IPFA Events

Event Start:

07 May 2026 03:30 PM

Event End:

07 May 2026 08:00 PM

Location:

Frankfurt, Germany

Event Summary:

IPFA Future Leaders Network Continental Europe

Flashlight Expedition: The Lost Police Headquarters

Get ready for an unforgettable adrenaline rush inside one of Frankfurt’s most legendary hidden landmarks.

Step beyond the ordinary and explore the abandoned old police headquarters of Frankfurt — standing silent and untouched since 2002. Armed only with a flashlight, you’ll venture through dark corridors, forgotten offices, and crumbling halls where every shadow tells a story.

This isn’t just a tour — it’s an immersive journey into history, architecture, and urban transformation.

As nature has slowly reclaimed the structure and time has left its mark on every wall, you’ll witness firsthand how infrastructure evolves, decays, and demands reinvention. And here’s what makes this experience even more powerful: this will be one of the final opportunities to explore the building in its raw, untouched state before it is transformed into a hotel. Soon, this forgotten landmark will begin a new chapter — making this tour a rare moment in its transition from past to future.

Step into the past, witness the turning point and imagine how you would design what comes next.

N.B. there is limited capacity at this site visit so only 2 attendees per company will be confirmed to attend.

What our Future Leaders will gain from this tour:

- Insights into large-scale civic infrastructure

- Lessons in sustainable redevelopment and adaptive reuse

- Real-world examples of structural aging and urban change

- A powerful reminder of why visionary leadership shapes the cities of tomorrow

Event Details

Registration: 3.30pm

Tour begins: 4.00pm

Networking: from 5.30pm to 8pm

Format: Tour of the Police Headquarters followed by a networking reception

Addresses:

Tour & Meeting point: Altes Polizeipräsidium, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 11, Frankfurt am Main

Networking for after the tour: Grant Thornton offices, Senckenberganlage 19, 60325 Frankfurt am Main

Grant Thornton offices are walking distance from the former police station (1.1km), alternatively we suggest to take the U4 line for two stops.

Our Future Leaders Network is inclusive for all, and we encourage all backgrounds, ages, ethnicities and genders to join.

Hosts

Organisation:

Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP

Fees

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IPFA Member

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Currency

Euro

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Public sector

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