IT Events with Groenewold IT Solutions
Meet us at conferences, summits, and networking events.
As a member of Softwareallianz Deutschland, we are regularly represented at industry events.
Upcoming Events
Hauptstadtforum Digital Economy 2026
From vision to implementation – digital sovereignty made in Germany
BITMi’s Hauptstadtforum Digitalwirtschaft brings together decision-makers from politics, business and science in Berlin. The goal is dialogue at eye level and concrete strategies for Germany’s and Europe’s digital sovereignty.
The focus is on mid-sized IT providers and digitally sovereign “made in Germany” solutions. After the stage programme, a boat tour on the Spree follows. Details and registration: hauptstadtforum.bitmi.de.
What to expect:
- Summit with figures from federal politics and the IT mid-market
- Theme: from vision to implementation – digital sovereignty made in Germany
- Followed by networking on a boat tour on the Spree (Moabit landing stage, Alt-Moabit 91)
- Organiser: Bundesverband IT-Mittelstand e. V. (BITMi)
Programme
Speakers
Prof. Dr. Jens Südekum
German Federal Ministry of Finance
Hansjörg Durz
CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag
Johannes Schätzl
SPD parliamentary group
Rebecca Lenhard
Alliance 90/The Greens in the Bundestag
Dr. Oliver Grün
BITMi / GRÜN Software Group GmbH
Nele Kammlott
BITMi / kaneo GmbH
DAKON 2026
The largest networking conference in the DACH region
BNI DAKON is the leading address in Germany and Austria for professional networking. The annual DAKON is the largest networking conference in the German-speaking world. In 2025, over 1,200 entrepreneurs took part. Meet up to 1,300 entrepreneurs from Germany, Austria and beyond.
The programme features inspiring talks and plenty of space for intensive networking.
More highlights:
- Keynotes by BNI CEO Mary Kennedy Thompson, Carina Frei, Rayk Hahne, Enrico Maggi
- Up to 1,300 entrepreneurs from the DACH region
- Early bird until 28 Feb 2026: ticket €399 instead of €459
Detailed Programme
Speakers
Mary Kennedy Thompson
BNI Global, CEO
Carina Frei
Keynote Speaker & Trainer
Rayk Hahne
Business Consultant, Coach, Podcaster
Enrico Maggi
BNI Tirol, C&E Referral Marketing
BIG BANG AI Festival 2026
Europe's leading AI event for decision-makers
BIG BANG AI Festival is Europe's leading AI event for decision-makers. Over two days, five stages offer keynotes, panels, masterclasses and networking. The agenda is cross-industry and hands-on. Expect more than 350 speakers from business, tech, healthcare and politics.
Over 11,000 attendees join. Visitors receive an official AI certificate on site.
More highlights:
- 5 stages with a full programme: keynotes, panels, masterclasses & networking
- 350+ speakers from business, tech, healthcare & politics
- 11,000+ attendees: C-level, entrepreneurs, decision-makers & startups
- Official AI certificate on site
Detailed Programme
BNI Chapter Breakfast – Husky Berlin Online
Weekly Business Network Berlin & Brandenburg East
The BNI Husky Berlin Online chapter meets weekly to exchange business referrals. Only one representative per profession is allowed per chapter, so there are no competitive situations. Members follow the philosophy "Givers gain!". They benefit from personal referrals.
Revenue rises on average by around 20% in their first year.
More highlights:
- Weekly exchange of business referrals
- One representative per industry – fair opportunities for all
- Visitors welcome – no obligation
Talks at the Cybersecurity Summit
High-calibre experts speak about AI, cybersecurity, and the Cyber Resilience Act
Prof. Dr. Jens Südekum
German Federal Ministry of Finance
Personal representative for overall economic development
Hansjörg Durz
CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag
Chair of the Committee on Digital Affairs and State Modernisation
Johannes Schätzl
SPD parliamentary group
Digital policy spokesperson
Rebecca Lenhard
Alliance 90/The Greens in the Bundestag
Digital policy spokesperson
Dr. Oliver Grün
BITMi / GRÜN Software Group GmbH
President of BITMi
Nele Kammlott
BITMi / kaneo GmbH
Vice President of BITMi
Member of Softwareallianz Deutschland
Groenewold IT Solutions is a proud member of Softwareallianz Deutschland – a network of leading IT companies in the DACH region.
Through this partnership, we have access to exclusive events, knowledge exchange, and a strong network of experts.
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Past Events
Cybersecurity Summit 2026 Cologne
Digital Sovereignty in Times of AI and Regulation
In today's product development, responsibility is complex. AI sits in the product and the company. The cloud runs the backend. Suppliers deliver firmware. In the end, you sign off on security and rules. Digital sovereignty means managing this responsibility yourself.
You do not hand it over to platforms or opaque AI models.
Programme (at the time)
Speakers
Prof. Dr. Oliver Weißmann
Axians Information Security GmbH / Hochschule Darmstadt
Carina Paulsen & Sascha Kulawik
digital cuisine GmbH & Co. KG
Marko Diepold
adverit compliance GmbH & Co. KG
Dr. Andreas Kotulla
Bitsea GmbH
Softwareallianz Chapter Meeting – Hanover & East Westphalia
Regional exchange in the partner network
Chapter meeting for the Hanover and East Westphalia network. Expect trusted networking and exchange on technical, sales and management topics. Short talks from the partner community follow. Updates on Softwareallianz projects round it off.
Exact venue and talk titles appear on the registration page. Guests may register via the Chapter Hanover page.
Programme (at the time)
Softwareallianz Chapter Meeting – Frankfurt
IT expertise from the heart of Germany
The Frankfurt chapter of Softwareallianz Deutschland invites you to a regional meeting. Expect networking, specialist exchange, short talks, and news on alliance projects. Venue and programme details will be added on the event page. Register via Chapter Frankfurt on softwareallianz.de.
Programme (at the time)
Softwareallianz Chapter Meeting – Cologne/Bonn & Düsseldorf
Regional network Cologne, Bonn and Düsseldorf
Chapter meeting for the Cologne/Bonn area, with ties to the Düsseldorf environment. Expect introductions, two short talks with Q&A, a shared meal and networking. Softwareallianz brings together many specialists across the full IT services spectrum.
It is ideal for exchange and new project ideas. Venue and agenda appear on the Chapter Cologne/Bonn page.
Programme (at the time)
BITMi Breakfast in Hamburg
Networking breakfast with arq decisions – digital sovereignty & digitalisation
On 7 May 2026, BITMi and arq decisions invite you to the BITMi Breakfast in Hamburg. It is a format for entrepreneurs to network, meet the local ecosystem and explore cooperation. Established companies and start-ups are both welcome.
Expect compact insights into projects such as the Mittelstand-Digital centre “Fokus Mensch” and BITMi’s ZIM networks. Talk to peers directly. Breakfast is provided; photos may be taken during the event. Register on the BITMi event page.
Programme (at the time)
Franchise Forum 2026
Think future. Share practice. Live network.
On 27 and 28 April, Beach Mitte in Berlin becomes the meeting place for Germany's franchise sector. The Franchise Forum brings together decision-makers, doers and thought leaders. The programme features keynotes, practice labs, panels and the Franchise Awards ceremony.
Topics include resilience in times of crisis, innovation and digitalisation, AI in day-to-day systems, franchisee recruitment, diversity and generational change.
Programme (at the time)
Speakers
Dr. Hajo Schumacher
Journalist, bestselling author, moderator
Hendrik Martschinke
President Deutscher Franchiseverband
Jürgen Dawo
Town & Country Franchise International
ÜBERSTUNDE CONFERENCE Berlin 2026
The conference that moves you forward
The ÜBERSTUNDE CONFERENCE brings together communities from every ÜBERSTUNDE city. Expect a full day of inspiration, practical insights and networking. People from the network share stories and learnings. Breaks and the evening “ÜBERSTUNDE” format make it easy to meet new contacts.
The venue is the EUREF Campus in Berlin-Schöneberg. It is an urban quarter around the iconic gasometer, focused on innovation and sustainability. Tickets and the latest timetable are on ueberstunde.com.
Programme (at the time)
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