Time for a New Stage

Statement by Marco Voigt, Founder of the Clean Tech Media Awards, Greentec Awards, Green Awards / GREENTECH FESTIVAL

We are in a time of transition. The social and economic landscape is shifting rapidly, and so too is the way sustainable innovation is perceived and supported. A new reality is emerging.

Many of the companies that have shared our stage over the past 18 years are undergoing major transformations themselves. Some are forced to reprioritise. At the same time, political and media attention for climate protection is declining – a challenge that prompts us to reassess our own role.

18 Years of Experience – and a New Chapter

Through our awards and festivals, we’ve made countless technologies visible, opened up markets, and connected people. Thanks to our platform, many have secured investment, customers, and reach.
We are deeply proud of that.

But we, too, must evolve. Formats that worked perfectly a few years ago no longer resonate in the same way. We’re responding – not with resignation, but with curiosity and a readiness to explore new paths.

Our Next Step

We are discontinuing our current festival and forum format to create space for something new:

  • An independent platform focused on real exchange, bold ideas, and people who are ready to drive active change.
  • Smaller, more focused formats that bring together young talent, forward-thinkers, and changemakers.
  • A network built on integrity and impact – not just visibility.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals, companies, foundations, and investors who want to build the next-generation stage with us – independent, dynamic, and future-facing.

What Remains

  • A dedicated team and long-time partners who have supported us throughout the years.
  • A strong international network and a well-established brand that we are now consciously realigning.
  • 18 years of experience in inspiring people and making change visible.

What’s Next

We are streamlining our team to develop new, leaner and more agile formats. There will be no traditional festival in 2026 – instead, we’re building a platform that brings us closer to people and to the issues that truly matter.

Get Involved

Would you like to be part of this new chapter? Let’s talk – as a company, investor, foundation or committed individual. Now is the time to make real change possible.

Kontakt: voigt@greentechfestival.com oder über www.greentechfestival.com/zukunft

Let’s walk this new path together. The challenges are great – but so are the opportunities to make a difference.