
RWTH
TECH
IMPACT
FESTIVAL
2026
Bridging the Innovation Gap
25-26 March 2026, C.A.R.L., RWTH Aachen University

What is Tech Impact
Festival all about?
The RWTH Tech Impact Festival brings together researchers, entrepreneurs and corporate innovators to drive progress and shape the technologies of tomorrow.
Over three days, the festival highlights key developments in AI, quantum computing, sustainable energy, biotechnology, and future mobility. At its core: bridging the gap between research and real-world application.
This is more than just another conference. It’s a space for open exchange, practical insights, and new partnerships. It is where science meets industry and ideas become action.With a mix of keynote talks, deep-dive workshops, and interactive networking formats, the festival fosters dialogue across disciplines and sectors. It unites RWTH’s innovation ecosystem under one roof and creates a platform for meaningful encounters and visible momentum.
Whether you're a CEO seeking strategic insight, a researcher ready to scale your impact, or a startup looking to connect with global partners — this is your opportunity to explore the latest tech trends and co-create what’s next.
RWTH is opening its doors.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
Want to get involved? Contact us and help move innovation forward.
E-mail: info@techimpactfestival.de
What to expect:
Keynotes from tech leaders & RWTH experts
Cutting-edge research meets real-world application
Networking across disciplines and industries
Festival vibes with street food, music & more
Streams
What materials will shape tomorrow's technologies?
Advanced Materials
What accelerates translation from lab to market effectively?
BioTech &
Life Sciences
How can we turn deep tech into scalable solutions?
Deep Tech Innovation & Transfer
What disrupts today’s production: AI, humanoids, or something else?
Digital Industry
What will move people and goods in 2035?
Future Mobility
Which break-throughs will shape the next decade of innovation?
Next Generation Computing & AI
Can renewable energy secure both growth and resilience?
Renewable Energies
How can technologies ensure resilient resource systems?
Resources
How do we build resilient, intelligent regions?
Smart Infrastructure
How do we create value through closed-loop ecosystems?
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Which scientific discoveries have the potential to disrupt tomorrow's markets?
Registration
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