Ceremony - 200 years of KIT
We celebrate the history, innovation and community of KIT. Experience a festive stage program with inspiring speeches, exciting discussions and rousing entertainment. Afterwards, enjoy a festive reception with a supporting program of music and entertainment.
Program
MUSICAL PRELUDE
KIT Big Band under the direction of Dr. Günter Hellstern
WELCOME SPEECH
Prof. Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven, President of the KIT
WELCOME ADDRESS
Cem Özdemir, Federal Minister of Education and Research
FILM | THE KIT STORY
ADDRESS
Prof. Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven, President of KIT
WELCOME ADDRESS
Winfried Kretschmann, Minister President of Baden-Württemberg and patron of 200 years of KIT
WELCOME ADDRESS
Dr. Frank Mentrup, Lord Mayor of the City of Karlsruhe
INTERMEZZO
KIT Big Band under the direction of Dr. Günter Hellstern
FILM | KIT. PLACE OF THE FUTURE. SINCE 1825.
TALK ROUND | POLITICS AND SCIENCE
Prof. Dr. Michael Kaschke, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of KIT
Petra Olschowski, Minister of Science, Research and the Arts of the State of Baden-Württemberg
Prof. Dr. Otmar Wiestler, President of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers
SHORT TALK
Gregor Ulbricht, Deputy Chairman of the General Students' Committee (AStA)
MAGIC WITH AI
Simon Pierro, iPad magician
TALK ROUND | CAREER PATHS
Her Excellency Dr. Amel Karboul, Founder and CEO The Education Outcomes Fund
Prof. Dr. Dieter Leonhard, President of the Saarland University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank
Dr. Efstratia Zafeiriou, Senior Manager Stategic Production Planning AUDI AG
DISTRIBUTION
Prof. Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven, President of the KIT
MUSICAL FINALE
KIT Big Band under the direction of Dr. Günter Hellstern
RECEPTION
With exhibition on the history of KIT and its departments.
Music: Cover music by Amy Sue and Friends, DJ beats
Moderation: Linda Zervakis
The architecturally impressive Schwarzwaldhalle provides the ideal setting to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the KIT. The elegant round arch construction of the Schwarzwaldhalle gives the stage program a special touch and creates a unique atmosphere that combines tradition and modernity. Here, guests experience the ceremony in an environment that impresses with both its size and its aesthetics. Afterwards, a reception awaits them in the light-flooded Garden Hall, which with its large window fronts offers a view of the Karlsruhe City Garden and creates a refreshing closeness to nature.
Approach
Please use the possibility of public transportation, destination stop Karlsruhe Kongresszentrum (U).
Address:
Schwarzwaldhalle
fairground 5
76137 Karlsruhe
Parking
You will find paid parking spaces in the underground parking garage at the Festplatz. Your input for the navigation system:
"Karlsruhe/Kongresszentrum/Festplatz 9".
Simultaneous translation
The program of the ceremony will be simultaneously translated into other languages with the help of the Lecture Translator and displayed as text on any internet-enabled device. The Lecture Translator has been used successfully in lectures at KIT for several years.
Green Event BW
With Green Event BW, the Baden-Württemberg sustainability strategy has created an evaluation criterion for sustainable events. Regardless of whether it is a meeting, conference, music festival or street party, every event can be organized in such a way that the environment, resources and climate are protected and social aspects are taken into account. Even small steps can contribute to greater sustainability.