The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy calls SMEs "Germany's most important innovation and technology drivers." However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cannot rest on their laurels. They must embrace digitalization every day to remain vital and competitive. The "Internet of Things," "Industry 4.0," and the workplace of the future are just a few examples and opportunities.
program
7:00 PM Welcome
7:05 p.m. Introduction and presentation of the Germany Digital Initiative
Carsten Heidbrink, Managing Director SME Customers, Cisco Germany
7.15 p.m. Keynote: Innovation in SMEs
Dr. Holger Wittges, Managing Director, Zentrum Digitalisierung.Bayern
7.30 pm Digital Pitch: 4 innovative SME solutions
Dr. Maximilian Junker, Co-founder and Managing Director, Qualicen GmbH
Andrei Mituca, Co-founder, 3d Trust GmbH
Carl Mühlner, Managing Director, Damovo Deutschland GmbH
Christian Schreiner, CEO, SWS Computersysteme AG
8:00 PM Fishbowl Discussion
Dieter Janecek, Member of the Bundestag, Economic Policy Spokesperson of the Bundestag parliamentary group
Alliance 90/The Greens
Dr. Andreas Lenz, Member of the German Bundestag, Member of the Board of the Mittelstands-Union
Jimmy Schulz, Bundestag candidate and member of the FDP Federal Executive Board,
Speaker for startups
Carsten Heidbrink, Managing Director SME Customers, Cisco Germany
Alexa von Busse, Moderation
… and 2 chairs for the audience!
8.30 pm Networking with drinks and snacks
