We live in times shaped by rapid change, complex challenges, and unprecedented possibilities. Progress no longer follows familiar paths – it is rewritten daily by those bold enough to rethink how we work, build, and innovate. At Hinterland, we bring together the people who transform uncertainty into momentum. Together, we explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and push the boundaries of what a future-ready economy can be.
CEO
BERTELSMANN
CEO
MASCHMEYER GROUP
CHAIRMAN OF EUROPE
WARBURG PINCUS
GP
WORLD FUND
CO-CEO & CO-FOUNDER
EMPION GMBH
FOUNDING PARTNER
ggf
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
THE PEOPLE BRANDING COMPANY GMBH
GENERAL PARTNER
NORRSKEN VC
Minister of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate protection and energy for North-Rhine Westphalia
Chairperson of the Executive Board
Bertelsmann Stiftung
Founder
juna.ai GmbH
CRO
PEEC AI
CIO & CO-FOUNDER
FLIX SE
CO-CEO FIEGE LOGISTIK
VP CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENTS SAP
CO-FOUNDER ZEROLABS
Discover the many different features of our Hinterland of Things app. Create your personal agenda of the day and network with other attendees. Simply chat and schedule meetings together to get the most out of the conference!
Connect with other like-minded founders, innovators and investors at our exclusive lunches. In a calm atmosphere, you can have the conversations that matter. A perfect opportunity to find the right connections.
Find an overview of a wide range of side events in our app. At special locations across Bielefeld you can experience the Hinterland of Things outside of the big stages. Here you can expand on topics, find your matches and discover a different side of the conference.








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THIS YEAR’S MOTTO
If entrepreneurs and startup founders don’t drive change with their vision, independence, dynamism and futuristic mindset – then who will? Together with you, we want to recollect our positive attitude, courage and creativity for our common future!