Future of the economy: Innovation forum in Ingolstadt on July 24th!
On July 24, 2025, the KU invites you to the “Science2Business Corporate Forum” in Ingolstadt to discuss AI and employee management.

Future of the economy: Innovation forum in Ingolstadt on July 24th!
The Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt invites you to the “Science2Business Corporate Forum” on July 24, 2025. This event takes place at the KU Future Campus in Ingolstadt, at Hohe-Schul-Straße 5, and is aimed at a broad target group, including companies, economic developers, municipalities, chambers, associations and researchers. The forum is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. with a get-together and a lunch snack.
At 1:30 p.m. the Helfenzrieder Innovation Prize will be presented by Mayor Dr. Awarded to Michael Kern. The core of the event consists of two sessions that will offer exciting insights into current topics. The first session begins at 2:00 p.m. and is dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence, including in customer service and data management. Dr. Marah Blaurock from the Chair of General Business Administration and Service Management will give a lecture here.
Innovations in focus
The second session, which starts at 4 p.m., will cover the topics of employee management and tax complexity. For this purpose, Prof. Dr. Harald Pechlaner and Dr. Madlen Schwing from the Chair of Tourism and the Center for Entrepreneurship (FGF) will give a lecture. The event also offers a “Meet & Connect Area” that promotes the exchange of ideas and the presentation of projects and solutions by research institutions, companies and municipal partners.
The forum is a cooperation between the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and the economic department of the city of Ingolstadt. The event is supported by several partners, including the Artificial Intelligence Network Ingolstadt (AININ), the regional management IRMA e.V., the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria, and the transformation network Transform 10.
Participation is free, but registration is required to take part in the event. Further information is also available on Springer's website, which provides detailed insights into the forum's topics: Springer.
The “Science2Business Corporate Forum” promises not only informative lectures, but also valuable networking opportunities for those present.
For further details about the event please visit KU website.