Beyond Now - Future Creation Day

Beyond Now is a full-day, high-impact innovation event hosted by the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hub at Kühne Logistics University. It connects forward-thinking companiesambitious students, and academic experts to co-create future-ready solutions to real-world business challenges.

This is where corporate innovation meets entrepreneurial talent – on campus, in action.

Target

Companies of all sizes

Live event

Virtual participation not available

Place

Hamburg HafenCity

Time

09:00 - 18:00

Price

Varies by package

Why This Matters

In times of rapid change, talent shortages, and rising pressure to innovate sustainably, BEYOND NOW offers to tackle your business challenges in a dynamic, visionary and interactive setting - with an extraordinary approach of holistic future thinking.

10+ companies
100+ students
50+ professionals

Big Ideas. Bold Moves.

 

Company Benefits

Strengthen Your Innovation Culture

Engage your team in fresh, agile thinking. Beyond Now is your opportunity to co-create alongside entrepreneurial students and spark innovation from the inside out.

Inject New Ideas Into Your Business

Gain powerful external perspectives on your biggest challenges. Walk away with actionable ideas, concept proposals, and a report capturing team insights.

Build Strategic Connections

Network with startups, researchers, and other innovation leaders. Join KLU’s thriving industry-academia ecosystem for long-term collaboration.

Discover Future Talent

Spot high-potential students and PhDs in a real-world setting – solving your challenges with dedication and creativity.

Program Highlights

Keynote and Expert Panel
Leading Voices in logistics, sustainability and entrepreneurship

Holistic Future Problem Solving
Teams of students and employees tackle real cases together and develop futuristic solutions

Pitch and Competition
Teams present their solutions to a jury of experts and winner will be announced

Networking Lounge
For Industry and Academia to connect

How to Participate and Pricing

Envision Your Business in 2040
Pitch a Real-World, Future Challenge
Collaborate On-Site with your Team
Co-Create Breakthrough Ideas and Prototypes
Build a Lasting Culture of Innovation 

Price varies by package:
Light: 1.500 € 
Futurist: 3.600 € 
Pioneer: 8.500 € 

 

Our Partners

Our sincere thanks to our main sponsor, CMA CGM Group, for your leadership and dedication to advancing innovation, and to our partners, 4flow GmbH and, Kühne + Nagel for your ongoing support and collaboration.

Together with visionary startups and NGOs our students will tackle real-world challenges and co-create solutions that matter.

Interested in Partnering with Us?

Let’s make innovation happen – together.

We’re currently onboarding selected corporate partners for the first edition of Beyond Now. If you're ready to dedicate one day to fueling innovation, discovering top talent, and solving challenges with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Us

Mariella Sinderhauf

Head of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center