WHERE IDEAS MEET REALITY
On the 10th of September, 2026, Düsseldorf becomes the epicenter of tech and innovation. The Future Tech Fest brings together over 5,000 founders, investors, corporates and visionaries. This day goes far beyond networking, it creates real business impact.
Germany has a thriving startup scene. And one day each year, everybodx comes together in one place.
The Future Tech Fest is Germany's leading B2B startup expo and conference, taking place at Areal Böhler and as the Official Highlight event of the Startup Week Düsseldorf. Organized by digihub Düsseldorf/Rhineland, it brings together over 5,000 founders, investors, corporates, researchers and policymakers for a day built around one clear promise: "Networking is just the first step – we do business."
At the heart of the event is an Expo featuring 300+ national and international tech startups. The Main Stage sets the tone for the day, with speakers tackling mindset, technology and societal change. Vertical Stages dive deeper into the topics shaping the future, this year with a dedicated GreenTech Stage and a focus on Female Entrepreneurship among others. The FTF Pitch Battle puts the best startup ideas to the test in front of a live audience, while the Networking Lounge gives startups, investors and corporates the space to connect directly. Interactive workshops, side events and local art collaborations round off the programm and a high-energy Aftershow Party brings the day to a close.
The Future Tech Fest is more than a one-day event: it is a year-round platform for driving partnerships, innovation projects and concrete collaboration between startups, industry, science and capital. Every edition builds on the last. And 2026 is set to be the brightest yet.
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