On June 12, 2025, the 2nd LAUSITZROUND Future Conference took place in the Senftenberg Amphitheater under the motto “Quo vadis Lusatia?”. Numerous representatives from politics, business, local authorities and civil society came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of transformation in the region.
After welcoming speeches from Minister President Michael Kretschmer and Brandenburg's Minister of Economic Affairs Daniel Keller, an intensive exchange began - with a clear message: the transformation in Lusatia is already in full swing and needs smart strategies, regional strength and cooperation.
One highlight was the panel discussion “We know what future industry needs”, in which Harald Ganster, Managing Director of Hamburger Containerboard, contributed important perspectives from the industry. Together with representatives from BASF, the city of Cottbus, the state of Brandenburg and the EU Parliament, the panel discussed how the region can become a location of the future.
In addition to expert panels on energy and heating strategies, there were artistic impulses, musical contributions from Neue Bühne Senftenberg and a summer party with the opening of the new lakeside terrace.
Conclusion: Lusatia is taking action - determined, networked and full of ideas.