CONF3RENCE 2026 becomes an event campus: two days of deep tech at Kokerei Hansa — free entry, registration required

Dortmund, Germany, September 1st, 2026, Chainwire

On 15 and 16 September 2026, the Dortmund industrial landmark turns into a platform for AI, blockchain, digital assets and emerging tech – with speakers from Microsoft, Google Cloud, Deloitte, PwC, Chainlink and many more. Admission is free on both days; registration is mandatory as capacity is limited.

CONF3RENCE is doing things differently in 2026. On 15 and 16 September 2026, it will run for the first time as a curated event campus at Kokerei Hansa in Dortmund – not as a classic conference, but as a two-day platform where new technology meets the real economy. The guiding line stays deliberately sober: "Less hype. More outcomes."

From industrial monument to deep tech campus

Kokerei Hansa is more than a backdrop. Where coal was once turned into coke, 2026 is about compute, data and digital value. The venue itself stands for the shift CONF3RENCE puts on stage: from the Ruhr region's industrial past to the technologies shaping its future. The campus combines stage programming, workshops, exhibition space, show elements, food and activations at one of Europe's most striking industrial sites.

Two days, two audiences – open to all

Day 1 (15 September) – Business & Institutions. Curated for corporates, the Mittelstand, investors, C-level and the public sector. The focus is on partnerships, concrete projects, deal flow and measurable outcomes – conversations between decision-makers, not between commentators.

Day 2 (16 September) – Adoption & Community. Open to communities, users and the wider public, with hands-on product experience, onboarding and knowledge transfer at the centre. If you would rather try technology than only talk about it, this is your day.

New for 2026: admission to both days is free. CONF3RENCE has removed the ticket barrier entirely – including the previous VIP tier – to open the campus to the widest possible audience. Because capacity at Kokerei Hansa is limited, registration in advance is mandatory for both days.

A programme grounded in practice

Around 20 speakers are already confirmed, with more announced on a rolling basis. The stages feature representatives from Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM, Deloitte, Chainlink, Gemini, PwC, SwissBorg, Bullish, Stellar Foundation, Litecoin Foundation and Union Investment, among others. Topics range from enterprise AI to regulated digital assets, tokenisation and stablecoins, through to Web3 and new SaaS models. The goal is always the same: not to celebrate trends, but to show what actually works in practice.

Part of a regional ecosystem

CONF3RENCE 2026 sits within a broader setting. It is part of the festival FATT (Festival of Arts, Tech & Taste), running 15 to 21 September at the same venue and connecting technology with culture, art and cuisine. The campus is also built on collaboration with the Digitale Woche Dortmund (diwodo). In doing so, CONF3RENCE brings a B2B audience, the tech community and the general public together in one place – while anchoring itself in one of Europe's strongest economic regions.

Registration and information

Attendance is free on both days. Registration is required and available via the event website; places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis while capacity lasts. Full details at www.conf3rence.com.

About CONF3RENCE 2026

CONF3RENCE is a business-first deep tech platform focused on real-world adoption rather than hype. In 2026 it takes place on 15 and 16 September as an event campus at Kokerei Hansa in Dortmund, covering AI, blockchain, finance, digital assets and SaaS. CONF3RENCE is organised by SOLV3 GmbH

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