5th Future of the Welfare State 2026 Conference

The German welfare state is one of the great promises of stability in our country. However, this promise will only remain strong if it can be fulfilled even under changing economic, demographic and technological conditions.

There is no shortage of proposals for reform. What is crucial now is to bring them together, understand how they interact, and turn political concepts into sustainable changes. Social security, economic performance and intergenerational justice must be considered together.

Social security schemes form the operational backbone of our welfare state. Modernising them involves more than just digitalisation: it is about efficient structures, clear responsibilities, the responsible handling of data and a new balance between political governance and self-administration.

The ‘Future of the Welfare State’ Congress brings together those who design, finance and implement reforms. It creates a space to openly address conflicting objectives and develop concrete next steps.

I warmly invite you to contribute to this process with your experiences and ideas.

Peter Altmaier
Former Federal Minister
Chairman of the Corporate Advisory Board of the Wegweiser Group