The initiative

Die DIGITAL X ist Europas führende branchenübergreifende Digitalisierungsinitiative. Mit dem Anspruch, die digitale Transformation in Wirtschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft voranzutreiben führt die Deutsche Telekom Konzerne, den Mittelstand, Start-ups, Politik sowie Visionär:innen und führende Expert:innen in einer übergreifenden Community zusammen. Mit dem erklärten Ziel: Greifbare Impulse für Europas digitale Agenda schaffen und gemeinsam ins Handeln kommen. Für nachhaltige Digitalisierung und eine gestärkte Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.

Success story of the DIGITAL X initiative

“How can digitalization help companies move forward, and how can we support them in this?” This question provided the impetus for launching the initiative in 2017. Today, more than 200 national and international partners are involved. As a result, business, politics, companies, public institutions, and associations benefit from a strong and extensive partner network, best-of-breed solutions, and exchanges on an equal footing. Whether you are a digitalization novice or a pro, a start-up or a DAX-listed company, interested in sharing best practices or engaging in expert discussions, there is one thing that unites everyone from the outset: networking, exchanging ideas, learning from each other—tackling digitalization together.

Thousands of encounters. One shared mission.

2024

Around 50,000 visitors experienced the digital future, from AI avatars to robots for city cleaning. The innovative power was palpable everywhere – in keeping with the motto “Ready for Impact!”

2023

Two days of innovation and inspiration: DIGITAL X 2023 attracted 50,000 visitors. Future visions came to life on six stages, with 250 speakers and 300 partners.

2022

DIGITAL X 2022 will once again transform Cologne into the city of the future. More than 30,000 guests will celebrate the world exhibition of digitalization. Thank you all for two days of pure digitalization!

2021

DIGITAL X is reinventing itself: one city, four districts, over 100 locations. DIGITAL X 2021 offered two unforgettable days at the 2 million square meter event site in the heart of Cologne!

2020

Even during the coronavirus crisis, we found a way to make DIGITAL X happen: DIGITAL X DIGITAL EDITIONS provided the answer and an opportunity: our own content platform as a knowledge network in the B2B sector.

2019

DIGITAL X attracted over 30,000 participants in 2019. With regional events and the grand finale in Cologne, it has established itself as a leading digitalization initiative.

2018

Over 15,000 participants attended the six DIGITAL X Live events across Germany. With top speakers such as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and musical entertainment from the Black Eyed Peas.