Kübra Sekin

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Presenter, Actress

Kübra Sekin - Photo: Miriam Moeß — Photo: Miriam Moeß

Kübra Sekin is a presenter, actress and performer. She works from a disabled, queer and migrant perspective and advocates for the participation and visibility of people with disabilities on social media, on stage and in public. As an actress, she can be seen in productions such as "Pauline" (Disney+), "Malibu" (ZDF), "Blindgänger" (cinema) and "Die Anstalt" (ZDF). She has hosted numerous cultural events, award ceremonies and specialist conferences and contributed to the books "Angry Cripple" and "Bist du behindert oder was?". In 2024, she received the German Acting Award for her role in the ZDF series "Die Chefin".

Programm

Apr28.

Future Lab Germany: How Cities, AI & Creativity Open Up New Spaces

What happens when AI innovation meets urban development? Our state cases show how differently – and how boldly – federal states are shaping the digital future. Mönchengladbach, Saxony and Baden-Württemberg present AI-supported projects that are rethinking the cultural and creative industries: From cross innovation ecosystems and cities as "sandboxes of the future" to real-life AI experiments in public spaces.

Take the opportunity to get to know the minds behind the projects, talk to sponsors and partners and, after a quick pitch round, start the deep dive. Which city will become the next innovation lab – and which festival proves that analog is more relevant than ever in the age of AI?

These are the four impulses:

MAIA & CyberLÄND: How 3D Avatars Connect Community, Content & Business

Cross Innovation Made In Saxony

Cities as Sandboxes of the Future: Learning from "Test in Heidelberg"

blank spaces: The Conference Festival from Mönchengladbach

16:00–18:00h

Format: CaseNetworking

Stage: K4

Apr29.

Funding Futures: Financing That Makes Creative Ideas Possible

How do ideas become viable business models and who helps with financing? Different perspectives come together in this session: From targeted support for solo entrepreneurs to incubators for the music industry and tech to strategic innovation funding and unconventional approaches to growth.

Get to know programs such as Music WorX and Wavelab as well as KfW's funding opportunities – and discover with Jakob Jochmann why underdog mindsets can be a real driver of innovation.

Get into conversation with funders, program makers and creative entrepreneurs, ask your questions and find out which funding is right for your project. From initial ideas to scaling: Which paths will really get you ahead?

These are the impulses:

Financing Advice for Creative Start-ups

Innovation Funding from KfW for SMEs

Guide to Decentralized Escalation: Underdog Expertise as a Driver of Innovation

10:00–12:00h