We would like to invite you to “Save the Date” of the event:
“THE DANUBE REGION AT THE TURN OF TIMES – Shaping the Digital Future along the Danube. Unlocking Opportunities for SMEs and Industry through Cooperation.”
🗓 Friday, July 3rd, 2026
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
📍 IHK Ulm, Olgastraße 95–101, 89073 Ulm, Germany
The objective of the event is to foster international cooperation and to explore opportunities for SMEs and other stakeholders in the Danube Region regarding digital transformation and technologic innovation in a rapidly changing environment.The event aims to bring together corporate representatives, engaged stakeholders, political decision-makers, experts and members of the PA 8 Steering and Working groups as well as project partners of Interreg projects from the Danube countries.
The agenda will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions delving into the opportunities and challenges of digitalisation, AI, and corporate cybersecurity.
A networking lunch will provide a valuable opportunity for informal exchange, followed by the “Insights: Regional AI-strategies and use cases” session.
This part of the programme will showcase perspectives from policymakers and business leaders across different Danube countries, fostering a dynamic platform for political dialogue.
A highlight will be the final keynote by one of Germany’s leading digital and AI experts, Prof. Christian Stummeyer with insights in the advantages of AI for companies and an outlook into the future.
You can find more details in the Programme, or learn more about our Speakers.
Places are limited and the event will take place in English.
Registration Link: IHK Ulm
The event is taking place at the opening day of the International Danube Festival Donaufest.
All participants are invited to the opening of the Danube Festival, followed by the VIP reception.
We are looking forward to welcome you!
Priority Area 8 ’Competitiveness of enterprises’ of the EU Danube Region Strategy,
Ulm Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Ulm),
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism Baden-Württemberg,
Donaubüro Ulm/Neu-Ulm and Europe Enterprise Network
