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Explore the Future Tech Fest – learn about its values and key milestones.

Our Vision

Is to be the major platform in connecting leading minds within the technological innovation hub and shape the future together.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to building a comprehensive and inspiring ecosystem that fosters networking, enables one another and uniquely shapes the tech and startup landscape of tomorrow – with NRW at its heart.

5,000

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Attendees

300 +

EXPO Startups

120 +

Investors

90 +

Top Speakers

6

Stages

10 k m²

Location

2017

First Digital Demo Day

The Digital Demo Day celebrates its premiere and brings together technology start-ups, investors and interested parties for the first time at postPOST Grand central - the former post distribution center - to make innovation tangible.

600 Attendees - 30 Exhibitors

2018

Growth and Recognition

In its second year, the Digital Demo Day has already established itself as an essential event for the German startup scene. Not only the number of participants grew, but also the attention of investors, companies and the media.

1,500 Attendees - 70 Exhibitors

2020

Taking the lead in Germany

The event has become Germany’s leading startup expo & tech conference. At its new location Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf the event offers inspiring keynotes, Startup Pitch contests, interactive workshops, 1:1 matchmaking and an exciting after show party for a constantly growing audience.

4,000+ Attendees - 175 Exhibitors

2021

First Hybrid Event

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Digital Demo Day took place as a hybrid event for the first time. With several livestreams and innovative online formats, Germany’s leading startup expo & tech conference celebrated its comeback after 1 ½ years of break and several lockdowns.

4,000+ Attendees (on-site & online) - 200+ Exhibitors

2024

Premiere of the Future Tech Fest

The first Future Tech Fest kicks off with a new name and an expanded concept, frequently growing in international significance. As a further development of the Digital Demo Day, the Future Tech Fest set new standards and is growing to become a hub for the technologies and ideas that will shape the world of tomorrow.

5,000+ Attendees - 300+ Exhibitors

Our Vision

Our Mission

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Meet our great former Speakers

Sara Nuru

Amiaz Habtu

Ana Ivanović

Gunter Dueck

Mona Neubaur

Tillman Schulz

Mareike Awe

Michael Groß

Andreas Breitfeld

Hendrik Wüst

Klaus-Dieter Maubach

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter

Dr. Klaus Hommels

Charlotte Haunhorst

Marc Sommer

Dr. Anna Christmann

Carsten Knobel

Elisabeth Paehtz

Frank Thelen

Céline Flores Willers

Jonas Deichmann

Dr. Suzanna Randall

Ranga Yogeshwar

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