Heilbronn is rapidly emerging as a hub for future technologies and is regarded as the new European AI Valley. Here, academia, businesses, a strong medium-sized business sector, and an innovation ecosystem work closely together. This is exactly where tomorrow’s progress is taking shape.
On October 21, 2026, the successful conference “RETHINK.MITTELSTAND – Success Through Action” enters its third round. The Technical University Munich, together with the ZEIT Publishing Group, invites you to join a discussion with thought leaders from business, science, politics, and civil society.
Where do we stand in the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in the value chain? How does research translate into practice—and what can small and medium-sized enterprises learn from Heilbronn?
In the evening, the exclusive TUM TALK event series will provide an inspiring conclusion to the congress.
Throughout the day, valuable insights into practical innovation projects, successful transfer models, and best practices will be discussed. The focus is on concrete opportunities for cooperation, growth, and sustainable transformation in the digital age.
The event will be conducted in German. A translation service will be available.
When?
October 21, 2026
10:00 am
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6:30 pm
Where?
AULA, Bildungscampus 6, 74076 Heilbronn
Who?
TUM Campus Heilbronn and the ZEIT Verlagsgruppe
