Hinterland of Things Conference 2026 – And Action: When Technology Meets Drive
For the eighth time, the Hinterland of Things conference in Bielefeld brought together over 2,000 innovators and trendsetters from Germany’s technology scene and business community. Under the theme “and ACTION,” the Stadthalle Bielefeld once again served as a platform for the issues currently shaping Germany and Europe: sovereignty, capital, transformation, DeepTech—and the question of who will lead the next wave of growth.
OUT OF THE BOX.NRW 2026: North Rhine-Westphalia Honors Its Most Innovative Startups
The winners of the 2026 OUT OF THE BOX.NRW Award have been announced. Osphim, Kaarlo, and Foresaight emerged victorious in the finals of the statewide startup competition held at the Hinterland of Things conference in Bielefeld. The three startups impressed the jury and the audience with their digital solutions and were honored during the awards ceremony on the main Hinterland stage.
Bielefeld starts the Shortcut for Startups
While it often takes several days or even months to launch a startup in Germany, in Bielefeld it will be possible to do so in just 24 hours in the future. At today’s Hinterland of Things conference, five partners from Bielefeld’s startup ecosystem unveiled the “Bielefeld Shortcut” for the first time—a model unique in Germany that enables startups to become operational within a single day.
Hinterland of Things 2026: Germany does not have a knowledge problem, it has an execution problem
Hinterland of Things Conference on June 18, 2026 in Bielefeld: 2,500 family business owners and innovation leaders, founders and investors will come together, not to talk, but to act.
Welcoming New Members to the Hinterland Alliance: nobilia, Possehl Digital and Schnellecke Logistics
The Hinterland Alliance welcomes nobilia, Possehl Digital and Schnellecke Logistics. Learn how these leading Mittelstand companies strengthen our innovation ecosystem and why more members will be introduced soon.
Industrial Tech at #Hinterland26: Four Startups Bringing AI to the Factory Floor
From production planning to quality management — discover how four Industrial Tech startups are bringing AI to the factory floor at the Hinterland of Things Exhibition 2026.
Why Agentic Finance is a Core Theme of #Hinterland26 Exhibition
Discover how Flowzar, Circula, and turian are revolutionizing the finance sector at the 2026 Hinterland of Things Exhibition through Agentic Finance and intelligent automation.
Tech Salon 2026: Why Longevity is the Ultimate Business Asset of the Future
How is longevity becoming an economic lever? Dr. Alexandra Bause and Toan Nguyen share insights from Tech Salon Berlin on cell rejuvenation and smart investments.
Discover how Digital Transformation can suceed in the German Mittelstand
Discover how the Mittelstand succeeds in digital transformation. Insights from Hinterland of Things and Possehl Digital on AI, ecosystems, and industrial tech.
Hinterland of Things Conference 2025 – Reclaim: When Technology meets Action
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.