June 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
ESMT Berlin, Schlossplatz 1, 10178 Berlin
This event will take place on campus. To attend the event, please register using the form below.
We are excited to invite you to an exclusive evening at the cutting edge of mobility innovation, hosted by DEEP – the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation at ESMT Berlin.
Known for inventing the Flyboard, Franky Zapata continues to push the limits of personal aviation. With the AirScooter, a lightweight, single-person aircraft designed for intuitive control and short-distance personal flight, he’s redefining what flight can look like in the near future – compact, intuitive, and accessible. Under the theme “Flying into the Future,” we’ll explore how bold visions become real-life breakthroughs– featuring a fireside chat with Lukasz Gadowski and Franky Zapata, a live showcase of the AirScooter, deep-tech insights, and an exceptional lineup of speakers.
Franky Zapata – CEO of Zapata and a pioneer of personal flight
Lukasz Gadowski – serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Delivery Hero, founder of Team Global, and deep-tech investor
Gabriela Fedor – Commercial Deployment of Circular and Renewable Feedstocks Leader at Neste
Kolin Schunck – Strategic Innovation & Intelligence Leader at Lufthansa Innovation Hub
Thorsten Lambertus – managing director of the Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP) at ESMT and the site lead of CDL-Berlin
Please note that the event is still being finalized; additional panelists will be confirmed shortly.
Event agenda
6:00–6:05 p.m. | Opening remarks
Why deep-tech mobility matters now
Thorsten Lambertus, DEEP @ ESMT
6:05–6:30 p.m. | Fireside chat & live Q&A
The journey from prototype to personal flight: building the AirScooter
Franky Zapata in conversation with Lukasz Gadowski
6:30–7:00 p.m. | Panel discussion
The material demand for green mobility: featuring corporate, startup, and investor perspectives
7:00–7:35 p.m. | AirScooter showcase
A first-hand look at the revolutionary flying vehicle redefining personal mobility
From 7:35 p.m. | Networking
Connect with peers, founders, and innovation leaders
Reserve your seat now – space is limited.
Looking forward to seeing you in June!
Warm regards,
Thorsten Lambertus
Managing Director
Institute for Deep Tech Innovation (DEEP), ESMT Berlin