Dutch-German TECH.Dinner
On the evening before the TECH.LAND Xperience, TECH.LAND, Twente Board, Oost NL and the IHK hosted an exclusive dinner bringing together 100 invited guests from across the TECH.LAND ecosystem. The evening took place at 1648 and welcomed partners as well as selected guests from business, academia, and politics.
Following a day of strategic discussions among the network’s partners, the dinner offered a setting to continue conversations in a more informal atmosphere. It created space to strengthen relationships, exchange perspectives, and connect with additional stakeholders from across the cross-border innovation ecosystem.
Guests were hosted during the evening by Liane van der Veen, Jasper Kerkwijk, Marco Trienes, and Dr. Fritz Jaeckel, representing the TECH.LAND network, while Günter Gülker addressed the audience on behalf of the German-Dutch Chamber of Commerce (DNHK).
The evening also featured keynote speeches that brought additional insights to the discussions. Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook reflected on the importance of global networks and international cooperation, while Ronald Eulenberger highlighted the role of biotech innovation and regional partnerships in driving growth.
During the event, TECH.LAND honored four executives who are moving on to new roles and whose leadership has significantly contributed to the development of the network:
- Enno Fuchs, Wirtschaftsförderung Münster
- Prof. Dr. Vinod Subramaniam, University of Twente
- Victor-Jan Leurs, Twente Board
- Markus Wilhelm Lewe, City of Münster
On behalf of the whole TECH.LAND network, we extend our sincere thanks to these executives for their outstanding commitment and leadership over the years. Their dedication to building strong cross-border collaboration has left a lasting impact on the TECH.LAND triple helix ecosystem.
The evening highlighted what makes TECH.LAND unique: a strong community of partners united by the belief that innovation thrives when people connect and work together.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening.
(Photos by Michael C. Möller/ IHK Nord Westfalen)
