Since July 01, 2026, Christoph Lanter has been responsible for the "Thinking" programming area of the Lilienberg Foundation as its artistic director. He succeeds Christoph Vollenweider, who remains associated with the foundation as a member of the board of trustees. In keeping with the principle of "preserving and renewing," established formats will be continued while new thematic and communicative approaches will be introduced.
In his new role, Christoph Lanter will further develop the content and the formats for encounters and dialogue at Lilienberg. Plans include compact breakfast events with inspiring presentations, in-depth evening discussions with leading figures from business, science, and society, and moderated panel discussions that bring together diverse perspectives. The program will be complemented by more intimate conversation formats. The new format, "Personally Inquired: From Life," will focus on inspiring personalities and their life stories. These conversations will also be released as podcasts, making them accessible to a wider audience.
The first highlights of the new program have already been determined: On September 16, 2026, the renowned historian Prof. Dr. Jörn Leonhard will to be guests at Lilienberg. Another event is already planned. on November 24, 2026 with Thierry Kneissler, co-founder and former CEO of TWINT, instead of.
By expanding its program offerings, the foundation aims to further strengthen Lilienberg as an open place for reflection and encounter, and to make it accessible to an even wider audience. At the same time, the foundation seeks to engage existing members more effectively through attractive formats and to attract new members.
Christoph Lanter brings many years of experience as an entrepreneur, moderator, and facilitator to his new role. As head of the program, he aims to further expand Lilienberg's position as a platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and perspectives. The focus is on bringing people together and fostering open, informed discussions on socially and economically relevant issues.
The further development of the "Thinking" program area strengthens this foundation purpose in a contemporary way and takes it to a new stage of development.
