The new techHAUS in the Rhineland region will serve as a central hub for companies seeking practical guidance on digitalisation and artificial intelligence. During the official opening event, participants will gain insights into innovative technologies, explore hands-on demonstrations and exchange ideas with experts from industry, academia and politics. The focus will be on how digital solutions can enhance productivity, sustainability and competitiveness. Participation is free of charge.

How can a good product create genuine customer loyalty—and how can AI support well-founded product decisions? At the Product Management Circle, Ansgar Bürger from TRILUX and Dr Arnt Vienenkötter and Dr Marvin Drewel from Miele will share practical insights: from building emotional loyalty beyond product benefits to using AI to assess scenarios and strengthen strategic decisions. PM deep dives will then enable participants to discuss current challenges and best practices with product managers and executives. Participation is free of charge.

The German-Lithuanian Business Forum brings together companies, industry representatives and political decision-makers from Germany and Lithuania. The event focuses on cooperation opportunities in advanced manufacturing, industrial transformation, resilient supply chains and nearshoring. High-level keynote speeches, including contributions from Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, will provide valuable insights into current economic developments. The forum offers ideal conditions for networking, B2B meetings and the development of new business opportunities.

The 17th KommA Annual Colloquium will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Innovation Campus Lemgo. Chaired by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Jasperneite and Prof. Dr. Lisa Underberg, the event brings together experts from industry and academia to exchange ideas on industrial communication. The focus will be on Artificial Intelligence in the engineering of automated systems, as well as 5G/6G, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), the Asset Administration Shell (AAS), OPC UA, and IT security.

Companies can participate as co-exhibitors at the NRW joint state booth at E-world energy & water 2027 in Essen. The trade show offers an international platform to showcase products, solutions, and services in the energy sector and to establish new contacts. The registration deadline is September 30, 2026.