Events

The workshop takes you from the initial idea through idea development and differentiation to validation and the first launch. Each participant works independently on their own idea and leaves the workshop with a fully developed concept - not just theory.

Location: Online

The event is a cooperation between the Schader Foundation and the International Forest Art Centre and takes place as part of the World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain "Design for Democracy".
Location: Schader-Stiftung | Goethestr. 2 | 64285 Darmstadt

This interdisciplinary conference explores the relationships between acoustic ecology/soundscape studies and democratic processes, social cohesion, sustainability, and participation.
Location: Dieburg and Darmstag

The Schader Festival is entering its second round in cooperation with the World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026. What can democracy look like today and tomorrow? How can we help shape it, move it and bring it to life?
Location: Schader Campus| Goethestraße 1 and 2, 64285 Darmstadt

The Hessen Ideas Competition has been honouring the best start-up ideas from Hessian universities since 2016. At the award ceremony, the final teams pitch live on stage, after which the winners are honoured.
Location: Museum for Communication, Frankfurt am Main

The DTdT will enter its eighth round in autumn 2026. The focus on building culture emphasises how central the design of buildings, spaces and other places of coexistence is to the sustainable development of modern societies.
Location: Schader Campus | Goethestr. 1-2 | 64285 Darmstadt

Digital, social, scientific and political networks permeate almost all areas of social life. The event invites you to analyse these developments from an interdisciplinary perspective, to reflect critically on them and to discuss them with an eye to the future.
Location: Schader Campus | Goethestr.…

This is where founder spirit and innovation meet business, science and politics. Over 100 exhibitors, inspiring keynotes and the Start-up Pitch Corner offer a diverse supporting programme with numerous networking formats and workshops.
Location: darmstadtium

The Hessian Founder Award offers an excellent platform to publicise your own business and to be noticed by the public. In addition to the valuable networking opportunities, the Hessian Founder Award offers professional support and media attention.
Location: tba