Networking Brunch

October 17th, 2026

Resilience in Uncertain Times

Ready to network?

The HIP Networking Brunch is back on Saturday, October 17th (10:00–15:00) at the Interkulturelles Zentrum in Heidelberg — and this year, we’re exploring what it takes to stay grounded, open and connected when life gets uncertain.

Under the theme “Resilience in Uncertain Times,” we’ll look at how we navigate change, embrace new beginnings and continue to grow — both personally and professionally.

Expect inspiring stories, practical ideas, honest conversations and plenty of opportunities to meet brilliant women from across our international community.

Why you should be here

  • Find your people: Meet women from different backgrounds, industries and professional journeys.
  • Get inspired: Hear real stories of change, growth, reinvention and resilience.
  • Build your resilience: Discover practical approaches to navigating uncertainty with greater awareness and inner strength.
  • Connect and grow: Exchange ideas, share experiences and create meaningful new connections.

P.S. Bring a friend — good company is meant to be doubled!

Registration is now closed
00 00 00 00
HIP Networking Brunch

Talks, panels, and networking moments — all designed to move us forward, together.

Our Community

HIP brings together an international mix of professionals who share curiosity, ambition, and openness. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, an entrepreneur, or just starting out, this is a place where you belong — and where your story matters.

Programme (Highlights)

  • Opening with Tabea von Grünewaldt, sharing her award-winning story “Die kleine Ausreißerin” (The Little Runaway Girl)
  • Keynote by Dr. Sonja Frohoff: Resilience in Uncertain Times
  • Panel discussion: Stories of Growth and Reinvention, moderated by Ruth Roschatt
  • Interactive networking activities and open conversation sessions
  • Networking lunch and plenty of time to connect

Admission: Free for HIP members | €15 for guests

Guest tickets can be paid via PayPal during registration. If you’d like to join HIP, you can put your event registration fee toward your membership for the rest of 2026. Just let us know when you check in at the brunch!

Registration is now closed. If you’d still like to join us, email info@hipwf.com with “Waitlist” in the subject line. We’ll confirm any freed-up spots by Friday noon.

 

Get on the Waitlist
Our Location

Interkulturelles Zentrum

This year's HIP Networking Brunch takes place again at the same space since 2024, at the centrally located IKZ (Landfried Complex, next to SAP AppHouse). Just minutes from Bismarckplatz and HD Hauptbahnhof, with tram and bus stops nearby. Paid parking and city zones available around the venue.

See on Google Maps

Event Agenda

From an award-winning story and keynote inspiration to a lively panel and interactive networking, the day is designed to give you space to listen, reflect, exchange and connect.

We’ll begin with stories and ideas to get the conversation going, then open up the afternoon for networking, interactive activities and informal conversations.

The full agenda is available for download as a .png file — click the button below.

Explore Schedule

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Sonja Frohoff in her keynote, “Resilience in Uncertain Times,” will offer inspiration and useful tools to help us navigate uncertainty with greater awareness, flexibility and inner strength.

Our panel will be moderated by Ruth Roschatt, joined by Gloria Miller, Shiva Hamid and Dr. Manasi A., who will explore challenge and change, professional growth, new beginnings, lifelong learning, adaptability, wellbeing, meaningful connections and purpose.

Meet our Speakers

We invite you to HIP Networking Brunch 2026

We’re counting down to Saturday, and we’re excited to see our registered attendees in the room! We’re a team of volunteers putting a lot of love (and quite a few spreadsheets) into making this brunch happen, so please understand registrations closed already — we need to sort the catering, name badges, and seating as  the chairs won’t organise themselves! Check our upcoming events to meet the community!

UPCOMING EVENTS

For non-HIP members: if you’d like to join HIP, you can put your event registration fee toward your membership for the rest of 2026. Just let us know when you check in at the brunch!

“Rooted in the World, Connected in Heidelberg.”

Special Thanks
This event is part of the FrauenWirtschaftsTage / Business Women’s Day and is supported by the Internationales Begegnungszentrum (IKZ) and the City of Heidelberg, Department of Social Affairs.