On 12 March 2026, the first TECH.LAND Xperience will take place at the Messe- und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland in Münster. Designed to strengthen cross-border collaboration between Germany and the Netherlands, the event is held under the guiding principle ‘transforming borders into connections’.

Around 600 to 800 participants from business, science and politics are expected, including executives, researchers, investors, students and start-up founders. The TECH.LAND Xperience is part of the TECH.LAND program, which has served since 2024 as the strategic umbrella for Dutch- German innovation activities.

In a vibrant festival atmosphere, the event showcases the region’s technological strengths: a powerful innovation landscape, strong cooperation between research and industry, and an ecosystem that includes universities, innovation centres and globally operating companies.

Program

The program focuses on the technology fields shaping tomorrow’s competitiveness:

• Hydrogen & Battery Technologies: Solutions for a sustainable energy future
• MedTech & Health: Innovations for modern healthcare and more healthy life years
• Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics: The next generation of production technologies
• Circular Economy: Strategies for resource-efficient value creation

Additionally, overarching topics such as chip technology, security & defence, start-up ecosystems and international talent will be addressed.

Attendees can expect international keynote speakers, interactive panel discussions and workshops, as well as a thematic exhibition featuring hands-on demonstrators. Tailored matchmaking formats support the initiation of new collaborations and project ideas. The day concludes with an evening networking event designed to foster informal exchange and build long-term partnerships.

Voor wie

De TECH.LAND Xperience is het platform voor innovators, bedrijven, onderzoekers en beleidsmakers die technologische vooruitgang willen versnellen en de zichtbaarheid van de grensregio op Europees niveau willen versterken.

Partners

A strong Dutch- German partner network organises the event, including IHK Nord Westfalen, Wirtschaftsförderung Münster, Twente Board and Oost NL, supported by numerous partners.