Event

NextWork Bavaria - Competitiveness Through Innovative Work Environments

29. October 2026

15:00 - 18:00

Design Offices München Atlas
Rosenheimer Str. 143C
81671 München
Deutschland
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Competitiveness is largely determined by the world of work. The eighth network conference of the “World of Work 4.0” thematic platform focuses on this challenge and brings you up to speed on the latest developments. Exciting real-world examples and exhibits allow you to experience the innovative world of work firsthand on site.

Robotics and artificial intelligence will revolutionize the world of work: The interface between man and machine will become a key success factor with far-reaching innovation potential. The humane use of machines in the world of work - especially artificial intelligence and robotics - is therefore a key task when it comes to shaping the working world of today and tomorrow. When used correctly, machines help to create creative freedom, reduce workloads and routine tasks, enable age-appropriate working or improve working conditions in general and thus ultimately realize "good work" for employees.

Against this backdrop, the seventh network conference on October 30, 2025 at the Gaszählerwerkstatt in Munich will shed light on the key aspects of successful human-machine interaction, including its diverse effects on the world of work. We cordially invite you to be part of this exciting conference. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from leading experts, discuss promising concepts for human-machine collaboration and network with them.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Check-in and a visit to the exhibition

3:00 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction to the Event Program

Christoph Raithel
Christoph Raithel
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Advisor to the Executive Board

3:05 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Greeting

Ulrike Scharf StMAS,
Ulrike Scharf
Bayerische Staatsministerin für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales
Staatsministerin

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Keynote Speech

Isabell M. Welpe
Professorin Dr. Isabell M. Welpe
Technical University of Munich, School of Management
Holder of the Chair in Strategy and Organization at the and Scientific Director of the Bavarian State Institute for Higher Education Research and Planning (IHF)

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Isabell M. Welpe
Professorin Dr. Isabell M. Welpe
Technical University of Munich, School of Management
Holder of the Chair in Strategy and Organization at the and Scientific Director of the Bavarian State Institute for Higher Education Research and Planning (IHF)
Markus Ernst Dr. Markus Ernst,
Dr. Markus Ernst
DATEV eG
Head of Innovation Management and DATEV Lab, Innovation Hub - R&D
Thomas Zeller Thomas Zeller,
Thomas Zeller
UnternehmerTUM GmbH
Managing Director

4:15 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.

Exhibitor Pitches & Presentation of Exhibits

4:25 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.

Break and invitation to network in the exhibition

4:55 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.

Keynote Presentations / Best Practice Pitches

Keynote Presentation: Innovative Work Environments 1: Technology as a Competitive Advantage

Keynote Presentation: Innovative Work Environments 2: Organization as a Competitive Factor

Keynote Presentation: Innovative Work Environments 3: People as a Competitive Advantage

5:25 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.

Discussion of the keynote presentations using the fishbowl method

6:10 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Summary of the Conference Day

Thomas Helfer
Dr. Thomas Helfer
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Augsburg
Innovation network Production, Head of Working World 4.0

Christoph Raithel
Christoph Raithel
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Advisor to the Executive Board

starting at 6:15 p.m.

Dinner, networking, and a tour of the exhibition

Venue
Gas meter workshop
Agnes-Pockels-Bogen 6
80992 Munich

How to find us

By car:
A9: On the A9 highway, take the exit for Schwabing/München/Garmisch-Partenkirchen/Mittlerer Ring and turn onto the A95. Use the left lane to turn onto Schenkdorfstrasse/B2R after 350m. After a few kilometers, turn half left onto Georg-Brauchle-Ring. After a U-turn, turn right into Mirjam-David-Strasse. After a few meters you will reach the Agnes-Pockels-Bogen.

You can park here:

  • P+R parking lot Westfriedhof, Orpheusstraße, 80992 Munich
  • Parking lot Parkharfe Olympiapark, Toni-Merkens-Weg, 80809 Munich

From both parking lots it is only a few minutes' walk to the gas meter workshop.

By public transportation:
From Munich Central Station take
Tram 21 direction "Westfriedhof", stop "Stadtwerke München"
U1 or U7 direction "Olympia-Einkaufszentrum" to the stop "Westfriedhof"
The event location is approx. 6 - 10 minutes' walk from the stops.

If you are traveling by public transport, you are welcome to use our event ticket from Deutsche Bahn.

Click here for the event ticket

Professional contact

Thomas Helfer
Dr. Thomas Helfer
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Augsburg
Innovation network Production, Head of Working World 4.0

Organizational contact

Annika Fischer
Annika Fischer
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nürnberg
Event, Project manager

Daniela Neunzer
Daniela Neunzer
Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg
Event

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