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Sabine Christiansen is one of Germany’s best-known TV economic and political journalists. She spent more than ten years as a presenter on the popular TV news journal Tagesthemen, before spending the next decade on the leading programme for political debates on German television, as well as hosting an economics programme on the worldwide CNBC network. Sabine Christiansen has been the Managing Director of TV21 GmbH since 2002. In addition to her media work, she has also been on the boards of Hermes Europe since 2014 and of Freenet AG since 2016. She is also member on the German Economic Council and initiator of the business conference NEU DENKEN. She has won all the media awards for her work, sometimes more than once. Since the start of her career, Sabine Christiansen has always been highly committed to social projects. She is an ambassador for UNICEF Germany and Deputy Chairwoman of the Laureus Sports for Good foundation. She has been honoured with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Legion d’Honneur in France and with many international awards for her many years of social commitment. 

Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart was born on June 6,1962, in Lingen (Ems) and joined the German Armed Forces in 1982, beginning his military career in the armored corps. As a General Staff officer, he served at the Eurocorps in Strasbourg and as Chief of Staff of the 7th Armored Infantry Brigade. He was deployed on several international missions, including SFOR, KFOR, and EUFOR in the Balkans, and in 2011 as Senior Mentor to the Afghan National Army’s 209th Corps under NATO’s ISAF mission. After holding various positions at the Federal Ministry of Defence, including as a policy officer, he became a branch chief at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in 2016. In 2018, he took command of the 1st Armored Division in Oldenburg, where he oversaw COVID-19 support operations, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, flood relief efforts in 2021, and the deployment of the enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Lithuania. From 2021 to 2024, he commanded the Multinational Corps Northeast in Szczecin, Poland, which leads NATO operations along the northeastern flank and ensures rapid allied response in the Baltic region. Over the course of his 43-year career, von Sandrart spent 27 years in command positions at various levels. Now retired as a lieutenant general, he is the founder of VSC – VON SANDRART CONSULTING and a Senior Fellow at the German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies. He lives with his wife Harriet in the Altes Land region near Hamburg and is a father of four, passionate hunter, and hobby farmer.

Ispasion Show Productions is a dance company known worldwide for its impressive creativity and graceful beauty. The main mission of the artists is to create unforgettable stage experiences that evoke emotions and captivate the audience.

Dance in its various forms is the central focus. Neo-Flamenco and Neo-Tango, Spanish and contemporary dance, as well as ballet, combine with cutting-edge stage technology and avant-garde visual effects to create a top-tier show.

The artists of the company are talented dancers with diverse backgrounds. They are admired not only for their flawless technique but also for their breathtaking interpretations and expressive stage presence.

andhim is a German DJ and producer duo, formed by Simon Haehnel and Tobias Müller. Since their founding in 2010, they have released numerous songs and remixes, collaborating internationally with artists like Diplo, Rüfüs du Sol, and Theophilus London. With residencies in New York, London, and Berlin, they are among the most successful DJ duos in the scene. Over the past decade, andhim has continually developed their unique sound, which they call "Super-House," pushing the boundaries of genres and styles.

Thomas Pöllmann creates abstract works in which layered colors form dynamic structures full of movement and depth. Using spatulas, knives, and trowels, he continuously alters the surface, giving each piece its own expressive character. The intensity arises from his choice of colors and the technique of overpainting, which reveals hidden layers. Intuition and chance work together, resulting in compositions defined by their complexity and spontaneous development. These abstract works follow no fixed rules but unfold through the creative process itself. This freedom allows emotional and visual tension to emerge, inviting viewers to form their own interpretations. Color and structure merge into a unified whole that combines both rhythmic and impulsive elements. Each layer introduces a new dynamic and opens up fresh perspectives, creating a vibrant surface that captures the moment of its creation. Through his technique and deliberate choice of materials, Thomas Pöllmann enables endless variation. His works reflect a deep engagement with the possibilities of painterly expression and demonstrate how the interplay of intuition and experimental approach can lead to unique visual worlds.

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Thomas Pöllmann is an artist and coach. His professional career began in the field of object furnishing, where spatial design became one of his central focuses. This work took him to over 30 countries on six continents, including for the German Foreign Office. Over time, art became an increasingly important part of his life: in addition to sketching and watercolor painting, the self-taught artist became deeply involved in abstract oil painting. Intuition and a playful approach to chance characterize his often large-scale works, which can be found in private homes, well-known companies, and institutions such as Deutsche Bahn, the Joint Federal Committee, and government buildings like the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. His joy in creative creation is also conveyed through his coaching and workshops, where he shares knowledge and inspires others. Furthermore, he is passionately involved in environmental projects: Through his art, he initiated and supported numerous initiatives – both in his own projects and in collaboration with partners like WaldLokal or Mercedes-Benz – contributing to the sustainable planting of over 4,000 trees and making a valuable contribution to nature conservation.