ChefTreff
ChefTreff is Germany's largest talent and startup platform, offering non-profit events, leadership programs, and networking opportunities for students, young leaders, researchers, and startups.
About
ChefTreff is a leading German non-profit initiative focused on connecting top young talents, students, young professionals, startups, and leading companies through large-scale events, leadership academies, hackathons, and networking programs. The platform organizes Germany's largest talent and startup event, the ChefTreff Gipfel in Hamburg, providing workshops, keynotes, masterclasses, and direct access to career opportunities. ChefTreff also supports leadership development through programs like the Future Leader Academy and offers services to employers in talent attraction and employer branding. Their mission is to empower the next generation of leaders by fostering knowledge exchange, innovation, and personal growth.
Products & Services
- ChefTreff Gipfel (annual talent & startup summit)
- Future Leader Academy (4-week leadership program)
- AI Skills Bootcamp (automation and AI skills program)
- Company Tours (industry-specific explorations)
- Special events (Speaker Nights, HR Editions, Hackathons)
- Networking & Matchmaking App
- B2B services for talent strategy, recruiting, employer branding, and C-level positioning
- Career Growth Workshops
- Podcasts with top executives and leaders
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Developing leadership skills for young managers at leading Hamburg companies
- Startup Pitch Battle for access to investors and feedback
- AI Hackathon for hands-on experience with AI and digitalization challenges
- Company Tours providing behind-the-scenes access to industry leaders (e.g., finance, consulting, engineering, logistics)
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
- PwC
- About You
- Beiersdorf
- Haspa
- Hapag-Lloyd
- Universität Hamburg
- Unilever
- NXP Semiconductors
- Airbus
- Mont Blanc
- Deloitte
- Jungheinrich
- Statista
- EY
- Berenberg Bank
- AstraZeneca
- Johnson & Johnson
- KOERBER Start-Hub
- TechLabs
- Bertelsmann Foundation
- Factory Network
- 1Komma5°
- Lufthansa Industry Solutions
- Otto Group
Awards & Recognition
- Known from media such as Manager Magazin, ZDF, Gründerszene, Spiegel, NDR, Abendblatt
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- Certified by HSBA (Hamburg School of Business Administration) as a Pre-MBA leadership course