Cooperation Creates the Future

Europe’s economic future will be built when exceptional knowledge and skills are systematically connected, shared, and advanced.

The MEISTERKREIS AWARD 2025 – inspired by the French Maître d’Art – honors European excellence in technology and craftsmanship through cross-industry and cross-country cooperation.

November 3, 2025 · Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin

Winners

The winners demonstrate how cooperation drives new solutions – with tangible economic, technological, or cultural results. 1 + 1 > 3.

Steidl company name in bold gray text on white background.

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Jury

The jury brings together leading voices from business, science, and culture.

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Prof. Dr. Marion Ackermann

President, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz

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Anne-Laure de Chammard

Member of the Executive Board, Siemens Energy

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Prof. Dr. Justus Haucap

Director, Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics

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Prof. Dr. Markus Hilgert

President, Universität der Künste Berlin

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