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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.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Founders Foundation, organizer of the Hinterland of Things, we offer a limited anniversary ticket drop! Our anniversary theme – “10 past, 10 ahead”. And since #Hinterland26 is all about the future and the next 100 years, we’re giving away 100 tickets with an exclusive 20% discount!
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
Manager and member of the supervisory board
Vice President Business Development & Strategic Communication of Quantum Systems
CIO & CO-FOUNDER
FLIX SE
CO-CEO FIEGE LOGISTIK
VP CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENTS SAP
CO-FOUNDER ZEROLABS
Where Capital Flows Next: Europe’s Emerging Tech Frontiers
An analysis of future capital flows in Europe’s tech ecosystem and a discussion of which emerging tech sectors, business models, and regulatory frameworks will attract investment and drive growth in the future.
Family Business, Startup Mindset: A New Playbook for Innovation
This panel explores how family-owned businesses like Böllhoff integrate external innovation through startup and tech partnerships to stay future-ready. What can SMEs and startups learn from each other?
DeepTech Breakthroughs: Rebuilding the Physical Foundations of Industries
This panel highlights how DeepTech breakthroughs can drive new industrial value creation in an era of geopolitical fragmentation and technological sovereignty. How can startups, SMEs, and investors collaborate to bring Germany and Europe back to the top?
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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.
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!
