How can complex challenges like the energy and mobility transition be realized in concrete projects? How can multiple, diverse partners collaborate to jointly develop the solutions necessary in this regard? These where the questions addressed by Selina Lorenz (SIL) in a keynote organized by Zukunft-Fabrik.2050, featured by HSG Alumni. During the event, Selina Lorenz shared insights form the starting phase of the ASCEND project and how the project tries to tackle these challenging questions to turn districts energy positive.