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people who want to make a difference.
Das waren be.yond talks im Februar
›An Era of New Emperors‹
Why Brand, Design & Culture Matter More Than Ever
Technology, economics, and politics are changing faster than we can comprehend. People are seeking guidance and stability—and experience the personalization of power. Who has control over the narratives? Is it the new Caesars? Or algorithms and artificial intelligence? This is where the responsibility of brands comes in, as they envision and shape our reality—and thus culture and society.
Entry and Get together at 7:00 PM
Please note that entry is only permitted with a valid ticket.
Impulse Talk
Roberto Gavazzi, CEO and President Boffi | DePadova Group,
in conversation with
Peter Martin, Founder and CEO Martin et Karczinski,
on the extensive significance of brand, design, and culture—and how the premium interior design brand Boffi manages complexity with a clear identity, cultural sensitivity, and lasting values.
Until approx. 10:30 PM
Look forward to networking and exchanging ideas with
guests and speakers over a select buffet.
Special Location
Occhio Experience Center
Lenbachplatz 3
80333 Munich
›An Era of New Emperors‹
Why Brand, Design & Culture Matter More Than Ever
Technology, economics, and politics are changing faster than we can comprehend. People are seeking guidance and stability—and experience the personalization of power. Who has control over the narratives? Is it the new Caesars? Or algorithms and artificial intelligence? This is where the responsibility of brands comes in, as they envision and shape our reality—and thus culture and society.
26 Feburary 2026
Occhio Experience Center
What to Expect
Entry and Get together at 7:00 PM
Please note that entry is only permitted with a valid ticket.
Impulse Talk
Roberto Gavazzi, CEO and President Boffi | DePadova Group,
in conversation with
Peter Martin, Founder and CEO Martin et Karczinski,
on the extensive significance of brand, design, and culture—and how the premium interior design brand Boffi manages complexity with a clear identity, cultural sensitivity, and lasting values.
Until approx. 10:30 PM
Look forward to networking and exchanging ideas with
guests and speakers over a select buffet.
Special Location
Occhio Experience Center
Lenbachplatz 3
80333 Munich
›Holistic mind
will change the world.‹
The Guestspeaker
Roberto Gavazzi
Roberto Gavazzi is CEO & President of Boffi | DePadova. After completing his studies at Bocconi University and an MBA from Columbia University in New York, Roberto Gavazzi pursued a managerial career in Paris and Milan with Saint Gobain and Olivetti. In 1989, he took over at Boffi, a kitchen manufacturer which was then primarily focused on the Italian market. Roberto Gavazzi developed the company’s international distribution and expanded the product range to include furniture thanks in part to his acquisitions of De Padova and ADL. In 2024, he was the recipient of the Compasso d'Oro Career Achievement Award.
Your host: Peter Martin
»A new awareness is needed in the business world. Part of this mission is the be.yond talks – where lasting relationships are forged, ideas are born and projects are initiated. Between profound insights and the lightness of being, an inspiring dialogue unfolds that encourages further reflection. A format for people who want to make the difference.«
Entrepreneur, designer, brand strategist, leadership coach and author Peter Martin is the founder and CEO of the holistic brand agency Martin et Karczinski, based in Munich and Zurich. His vision is a sustainably better world in which economy, ecology and society are in harmony. With his high-profile discussion partners on the be.yond talks podium, he delves deeply into the relevant and forward-looking topics that move us and our world.
LEBENSSINN STATT LEBENSLAUF
be.yond: Die Kraft Deiner Einzigartigkeit
The book by Peter Martin
Whether you are a C-level executive, a manager, a young professional or someone going through a period of change, this book is for anyone who wants more than to-do lists and career goals. It is for anyone who wants to find their place in life and truly live up to their potential. Because many people perform, achieve and function well, yet still feel that something is missing.
Something is missing. More meaning. More depth. Inner fulfilment.
„LEBENSSINN STATT LEBENSLAUF“ shows: the answer lies not outside ourselves, but within us. In our uniqueness, our inner purpose – the source of our true strength.
With his holistic be.yond method, Peter Martin has been guiding people and organisations towards clarity, meaning and fulfilment for over 25 years. His new book is more than a guide. It is an invitation to pause, ask the crucial questions and follow your own north star.
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