October Business Forum

Events. Neubeuern Schloss Neubeuern.

October Business Forum

13.10.2026

Strengthen your body. Sharpen your mind!

On 13 October 2026, the Schloss Neubeuern Business Forum kicked off its fourth season with skiing icon Felix Neureuther.
In a stage talk with our pupils, the 15-time World Cup winner spoke about the vital importance of physical exercise and mental agility in today’s world.

With his achievements as a multiple World Championship medallist and 15-time World Cup winner in individual races, Felix Neureuther is the most successful German alpine skier to date. He looks back with great emotion on a very intense sporting career and is now able to draw valuable lessons from both his successes and his failures.

Move Smart!
Today, he is active as a TV pundit, author and, above all, as a philanthropist through his foundation “Beweg Dich schlau!”. Given this special commitment, it was only natural to invite Felix Neureuther as a leading expert to the Schloss Neubeuern Economic Forum. He was delighted to accept the invitation and established a very warm and friendly rapport with the pupils, both during the preceding press event and during the subsequent on-stage discussion. With his exceptionally likeable and down-to-earth manner, he convincingly conveyed to the young people the advice of a professional sportsman: that there is nothing more important in life than following one’s personal passion, and he urged them never to give up on their “big dream”. At the same time, he spoke with great gratitude of his parents, who persistently encouraged him to devote just as much effort to his academic education.

Press report: Focus online Press reports on the Economic Forum

What we can learn from elite sport, setbacks and the pressure to succeed for education, leadership and the development of personal strength.

Six pupils on stage illustrated very clearly that the two do not have to be mutually exclusive; on the contrary, pursuing one’s sporting or creative talents alongside one’s education provides an important balance. Using a video they had made themselves and a summary of their careers to date, they spoke very openly about their sport, their passion and their personal experiences. Despite practising different sports, one parallel became clear: there is an incredible amount of strength in taking on a challenge. One gains important insights – not from success itself, but along the way. This strength inevitably carries over into one’s entire way of life and, naturally, into everyday school life as well.

“My favourite moment”

Felix Neureuther, too, was very impressed by the pupils’ ingenuity and self-confidence. When asked by someone in the audience what the best moment of his life had been, he held up a can of mango lemonade and replied with a smile: “The first sip from this Schlosslimo can.”

Felix Neureuther on his visit to Neubeuern Castle
“What particularly impressed me at Neubeuern Castle was the self-confidence and enthusiasm with which the pupils presented their talents and goals. As a sportsman, I know how closely physical activity, mental strength and belief in oneself are linked. This boarding school creates an environment in which young people can discover their abilities, take on challenges and grow together. The Business Forum complements this development through direct interaction with entrepreneurs and senior executives. Here, young people find guidance and realise that their ideas matter. For me, Neubeuern Castle is an exceptional educational institution that equips young people with the strength they need for life.”

Felix Neureuther

An evening with Sportsgeist

The two events have a lot in common. Two hundred guests attended the 13th Business Forum at Neubeuern Castle, including pupils, staff and a number of proud parents.
Felix Neureuther’s visit created a very harmonious, open and cheerful atmosphere. The pupils really rose to the occasion on stage and did a brilliant job as helpers.