Discover the pulse of innovation, growth, and transformation shaping the tech ecosystem. At Hinterland of Things 2025, we’re not just gathering pioneers from the worlds of startups, corporates, and investors; we’re driving conversations that redefine industries and challenge the status quo. Here, you’ll find exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and the latest updates on the people and ideas powering the digital future.
For the seventh time, the Hinterland of Things conference in Bielefeld brought together over 2,000 thought leaders and pacesetters from the German technology scene and economy. The motto “Reclaim” set the tone for boldly shaping the economic future of our country – and leading it back to growth with smart strategies.
Europe has a capital gap for startups. Why more networking, alternative investors and cooperation with Mittelstand are now crucial.
Germany can do AI. And it can do it right. At Hinterland of Things 2025, you can see how Mittelstand, start-ups and tech are reinventing the future of work together. No, not with hype, but with attitude. Because AI is not an end in itself, but a tool, an amplifier, an enabler. And it only works if people remain at the center. Cooperation instead of going it alone, courage instead of mediocrity. Welcome to the future made in Bielefeld.
The climate crisis no longer features in the coalition agreement. The press headlines are currently prioritizing other issues and green technologies are hardly getting any attention. However, the reality of the climate crisis has not disappeared. Companies are faced with the urgent task of making their business models fit for a climate-neutral future.
Hinterland of Things 2025: Co or die.
Everyone’s talking about AI, we’re talking about collaboration. Because without real cooperation, every innovation is just a nice pitch. The Hinterland of Things 2025 shows that if you want the future, you have to share: Ideas, responsibility, vision. Because collaboration is no longer a buzzword. Collaboration is our operating system.
The text highlights the transformative potential of educational technologies in the context of the Hinterland of Things 2025. Based on the voices of leading players such as Mona Feder, Jakob Stein, Bettina Volkens and Paula Cipierre, it becomes clear that EdTech is more than just a digital tool – it is the answer to structural weaknesses in the education system and a lever for economic resilience.
