Opening Night of #diwodo25 – Where Innovation Meets Inspiration

A week full of digital inspiration starts now – and you’re invited!
Whether you're deeply rooted in the digital world or just beginning your journey, the official launch of Digitale Woche Dortmund (#diwodo25) is the perfect entry point into six days of innovation, inspiration, and networking.

In cooperation with the Masterplan Wissenschaft (Masterplan Science) and in collaboration with the Unternehmensverband für Dortmund und Umgebung (Dortmund’s business associations) and the Dortmund Digital Network, the opening night brings together fresh ideas, concentrated know-how, and a shared enthusiasm for shaping the digital future.

✨ Special Sidekick: The Digital Design Exhibition
We are especially excited that the semester exhibition of the Master’s program Digital Design at FH Dortmund will accompany the evening as our Special Sidekick. This highlight is particularly meaningful, as the study program itself has grown out of the history of #diwodo – a wonderful example of how ideas evolve and continue to shape Dortmund’s innovation ecosystem.

🎤 Evening highlight: The Science Slam – A moment of science, please!
Get ready for the beloved Science Slam, where researchers take the stage to compete in an entertaining battle of knowledge. Expect sharp insights, smart humor, and creative presentations that make complex research accessible and fun. Proudly presented by Dortmund’s Masterplan Science.

🏆 Presentation of the #diwodo IT-Solution Awards 2025
We’ll celebrate the most impressive digital solutions of the year – created by forward-thinking minds in and around Dortmund.

📍 Location: Spiegelzelt – Platz am Hochofen, PHOENIX West
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee, 44263 Dortmund

🕠 5:00 PM – Doors open & arrival
🕕 5:45 PM – Welcome by Heike Marzen, Managing Director, Dortmund Economic Development Agency
🕕 6:00 PM – Science Slam (in cooperation with Masterplan Wissenschaft)
7:15 PM – Break & networking
🕢 7:45 PM – #diwodo IT-Solution Awards 2025 (in cooperation with Unternehmensverband für Dortmund und Umgebung)
🎶 From ~8:30 PM – Music, drinks & networking
🕙 ~10:00 PM – End of event

Open to everyone who thinks digitally, acts digitally – or is simply curious. Join us!
Let’s connect. Let’s innovate. Let’s celebrate digital – together.

📌 Note: The event will be held in English.