May 2, 2026

theGATE: Future Boundaries

theGATE: Future Boundaries will take place between May 18 and 22, 2026, in Stuttgart, as a benchmark initiative in the framework of intersection of art, science, technology and society.

eCulture Convention – This professional event promotes debate, discussion and reflection on the challenges and opportunities in the confluence of art, science, technology and society as a key driver to face and envision the future. Leading international figures from disciplines such as science, artificial intelligence, creative economy, quantum computing, the humanities and art will participate in the event, proposing meeting points between disciplines More information and registration: https://thegate-festival.com/event/eculture-conventio n/

The ReACH Workshop invites artists to participate in an enriching workshop on high-performance computing, scientific simulation & visualization, as well as artificial intelligence designed to elevate your concepts to the next level. This five-day workshop oﬀers a unique platform for participants to present their ideas and engage with a team of specialists. More information and application: https://thegate-festival.com/event/reach-2026/

theGATE Festival: Never before has art been so close to science as it is now in the electronic age. Researchers at supercomputing centres, universities and companies alike have been collaborating with artists through programs like S+T+ARTS and reaping the rewards for many years now. This festival exhibition pulls back the curtains on this unique mode of collaboration and the art-driven innovation it contributes to. The exhibition includes two projects from MERZ Akademie. More information: https://thegate-festival.com/event/thegate-festival-2026/

Date: May 18-22, 2026 | Location: HLRS | Nobelstraße 19 | 70569 Stuttgart

Organized by HLRS – High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart & M edia Solution Center Baden-Württemberg

Source: https://t hegate-festival.com/

February 20, 2026

Start-up Monday meets Gründungswerkstatt

The Start-up Monday is the Ludwigsburg event for founders, start-ups, creatives, and everyone interested in starting up, networking, and growing. It takes place at irregular intervals and at changing locations.

At the next Start-up Monday on March 9, 2026, the W irtschaftsförderung der Stadt Ludwigsburg and Tinkertank invite you to join: the new open Gründungswerkstatt (start-up workshop) in the premises of Tinkertank (an initiative of Interactive Media Foundation gGmbH), will be introduced and presented.

Program:

16:30 CET: Admission
17:00 CET: Welcome address by Mayor Dr. Matthias Knecht and kick-off “Ludwigsburg gründungsfreundlich“. In attendance: Saskia Kress, Managing Director of Interactive Media Foundation gGmbH and initiator of Tinkertank.
17:15 CET: Interactive keynote: Technology meets creativity, including the presentation of the open start-up workshop
18:00 CET: Networking, workshop tours, project pitches in the adjacent room, food and drinks

The project “Ludwigsburg gründungsfreundlich: Orte der Innovation” is supported by the Verband Region Stuttgart as part of the “Programm zur Kofinanzierung von regionalen Modellprojekten und Kooperationen im Bereich Wirtschaft und Tourismus.”

Admission is free. | Venue: Tinkertank, Pflugfelder Str. 23 (2. Stock), 71636 Ludwigsburg

Further information and registration