Dinner im Schloss – Connections at Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg · Entrepreneurship · Connections
Dinner im
Schloss.
Fresh perspectives. Good conversations. A special evening.
My networking event for people who want to help shape business and the future.
Welcome to Dinner im Schloss
A special place.
People with something to say.
What happens when entrepreneurship, fresh ideas and good food come together? Conversations begin that can resonate long after the evening ends.
Dinner im Schloss brings together people from business, technology, politics and sport. Expect fresh ideas on stage, personal conversations and a shared four-course dinner — in the heart of Heidelberg Castle.
A first impression
This is what Dinner im Schloss feels like.
The people, conversations and unique atmosphere: our 2026 retrospective takes you inside the castle.
2026 retrospective · If your cookie settings block the video, you can enable it in the video area or watch it directly on YouTube.
01 / Perspectives
Ideas that invite you to think further.
Keynotes, panels and spotlight talks bring different experiences together. They explore questions that matter to business and society, from AI and technology to economic change, responsibility and sustainability.
The 2026 panel guests included SAP Executive Board member Thomas Saueressig, tech analyst Philipp Klöckner and Cawa Younosi. Visit the event website to find out who will join the next edition.
Explore the latest guests and programme ↗02 / Connections
One table. New connections.
The best conversations need space. Dinner im Schloss gives you time to meet people, share experiences and explore ideas together.
A distinctive feature is our Table Captains: experts who guide conversations at the banquet tables. With a maximum of ten participants per table, there is a personal setting for questions and fresh perspectives.
More about the event concept ↗
03 / Food & drink
To finish:
a dinner that brings people together.
In the evening, conversation becomes a shared dining experience. The four-course highlight dinner by acclaimed chef Martin Scharff is at the heart of the event.
Good food, accompanying wines and the historic setting provide the backdrop to continue conversations and bring the day to a relaxed close together.
Find out more about the dinner ↗04 / People
The people behind
the conversations.
What makes Dinner im Schloss special? The people who bring their ideas, experiences and perspectives — on stage and in personal conversations around the table.
Meet our speakers and table captains: the guest directory lists everyone alphabetically, with photos and direct links to their profiles.
Guest directory: Speakers & Table Captains (German) →
Moments from previous events
Come for the ideas.
Stay for the people.
“Dinner im Schloss at Heidelberg Castle is like a class reunion with new faces: you meet familiar people and discover exciting new connections every time.”Asmar Jungblut · Managing Director, asmaros GmbH
The idea behind it
I want to bring together people who want to make a difference.
I am Reza Mehman, the founder and host of Dinner im Schloss. In my Project Mindset Podcast, I also explore how people think, face challenges and find new paths.
Through Dinner im Schloss, I create a place for this exchange: about entrepreneurship, innovation and our shared responsibility for the future.
I look forward to meeting people who stay curious, bring their own perspectives and start conversations with one another.
More about Dinner im Schloss ↗
Previous editions
Four more retrospectives.
Many good reasons to join us.
See how Dinner im Schloss has developed through videos from the official event website. The videos are in German.
Dinner im Schloss 2025
Dinner im Schloss 2024
Dinner im Schloss 2023
Dinner im Schloss 2022
Good to know
Your visit to the castle.
Who is Dinner im Schloss for?
Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and business who wants to exchange ideas with like-minded people — whether you run a company, develop new ideas or want inspiration from other perspectives.
When and where is the next edition?
The next edition has been announced for Tuesday, 27 April 2027 at Heidelberg Castle. The address is Schlosshof 1, 69117 Heidelberg. For current programme and travel information, visit dinnerimschloss.de.
Where can I find tickets and the latest programme?
The official event website has the latest guests, programme and ticket information. Please check the website for current ticket availability and prices.
How can I get in touch?
The team answers questions about the event via the contact and FAQ page or by email at info@dinnerimschloss.de.
27 April 2027 · Heidelberg Castle
Your next great conversation could start right here.
Explore the next edition, meet the guests and find everything you need to plan your visit.
Photos and videos show previous editions. Information about the next event is based on the September 2026 announcement. Please visit dinnerimschloss.de for the latest details.
