We look back on 30 years of successful company history. We would like to celebrate this special birthday with all those who were instrumental in it – with our manufacturer and trading partners. Come to the RuhrCongress in Bochum on September 20, 2024, to experience an unforgettable day and evening with us at this exclusive location.
The channel is facing many challenges, primarily the central topic of AI and how it changes our lives – now and in the future. Our Home & Business is the perfect platform for active exchange and networking to address central questions and receive answers from our experts. Over 100 exhibitors and their API contacts are on site to provide you with a personal and interesting insight into the latest products and trends.Throughout the day, expert speakers share their knowledge in workshops and lectures.
In addition to the indispensable business talk, we also promise you very exciting entertainment with many LIVE acts. As a special guest, Frank Thelen – European serial founder, technology investor, and TV personality – will, as always, convince and inspire his audience. He leads technology and design-driven companies and focuses on early-stage investments in his role as founder and CEO of Freigeist Capital. His products have reached over 100 million customers in over 60 countries. Frank was the first investor in startups such as Lilium Aviation, Wunderlist, Kraftblock, Endurosat, and RobCo. At 42, he published his bestselling autobiography "Startup-DNA" in 2018, followed by "10xDNA" in 2020. In 2021, he launched the TEQ funds to offer private investors a technology component for their own portfolio.
Tim Cortinovis will provide customized insights and practical application tips with his blend of authenticity and inspiring energy as an international keynote speaker, promising outstanding results at every event. Melanie Bergner, who has been convincing in various event moderation roles on stages in TV, web TV, galas, trade shows, and conferences for 20 years, will be the host of Home & Business 2024. Other impressive highlights include the speed painter Rick and extremely exciting virtual reality adventures with a thrilling feeling, as well as the German pop band Parallel live. Culinary diversity, including birthday cake, and a lively party in the evening give the api anniversary the perfect setting for a customized symbiosis of business talk and networking.
We are very excited to welcome many of our business partners in Bochum on September 20, 2024. Please note that a binding registration is a necessary prerequisite for the visit. All information is available at www.api.de/hausmesse. Here you can also install our trade show app to ensure you don't miss anything before and during the event.
