Events

Upcoming

AGRITECHINA

November 12-18, 2023

AGRITECHNICA has the leading role as the global industry gathering for agriculture and agricultural machinery.  

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30 years of the European Single Market

November 13, 2023

Over the past 30 years, the European Single Market has permanently changed the economic landscape of Europe and made Europe a global trading powerhouse.  

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Circular Valley Forum 2023

November 16, 2023 

The Circular Valley® Forum will bring together top-decision makers at board level from a large variety of industries. Besides the interaction in the conference format and over dinner, there will also be opportunities for bilateral talks.

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Past Events

5th FuckUp Night in the Rhine-County of Neuss

November 6, 2023 

Learn from the mistakes of others! Entrepreneurs talk about their failure before success

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Tech Tour Agritech, Food & Bioeconomy

October 24, 2023

The Tech Tour Agritech, Food and Bioeconomy 2023 Programme promotes innovation and investment into the best technology companies from across Europe and is your chance to connect with VCs, entrepreneurs, industry experts and thought leaders to foster new connections, business and investment.

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Ideenfutter Expo by Foodhub NRW

September 13, 2023 

Innovations for a sustainable AgriFood System – the innovation exhibition for the agriculture and food industry in Neuss. 

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Tech Tour NRW Green 2023

September 19, 2023

The Tech Tour NRW Green Programme is designed to help startups based in North Rhine-Westphalia to develop tech solutions in the broad green/sustainability areas to boost their investment readiness and build relations with investors.

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Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy

September 22, 2023

A one day event of intense cross-border and cross-sectoral pitching, matchmaking and networking, with the aim to link industry to innovative (biobased) technologies and innovators to investors.

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EXPO REAL

October 4-6, 2023

EXPO REAL is Europe’s largest trade show for property and investment and a central hub for market players from all around the world. GEC CEO Friedrich Barth will be part of a discussion and networking forum about sustainable commercial areas.

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Digital Demo Day 2023

August 17, 2023 

Digital Demo Day is the leading B2B Startup expo and conference in Germany. 

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Masterclass: The Art of Scaling

July 6, 2023

Menno van Dijk from our partner ScaleUp Nation from Amsterdam delivered his “Masterclass: The Art of Scaling” in our event studio.

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A-Summit 2023

May 26, 2023

As part of the Startup-Woche Düsseldorf 2023, the digihub gathered all 40+ startup accelerators from NRW at the A-Summit 2023.

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GEC at Startup Week Düsseldorf

May 23, 2023 

GEC Event at Startup Week Düsseldorf: the goal was to provide an overview of the importance of sustainability in the innovation process of startups. 

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SET Tech Festival 2023

March 28, 2023 

7th edition of the SET Tech Festival from our partners at Start Up Energy Transition.

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Ignition Start-Up Breakfast #42

March 23, 2023

A joint breakfast of digihub Düsseldorf in the Event Space of the GEC. 

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Cyclingworld Europe

March 10-12, 2023 

CYCLINGWORLD EUROPE has increasingly become the “place to be” for Europe’s bicycle and e-bike industry.

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7th ECP - The first industry speed dating event

February 22 & 23, 2023

A unique event which offers an efficient partnering platform which helps to find the right business partner in the shortest possible time.

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Past Events

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August 17, 2023 – Digital Demo Day 2023

Digital Demo Day is the leading B2B Startup expo and conference in Germany. Over 250 startups present their products and latest technologies, accompanied by a diverse conference programme, interactive workshops, and matchmaking opportunities.

  • more information here.
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July 6, 2023 – Masterclass: The Art of Scaling

Our partner ScaleUp Nation from Amsterdam will gave a lecture immediately before our GEC Summer Party. Menno van Dijk will delivered his “Masterclass: The Art of Scaling” in our event studio.

  • more information here.
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May 26, 2023 – A-Summit 2023

As part of the Startup-Woche Düsseldorf 2023, the digihub gathered all 40+ startup accelerators from NRW at the A-Summit 2023 on May 26. We were there together with the Wirtschaftsförderung Rhein-Kreis Neuss to inform you about our GEC programmes. 

  • more information here.
Startup Week Event

May 23, 2023 – GEC Event Startup Week Düsseldorf

This year the Startup Week Düsseldorf was from 22 to 26 May. The Event of the GEC took place on 23 May at the Areal Böhler. The goal of this event was to provide an overview of the importance of sustainability in the innovation process of startups. 

  • more information here.
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April 5, 2023 – Masterclass on The Art of Scaling

A masterclass about the ‘scale-up success factors’: the factors that make the difference between companies that scale and those that stall. During this session Menno van Dijk, Founder of ScaleUpNation, covered the most important basics to reflect on the scaling journey. 

  • more information here.
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March 28, 2023 – SET Tech Festival 2023

7th edition of the SET Tech Festival from our partners at Start Up Energy Transition! The place where startups, investors and innovation-driven industry leaders meet and explore the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the energy sector. 

  • more information here.
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March 23, 2023 – Ignition Start-Up Breakfast #42

A joint breakfast of digihub Düsseldorf in the Event Space of the GEC. We got exciting insights on the topic “Start-up for good: How to build a relevant and sustainable start-up” with keynote speeches from partners and startup pitches. 

  • more information here.

March 22, 2023 – Innovation Valley Garzweiler

Kick-off event economy and innovation – success factors for transformation of the project ‘Innovation Valley Garzweiler’ at the Hugo Junkers Hangar in Mönchengladbach.

  • more information here.

March 10-12, 2023 – Cyclingworld

In recent years, CYCLINGWORLD EUROPE has increasingly become the “place to be” for Europe’s bicycle and e-bike industry.

  • more information here.
11th of October 2022, 1545～1800 (JST) 845～1100 (CET) (1)

February 22 & 23, 2023 – 7th ECP – The first industry speed dating event

A unique event which offers an efficient partnering platform which helps to find the right business partner in the shortest possible time.

  • more information here.

2022

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October 20 & 21, 2022 – GEC Forum

Our hybrid forum in Meerbusch near Duesseldorf where we presented our old and new startups.

  • more information here.
11th of October 2022, 1545～1800 (JST) 845～1100 (CET)

October 11, 2022 –Rhine-County of Neuss meets Ōta-ku – Synergies between start-up ecosystems and investment into innovation in Germany & Japan

  • find the press release here.

 

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September 14, 2022 – Ideenfutter Expo by Foodhub NRW 

  • We were part of the Ideenfutter Expo by Foodhub NRW. See our little recap on LinkedIn.
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September 7, 2022 – GEC Executive Innovation Dialogue 

  • The paint and coatings industry is on the move: new raw materials, new recipes, new processes. Looking at bio-based raw materials, automation and digitization will become an integral part for everyone involved. 
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August 18, 2022 – Digital Demo Day 

  • We were part of the Digital Demo Day 2022 at AREAL BÖHLER. See our little recap on LinkedIn. 
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June 14, 2022 – GEC Webtalk

  • Episode #2 with the author of “FastScaling: The Smart Path to Building Massively Valuable Businesses” – Dr. Patrick Flesner. Watch the complete talk here.
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May 24, 2022 – GEC Webtalk

  • Kristal Golan was our speaker in the first GEC Live 30-minute WebTalk.  Watch the complete talk here.
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May 19, 2022 – GEC Charity Auktion

  • A charity event by the GEC in collaboration with the start-up Nanoo. Heating plates designed by the French-German street artist L.E.T. (Les Enfants Terribles) were up for auction. More information here.
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March 6, 2022 – Textile Award Show 

  • In a festive ceremony, the GEC Textile Awards were presented  at the Areal Böhler industrial park in Meerbusch/Düsseldorf. More information here. 
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Februrary 16, 2022 – The 6th ECP 

  • The Global Entrepreneurship Centre hosted the opening of the 6th ECP at the brand-new GEC Campus in Dusseldorf Germany. More information here.
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Februrary 2, 2022 – CLIB Conference
  • Friedrich Barth, the CEO & Founder of the Global Entrepreneurship Centre, moderated Session 5 of the CLIB International Conference 2022. Link to Website here.
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 October 29-30, 2022– deGuT BERLIN 
  • 37th Edition of the German Founder and Entrepreneur Days (Die Deutschen Gründer- und Unternehmertage). The GEC exhibited to engage with SusTechs in Berlin. More information here.

2021

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October 15, 2021 – Launch Event of the Global Entrepreneurship Centre
  • Grand opening of the Global Entrepreneurship Centre “Entrepreneurs for a better world”. More information here / Agenda here.
September 9, 2021 – Digital Demo Day
  • Exhibition and Presentation. More information here (external link).