Creating knowledge together – Our experience for top-class exchange.
Sharing experiences, gaining new perspectives and shaping the future together.
The best insights are not gained alone. They are the result of open dialogue between decision-makers who are facing the same challenges. For over a decade, we have been organising formats in which managers can confidently share their experiences, learn from each other and take away new ideas for their company.
2009 – 2016: Exchange of experience in the VDMA
At the VDMA, we have moderated numerous experience exchange rounds on innovation and business development. The focus was on two central questions:
– How do market-driven innovations emerge that secure a company’s future?
– How do you identify new business areas and develop them successfully?
2011: Innovation management study ‘Idea wanted’
How do companies systematically come up with really good ideas? To find out, we conducted a comprehensive study among managing directors and development managers and prepared it for an inspiring exchange. The study focussed on methods for promoting a diversity of ideas – from idea workshops and market observation to strategic problem-solving approaches.
2014 – 2022: The ZEBI. – Zentrum for Business Development & Innovation
With the ZEBI. , we created an exclusive platform where a fixed group of decision-makers met regularly to discuss current topics relating to business development and innovation. The ZEBI. friends met 1-2 times a year and benefited from in-depth discussions, expert knowledge and best practices.
From 2025: Our new initiative – ‘Study & Exchange’
Now is the time for something new: the ‘Study & Exchange Format’ for development managers and innovation decision-makers.
Digital, structured and particularly insightful in two stages.
The first exchange revolves around the topic: ‘What makes innovation successful?’
‘What makes innovation successful?’
‘What makes innovation successful?’
How companies ensure speed, break through thought patterns and develop innovations that survive in digital value creation.
Then why not let us talk about our new initiative via Teams – we are always happy to hear from new bright minds!