Cheers to our global gang! 🌍🌟 As the year draws to a close, we're giving a shoutout to the 13,000 amazing contributors on our platform. By leveraging Byron, the exchange within our company becomes more seamless, paving the way for new projects and strengthening our unity within Bayer. 🚀 Presenting this exclusive POAP as a massive thank you, because without you, this platform wouldn't be what it is. 🙌 Byron, an acronym for Bayer Open Network, is our Skills database for Bayer employees, including speed networking. We kicked off in 2018 as a True North grassroots side initiative, going live in 2020. Created by over 40 students and programming enthusiasts with the help of EY Croatia. Today, we have 13,000 registered users from 89 countries, in 293 cities. People have searched for something in Byron at least 25,000 times and engaged in 31,000 1:1 Speed network meetings. http://go/byron Looking ahead, we're thrilled about the future and the prospect of our community growing even larger. Can't wait for more collaborations and successes together in the coming year! 🎉✨ Art created by Lena Schermer

On this significant day, we recognize the approximately 1 billion individuals living with disabilities worldwide, e.g. almost 8 million in Germany, embodying 15% of our global population. This diverse community faces unique challenges, with 80% residing in developing countries. Among them, physical disabilities, encompassing mobility and sensory impairments, affect a significant portion, while mental health conditions, including intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses, impact many others. Their experiences highlight the importance of accessibility, inclusivity, and equal opportunities in every sphere of life. The day, observed by the United Nations since 1992, serves as a reminder of the progress made and the work that remains. While strides in technology and policy have improved lives, gaps in healthcare, education, and employment persist. It's a call to action for governments, organizations, and individuals to collaborate in creating a world where disabilities are not barriers but facets of a diverse and vibrant community. Read more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations%27_International_Day_of_Persons_with_Disabilities Text with contributions of ChatGPT-4, Art combining Dall-E 3, Adobe Photoshop, MS PowerPoint.

The Portugal Restoration of Independence Day, celebrated on December 1, marks the country's liberation from Spanish rule in 1640. This significant event ended the 60-year period of the Iberian Union, during which the crowns of Portugal and Spain were united under the Spanish Habsburg monarchs. The Restoration of Independence was primarily driven by a revolt led by Portuguese nobles. Discontent had been brewing due to heavy taxes and the marginalization of Portuguese nobility in favor of Spanish courtiers. The strategic triggering of the uprising in Lisbon culminated in the acclamation of Duke John of Braganza as King John IV of Portugal, initiating the Braganza dynasty. This day is celebrated with patriotic fervor, reflecting on the nation's resilience and pride. It's marked by various cultural and military events, including parades and ceremonial speeches. Schools and public offices are closed, as it is a national holiday. The Portugal Restoration of Independence Day is a testament to the country's enduring spirit and its journey towards self-determination and national identity. More in: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Restoration_War. Text by ChatGPT-4, Art by Dall-E 3.

Thanks for participating at our Bayer POAP Open House December 2023 townhall meeting!

Thanks for participating at our Bayer POAP Open House December 2023 townhall meeting! Let the snow do its magic on the outside an the mulled wine create a winter atmosphere on the inside!

We have been using POAP NFTs for a while now. There are 1000+ Bayer employees which have used them, and we have created 700+ POAPs. Some 150+ have created their own I met POAP. Colleagues that created some of our most relevant POAPs will present their use cases, 3 minutes 1 slide each, why, what, how they did it, and future plans, so we learn from each other. You may join anytime during the online call. The speakers will answer any question you may have. We want you to connect to our Innovators. You can read more about POAPs at Bayer on http://go/poap. The meeting will be online however Berliners may join others at the Byron Bar. Ask Louis Venter, Jan-Moritz von Berg, or Jesus del Valle, if have questions after the meeting. Art created using reface.ai and ezgif.com.

This is the day we've all been waiting for. Beautiful snowflakes dancing around us, the air carrying the festive scents of mulled wine and freshly baked Christmas cookies. It's a day we've eagerly anticipated, a gethering that unites us all. Throughout this journey, we've been creating and deploying POAPs for a variety of reasons. From the fun moments of sharing them with our colleagues, interesting outcomes distributing them to external people to lots of inspiring insights gained by engaging with this innovative technology. Thank you for joining us in our mission to disrupt our business structures. Together, we'll be the pioneers of a new era, reshaping not only our roles within the company but also how we foster meaningful connections with our customers. Art by Open AI's Dall-E2 Text's draft modified by Open AI's ChatGPT