Nerdy4Nature 2026
November 12-13, 2026 · University of Hamburg · Event language: English
How can research, data, and emerging technologies help us shape sustainable futures? And what becomes possible when people from different disciplines and organizations work together to find answers?
Nerdy4Nature brings together researchers, businesses, startups, students, and civil society to explore new perspectives on sustainability transformation. At its heart is the intersection of scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and real-world action.
More than a conference
Nerdy4Nature is a space for connection, curiosity, and collaborative exploration. Alongside inspiring keynotes and interdisciplinary panels, interactive formats create opportunities to develop new research questions, exchange experiences, and initiate collaborations between science and practice.
Core themes
Data & AI for Sustainability · Climate Transition Strategies · Biodiversity & Nature · Impact Measurement & Valuation · Impact Entrepreneurship · Governance & Regulation · Future-Making & Transformation
Programme highlights
- Inspiring Perspectives: Keynotes and insights from Petra Scharner-Wolff (CEO, Otto Group), Ali Aslan Gümüşay (LMU Munich), Judith Stroehle (University of St. Gallen), and others.
- Science Meets Practice: Interdisciplinary conversations featuring researchers and representatives from organizations including Bosch, Aurubis, Hapag-Lloyd, Danone, REWE, Hamburger Hochbahn, SAP, and Greenpeace.
- Nerdy Encounters – Research Incubation Lab: An interactive space for researchers and practitioners to explore emerging research questions and potential collaborations.
- Challenge Marketplace: Organizations share real-world sustainability challenges and engage with researchers, students, and startups to explore possible solutions.
- Student Research Posters: Master's students from “Corporate Transitions towards Sustainability” and “Science-based Entrepreneurship for Sustainability” share their projects and ideas.
Registration for Day 1 & 2
- from12.11.20269:00 AMuntil13.11.20265:30 PM
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Who should join?
Nerdy4Nature particularly welcomes researchers from across disciplines who are interested in new perspectives and collaborations at the intersection of sustainability, digitalization, and societal transformation. Practitioners from businesses, startups, civil society, and other interested participants are equally welcome.
Venues
- November 12: Lichthof, Hamburg State and University Library, Von-Melle-Park 3
- November 13: Haus der Informatik, University of Hamburg, Bundesstraße 56b
Organized by: Prof. Dr. Laura Marie Edinger-Schons, Prof. Dr. Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock, and Dr. Felizia von Schweinitz
With support from: Prof. Dr. Tilo Böhmann, Vice President for Research, particularly for the Research Incubation Lab
Funded by: ESRAH and Impossible Founders