment,
Deutsche Bahn AG

Florian Bankoley

Chief Digital Officer,
Bosch Mobility

Laura Coppen

Sustainability Investments,
H&M Group Ventures

Pia Heidenmark Cook

Former Chief Sustainability Officer,
INGKA Group

Silvia Wiesner

CEO,
Rotkäppchen-Mumm

Paolo Frigati

CEO & Founder,
Persea

Nadine Sterley

Chief Sustainability Officer,
GEA

Vivien Slatosch

Head of Corporate Citizenship, Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Caroline Reid

Sustainability Director EAMA,
Oatly

Cynthia Hansen

Managing Director,
Innovation Foundation

Pascal Brun

VP Sustainability and D&I,
Zalando

Daniel Sachs

Founder, DS Capital

Anna Turrell

Chief Sustainability Officer,
Mars Snacking

Devesh Raj

Chief Operating Officer,
SKY UK

Daniel Ervér

CEO, H&M Group

Charly Classen

Executive Vice President Sports,
SKY Deutschland

Susannah Rodgers MBE

Paralympic Gold Medalist

Barbara Karuth-Zelle

COO, Allianz

Renata Jungo Brüngger

Board Member, UBS

Chiara Patitucci

Secretary General,
Regenerative Society Foundation

Andreas Burkhardt

General Manager Germany,
Teva Pharmaceuticals

Matthias Gramer

Asset Maintenance Management West, DB Infra GO AG

The DO Summit 2025 Snapshots

Smart starts with smart people.

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How does green growth work? A conversation with Gea.

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Smart starts with smart people.

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Smart starts with smart people.

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Smart starts with smart people.

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Smart starts with smart people.

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Questions or inquiries?

Lisa Hennes

Lisa@thedo.world

Community &
Events Lead

Where The DO Community is gathering next

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Stuttgart

beVisioneers Global Summit

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September 15th, 2026

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Sept 20-25, 2026

New York

New York Climate Week

Generations for the Planet returns to bring leaders and innovators together to turn bold climate ideas into scalable impact.

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Oct-Nov, 2026

Istanbul
Mexico City
Johannesburg
Kigali
Bangalore
Kuala Lumpur

beVisioneers Regional Summits

A global series of regional summits, gathering fellows and global experts to strengthen local environmental action, scale planet-positive projects, and grow as leaders of tomorrow.
Locations and dates to be confirmed.
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Oct-Nov, 2026

Hong Kong

WLAB Inclusive Cities Summit

The DO Asia partners with WLAB to host a two-month series of events on transforming cities into liveable spaces that work for everyone.

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