Marie-Theres Zirm
Managing Director
cardamom - Agentur zur Förderung des guten Geschmacks
Vienna & Weiz, Austria
My organisation
About me
EN
After studying German language and literature, as well as a combination of philosophy, sociology, and psychoanalysis (with a focus on women’s studies), Marie-Theres Zirm gained professional experience in management consultancy before founding cardamom in 2007. As managing director, she is responsible for cardamom’s finances and operations. She also contributes to projects as a process and organizational developer. She enjoys strategic thinking combined with an innovative working environment. Marie-Theres sees accompanying change processes in times of transformation as a challenge.
“Developing ways and attitudes for and with our customers that are meaningful for the bigger picture, with courage and confidence, is at the heart of what I do.”
DE
Nach dem Studium der Germanistik sowie einer Fächerkombination aus Philosophie, Soziologie und Psychoanalyse (Schwerpunkt Frauenforschung) und nach Berufserfahrung in einer Unternehmensberatung gründete Marie-Theres Zirm 2007 das Unternehmen cardamom. Als Geschäftsführerin ist sie für die Zahlen und den Betrieb von cardamom verantwortlich. In Projekten bringt sie sich als Prozess- und Organisationsentwicklerin ein. Strategisches Denken, kombiniert mit einem innovativen Arbeitsumfeld, bereitet ihr Freude. Die Begleitung von Veränderungsprozessen in Zeiten des Wandels sieht Marie-Theres als Herausforderung.
„Mutig und zuversichtlich für und mit unseren Kund:innen Wege und Haltungen zu entwickeln, die sinnstiftend für das große Ganze sind, steht im Zentrum meines Tuns.“
Speaker sessions (4)
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
09:00 - 10:00
CIMIx 2026 - Where It All Begins (EN/DE)
Language: English & German
17:30 - 22:00
Creative Convergence Fiesta feat. Lucy Dreams & Tonica Hunter (EN/DE)
- Hands-on
- Art
- Film & TV
- Music
- Wellness
- Networking
The first day of the conference concludes with the Creative Convergence Fiesta, featuring live music, networking, culinary delights, and a special GenAI showcase. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate creative connections and enjoy the evening.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
11:00 - 13:00
Workshop | Future Skills for Creative Actors - Working with the CYANOTYPES Framework (EN)
- Hands-on
- Upskilling
- Policy
- EU
Language: English Get hands-on with CYANOTYPES: discover your strengths, fill the gaps, and see how your creativity can shape Europe’s future!
14:00 - 15:00
Sneak Preview | we:transform - A Self-Learning Program for the Creative Industries (DE/EN)
- Hands-on
- Upskilling
Language: German & English (if necessary) Explore the we:transform program, where creative professionals and educators tackle digital, ecological, and social challenges while co-creating solutions that boost their businesses and the creative industries.