Digital X and DMEXCO Unite to Create Europe’s Premier Digital Hotspot

Digital X and DMEXCO Unite to Create Europe’s Premier Digital Hotspot

(IN BRIEF) Digital X, the world exhibition of digitalization, is set to return to Cologne on September 20 and 21, 2023. The event will feature over two million square meters of event space, five stages, and a marketplace, with more than 50,000 participants expected to attend. Under the theme “Be Digital. Stay Human,” Digital X aims to explore how digitalization can create a socially fair, livable, and sustainable world. The event will focus on megatrends such as the future of work, connected business, security, and sustainability. Renowned speakers, including ABBA founder Björn Ulvaeus and futurist Amy Webb, will discuss the impact of digitalization. Digital X will also collaborate with DMEXCO, another digital event, for the first time, offering joint sessions and a ticket cooperation initiative. The event will highlight successful digitalization efforts through the Digital X Award, recognizing pioneers in SMEs. Digital X 2023 aims to provide a platform for exploring the future of digitalization and inspiring individuals and businesses to embrace digital transformation.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 19-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The world exhibition of digitalization, Digital X, is set to return to Cologne on September 20 and 21, 2023. With over two million square meters of event space, five stages, a 2,500-square-meter marketplace, and an expected attendance of over 50,000 participants, Cologne will once again become the epicenter of future-oriented innovation. This year’s event, organized by Deutsche Telekom, aims to showcase the latest trends and technical innovations that offer a glimpse into our future lives and work. From 5G and automation to cloud computing, IoT, and artificial intelligence, Digital X will explore the transformative potential of these technologies.

Under the motto “Be digital. Stay human,” Digital X aims to emphasize the pivotal role of humans in the digital era. Renowned experts from various fields, including ABBA founder Björn Ulvaeus and futurist Amy Webb, will take the stage to discuss how digitalization can create a socially fair, livable, and sustainable world. Hagen Rickmann, patron of Digital X and Director Business Telekom Deutschland, highlights the importance of striking a balance between digital transformation and ethical responsibility. He believes that Digital X will provide practical guidance and foster discussions that address both the positive and challenging aspects of digitalization.

The event will focus on four key megatrends: the future of work, connected business, security, and sustainability. Automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are revolutionizing the nature of work, while digital technologies can contribute significantly to climate protection. However, as companies become increasingly interconnected, cybersecurity measures must be implemented to safeguard against data breaches and hacking threats.

Digital X will feature over 250 distinguished speakers from politics, business, and science who will share their insights and perspectives on digitalization. Notable speakers include Björn Ulvaeus, who will discuss his pioneering work with the virtual band “ABBAtars,” and Amy Webb, a renowned futurist making her European debut at the event. The exhibition will span four quarters of Cologne’s city center, offering workshops, master classes, and cultural events in Mediapark, Friesenviertel, Belgisches Viertel, and around Stadtgarten. The highly acclaimed Equal eSports Festival will also be part of Digital X, further enhancing the cultural experience.

In an exciting development, Digital X and DMEXCO, both dedicated to promoting innovation and knowledge exchange, will collaborate for the first time. This partnership aims to create a digital hotspot in Europe, combining the strengths of both events. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend both Digital X and DMEXCO through a ticket cooperation initiative. Additionally, joint sessions on crucial topics will be held on the conference stages of Digital X and DMEXCO.

The Digital X Award, in collaboration with the German association of small and medium-sized businesses BVMW and Deutsche Telekom, will recognize pioneering digitalization efforts in SMEs. This prestigious award will showcase successful digitalization examples and inspire other companies to embrace innovation.

Digital X 2023 promises to be an exceptional event, transforming Cologne’s city center into a world exhibition of digitalization. As Europe’s largest cross-industry digitalization initiative, Digital X invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to explore the future of work, connected business, security, and sustainability. For more information and to join the event, visit www.telekom.com/digital-x-special.

About Digital X:
Digital X is Europe’s leading cross-industry digitalization initiative, organized by Deutsche Telekom in collaboration with over 300 national and international partners. The event showcases the latest trends, technical innovations, and ideas shaping the digital future. With top-class speakers and an engaging program, Digital X fosters knowledge exchange and inspires individuals and organizations to embrace digital transformation.

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SOURCE: Deutsche Telekom AG