20th MinGenTec Network Meeting "A Retrospective with Foresight – Seizing Opportunities, Shaping the Future"

At the 20th MinGenTec Network Meeting with the motto "A Retrospective with Foresight – Seizing Opportunities, Shaping the Future" we bring together strategic assessments from outside, corporate practices from the transformation, and the shared exchange of experiences regarding the structural change in Lusatia.

💬 Entrepreneurs share their experiences and provide insights from practice for other SMEs

💡 A strategic insight into current developments and opportunities in Lusatia shows what perspectives may arise for companies.

🎤 The format is complemented by a panel discussion with external experts who together take a look at the current state and perspectives of the transformation.

📍 The venue itself is part of the history: A former diesel power plant, now an art museum – and thus a visible example of how change can succeed and new value creation emerges from existing strengths.

Participation is, as always, free of charge; for organizational reasons, we kindly ask for your binding registration by June 1, 2026.

The MinGenTec team looks forward to an inspiring exchange.

Program

 

from 3:00 PM

Registration

3:30 PM – 3:40 PM

Welcome & Brief Retrospective
Dr. Christina Eisenberg, Project Manager MinGenTec, Chamber of Commerce (IHK) Cottbus

3:40 PM – 4:00 PM

Company Pitches“Success through Innovation, Internationalization, and Networking
moderated by Silke Schwabe, Head of Foreign Trade and Business Development, IHK Cottbus

4:00 PM – 4:20 PM

Keynote by Dr. Olaf Arndt, Director Prognos AG, on the Development and Opportunities of the Lusatian Structural Change
introduced by Alexander Gallrein, Press Spokesperson and Team Leader Marketing and Communication, Economic Development Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB)

4:20 PM – 5:30 PM

Panel Discussion „Structural Change with Insight and Foresight: Strategies, Experiences, Perspectives“
moderated by Sebastian Saule, Managing Director WFBB
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Jens Warnken, President IHK Cottbus
afterwards
Networking with Drinks & Snacks

 

Program (as of April 1st, 2026) subject to change

Contact

Johanna Barbara Lindner

Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB)

E-Mail: johanna.lindner@wfbb.de
Webseite: www.wfbb.de

09.06.2026
15:00 - 19:00