VORDERLAND 2026

There’s no “Hinterland of Things” without the “Vorderland of Drinks” by Valuedesk. We’ve already had the pleasure of welcoming many wonderful guests to the “Vorderland of Drinks” at our House of Value four times. Together, we got in the mood for the “Hinterland of Things” the following day in a relaxed atmosphere. To get a relaxed preview of the conference, we keep the agenda for the “Vorderland of Drinks” short and casual. 

Otherwise, we do without a fixed agenda. After all, the best way to network is without a big program and with a delicious drink in your hand!

Over the past few years, managers from SMEs, business angels, VC representatives and many start-up founders have come together in this setting to exchange ideas and learn from each other. It is always impressive to see how people with similar goals and values can come together on an equal footing and create such an appreciative environment. 

The flagship event of the Founders Foundation gGmbH is the annual Hinterland of Things Conference. On this day, the leading minds of the start-up and tech scene, international investors and decision-makers from SMEs and traditional companies are brought together. Germany's innovation drivers, aspiring and already successful founders, hidden champions and global market leaders, investors and opinion leaders come together in Bielefeld to discuss, network, set trends, gain impetus and forge alliances - for a shared innovative future.